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MSI Optix MAG274QRX 27 Inch WQHD Gaming Monitor - 2560 x 1440 Rapid IPS Panel, 240 Hz / 1ms GtG, G-SYNC Compatible, 126% sRGB Colour Gamut, DisplayHDR 400 - DP 1.4a, USB Type-C

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The default gamma curve of 2.4 and color temperature of 6000K may contribute to this. These numbers mean the display is both a bit darker and warmer than intended. BenQ provides alternative gamma modes that can put the monitor on the target gamma curve of 2.2, but no color temperature mode hits the target of 6500K. Software-based calibration will be necessary to dial in image accuracy. There’s one final feature to mention: the speakers. BenQ’s Mobiuz line is unique in offering a pair of two-watt stereo speakers and a five-watt subwoofer. The result is strong, clear sound that can replace a budget desktop speaker setup. This bundles value into the monitor and keeps your desk free of clutter. BenQ EX270QM – Gaming Performance The monitor’s maximum resolution of 1440p provides a pixel density of about 108 pixels per inch. This isn’t as high as a 4K monitor of the same size, which provides 163 pixels per inch, but high enough to offer good clarity in most situations. I only found the resolution’s limits noticeable when viewing fine fonts or small interface elements, which display hints of pixelation.

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That said, the BenQ EX270QM makes the best of what it has to work with. The monitor’s tone mapping appears solid and the default settings offer some sense of added brightness without ruining detail in shadows or near-white areas. Response times are good for a gaming monitor, though it is not OLED-level. It is possible to further reduce response times, but that comes at the expense of overshoot and ghosting. Enabling MPRT Sync can reduce the ghosting effects to a large extent, but it also reduces display brightness significantly.The BenQEX Mobiuz EX270QM supports HDR10 and detects an HDR signal (as tested with a Windows PC and Xbox Series X). HDR mode is engaged automatically and looks good at default settings. The major competitor to this monitor is the Gigabyte M27Q X, which also offers a similar feature set at possibly lower prices. Still, the MSI Optix MAG274QRX's offers a lot for the money compared to more premium QHD options such as the Acer Predator XB273U GX, Alienware AW2721D, Samsung Odyssey G7, and the Asus ROG Swift PG279QM. The BenQ Mobiuz EX270QM has some potential as a multi-use monitor for both hardcore gaming and serious professional workflows. It has the color gamut many content creators will crave and 1440p resolution which, while not as good as 4K, remains an acceptable middle ground for a variety of content creation.

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The new updates adjust the EDID on DisplayPort. So that you can use 1440P to do scaling when you are using NIS. The consoles only have HDMI port, so the EDID isn’t changed on HDMI. You still can select 4K signal on the MSI QHD (1440p) monitors which have console mode. The MSI Optix MAG274QRX comes across as an extremely capable QHD 240 Hz monitor that is perfectly suitable for both competitive gaming and professional work. When the NIS function is enabled on PC, then the NIS will select 4K resolution to output on 1440p monitors. Resulting in the loss of NIS benefits, and limiting FPS because you are running games on 4K resolution. The highest refresh rate at 4K is only 60Hz.

I enjoy the monitor’s wide color gamut, which spans up to 98 percent of DCI-P3 and 90 percent of AdobeRGB. This is excellent performance, beaten only by monitors that use an OLED panel or those with Quantum Dot technology. For gamers, a wide gamut creates a hyper-saturated look that’s wonderful in games with a bright, colorful presentation such as Overwatch 2 or Apex Legends. NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible – Prevent screen tearing or stuttering, producing ultra-smooth lag-free gameplay. The Tools tab allows for configuring options such as mouse pointer speed, and power and sleep settings. You can also project the screen externally or use the monitor as a remote display for your smartphone or tablet.

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