MSI Announces the Optix G241 and G271 Monitors: 1080p IPS, 144 Hz, 1 ms, AMD FreeSync

Raevenlord · May 14, 2020

MSI today announced two new diagonally-different additions to its monitor lineup. Under the Optix branding, the Optix G241 and G271 monitors both feature a 1080p IPS panel ticking at 144 Hz refresh rates. 1 ms response time is featured in both monitors, as is support for AMD's FreeSync. Where both panels differ is in the color space they're offering: the 27" G271 offers a slightly narrower 92% DCI-P3 coverage (94% on the G241). Viewing angles (178º), maximum brightness (250 cd m²) and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio are equal between both monitors.

I/O-wise, we're looking at 2x HDMI 1.4b, 1x DisplayPort 1.2a, and 1x audio out. The Optix G271 is available starting from a very interesting $239, while the G241 is available for $189.99.

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deu · May 14, 2020

So I will be the person this time that says: wauw radical! a 27" 1080p screen with 144hz! But wait its IPS and 1ms! radicaaaaal! Innooooo-vaaaaeee-tiiiiioooon! (shout the last word like the announcement of a boxingmatch...) Cred for the post but damn the companies are resting on their money-cows!

Anymal · May 14, 2020

Panda panel?

AnarchoPrimitiv · May 14, 2020

... Because there's not enough 27" monitors to choose from...

Decryptor009 · May 14, 2020

20.5 inch is the best size for 1080P. Very crisp.

mtcn77 · May 14, 2020

AnarchoPrimitiv said:
... Because there's not enough 27" monitors to choose from...

This is Freesync Premium which is 48-144 Hz VRR, afaik. Though, no 'HDR' for these units, a required piece to mention in my opinion.

Caring1 · May 14, 2020

Are the i/o's updated to latest spec?
1ms is pretty good for IPS.
And we have to remember these are targeting E-sports players.

mtcn77 · May 14, 2020

Caring1 said:
Are the i/o's updated to latest spec?
1ms is pretty good for IPS.
And we have to remember these are targeting E-sports players.

No, 1.2a is not the latest spec. Though, it is not a requirement. Like how the hdmi standard does not require a new port, it is the scaler doing the work of a new specification. I had these worries in the past that faster specification could cut into interface latency if standards are not met, so low latency in this case is good.

ObiFrost · May 15, 2020

Anymal said:
Panda panel?

Yup, same as XG2401 and 24G2, not quite sure about overdrive.

Turmania · May 15, 2020

250 brightness that is pretty low these days

mtcn77 · May 15, 2020

Turmania said:
250 brightness that is pretty low these days

It is all a matter of gamma setting.

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MSI Announces the Optix G241 and G271 Monitors: 1080p IPS, 144 Hz, 1 ms, AMD FreeSync

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