MSI Launches 27-inch Rapid IPS WQHD Esports Monitor in White

[TheLostSwede]

Back in the day, most computer monitors came in some kind of beige or off-white, but these days most monitors come in black, so seeing an almost entirely white monitor is rather uncommon. MSI's new G274QRFW delivers just that, with a white front bezel, white sides, a white stand and a mostly white back, except for a small RGB element which is covered in black plastic. The display panel measures 27-inches, is of the rapid IPS type and has a native resolution of 2560 x 1440. It supports refresh rates of up to 170 Hz over DisplayPort 1.4 or 144 Hz over HDMI 2.0b. MSI has also implemented a console mode that does 120 Hz at 1080p.

The panel is of the regular 8-bit + FRC type, has a 1 ms response time and a 300 NITS brightness, with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and it supports 125 percent of the SRGB colour gamut. The G274QRFW supports AMD Freesync Premium and is G-Sync compatible, with a refresh rate range of 48 to 170 Hz. MSI has also implemented what the company calls Night Vision, which helps brighten up dark scenes in games. The monitor also features anti-flicker technology and what MSI calls Less Blue Light Pro, which reduces the blue light emitted by the display. No word on pricing or when it will be shipping was provided.



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[Chomiq]

Look @Frizz too bad it's not UW.

 

[Frizz]

Look @Frizz too bad it's not UW.

3 of these would be beautiful though

 

[Kapone33]

What the hell is HDMI 2.0B?

 

[wheresmycar]

finally a nice looking, "white", hopefully affordable, thin bezelled, 1440p IPS (gsyn compatible) display. I would have purchased one to compliment my black and white setup but sadly i've already got a black one (performance-wise zero compliants). Oh well, maybe in the future... a white 4K model.

What the hell is HDMI 2.0B?

you made me google it: https://www.lifewire.com/what-is-hdmi-2-0b-5200964

I'll send you an invoice shortly

 

[eazen]

Strange “esports monitor” that doesn’t even have 240Hz, 2020 called and wants their monitor back.

 

[Veseleil]

Props to MSI for a normal stand and the colour, the rest is meh.

 

[chrcoluk]

Wow a proper stand, seems rare in 2022.

 

[zo0lykas]

yes i understand its 2k monitor, but srsly who needs on ESPORT GAMING MONITOR
" 8-bit + FRC type, has a 1 ms response time and a 300 NITS brightness, with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and it supports 125 percent of the SRGB colour gamut"

sure lets paint in white, and cover all scrap.. over the name

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Similar specs to my Dell,165hz@1440p 1ms response DP,144hz via HDMI, 400CD/1000:1, 133% sRGB, Freesync pro and Gysnc compatible, working as i am using it. Does this use the same panel? I bet the MSI will be more expensive though because of the Esports moniker.

 

[wheresmycar]

yes i understand its 2k monitor, but srsly who needs on ESPORT GAMING MONITOR
" 8-bit + FRC type, has a 1 ms response time and a 300 NITS brightness, with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and it supports 125 percent of the SRGB colour gamut"

sure lets paint in white, and cover all scrap.. over the name

I own a similar one without any complaints (to give it justice, the best gaming/work display ive ever owned). Esports is just a marketing gimmick.... all high refresh rate displays are essentially esports worthy, even the traditional 60hz (for most). Not fussed about NITS either. I have a 350 NITS panel and my brightness is set to around 60% (moderately lit room when gaming). Bottom line, if the price is right the specs speak volume for a good gaming panel

 

[Vayra86]

I own a similar one without any complaints (to give it justice, the best gaming/work display ive ever owned). Esports is just a marketing gimmick.... all high refresh rate displays are essentially esports worthy, even the traditional 60hz (for most). Not fussed about NITS either. I have a 350 NITS panel and my brightness is set to around 60% (moderately lit room when gaming). Bottom line, if the price is right the specs speak volume for a good gaming panel

To be honest this is what 99% of all IPS has been like the last 5-15 years or so. 300cd/m, 1000:1 and 8 bit.

And you definitely do need the refresh to call that a good gaming panel - which is where MOST IPS suffer from overdrive being set too aggressively so it causes ghosting. 60hz != gaming panel and not even amateur esports worthy. I'm not an elitist 'pro' or anything, but honestly, 60hz gaming, competitively... its painful, you are slower than a good portion of the rest, and you have to consider that latency simply adds up: every ms counts and a lot of those are outside of your sphere of control, like server connection/ping.

I'd say... wait for reviews. The difference between a good high refresh IPS gaming panel and one that is crap to use above 100hz is exactly the way its been tuned. That, and how susceptible it is to bleed and glow. If overdrive, bleed and glow are under control/calibrated well/built proper, then yes, these specs are just fine.

 

[wheresmycar]

If overdrive, bleed and glow are under control/calibrated well/built proper, then yes, these specs are just fine.

thats just it... if the price is right and the end-product delivers without the mishaps, its plenty for a gaming display.

Ignore the 60hz ref, badly misplaced in that sentence.... just suggesting gamers do fine at 60hz too although the preference is always north of 60

 

[Prima.Vera]

Not even HDMI 2.1 ?? And what's a Rapid IPS??

 

[Deleted member 24505]

Not even HDMI 2.1 ?? And what's a Rapid IPS??

Think it just means IPS with 1ms refresh. My Dell is ips with 1ms refresh so it's not a MSI exclusive, just product spin i guess.