MSI MAG 275CQF E18 - 27" Curved Gaming Monitor

An immersive gaming experience is delivered by the MSI MAG 275CQF E18 27-inch curved gaming monitor, which has been designed to provide smooth visuals, fast responsiveness, and enhanced color performance for modern gaming environments. A WQHD (2560 × 1440) resolution panel is featured, ensuring that sharp image clarity and detailed visuals are consistently maintained across competitive FPS titles, RPG adventures, and racing simulations. A 1500R curved design is integrated to create a more natural viewing perspective, allowing deeper engagement with on-screen action.

Fast gameplay performance is supported by a 180Hz refresh rate and an ultra-fast 0.5ms (GtG, Min.) response time, helping motion blur and screen tearing to be minimized during intense scenes. HDR readiness and AI Vision technology are included to improve contrast visibility in darker areas while enhancing brightness and color saturation across the display. A wide color gamut is supported, ensuring vibrant tones and accurate color representation for both gaming and multimedia use. 

Key Features

Rapid VA Panel Technology
A Rapid VA panel is implemented to deliver improved brightness levels and optimized color reproduction while maintaining fast response performance suitable for competitive gaming sessions.

180Hz Refresh Rate
Higher refresh performance is supported to ensure smoother frame transitions, allowing gameplay movement to appear more fluid and responsive during fast-paced action sequences.

0.5ms (GtG, Min.) Response Time
Ultra-fast pixel transitions are enabled to reduce motion blur and ghosting effects, helping visual clarity to be preserved during rapid gameplay scenarios.

1500R Curved Display
A curved panel structure is designed to match the natural curvature of human vision, allowing improved immersion and a wider perceived field of view.

AI Vision Enhancement
Dark scene visibility is enhanced automatically while brightness and color saturation are intelligently adjusted to improve clarity across multiple gaming environments.

HDR Ready Support
Improved contrast depth and highlight visibility are supported to produce more detailed scenes with richer visual realism.

AMD FreeSync™ Technology
Screen tearing and stuttering effects are minimized through adaptive synchronization between the monitor and compatible graphics hardware.

Wide Color Coverage
Expanded color accuracy is supported with high Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, and sRGB coverage for more vibrant and lifelike visuals. 

Less Blue Light Technology
Blue-violet light emissions are reduced through software optimization, helping eye comfort to be improved during extended viewing sessions.

Specifications

Panel Size
27"

Active Display Area (mm)
596.736 (H) x 335.664 (V)

Curvature
Curve 1500R

Panel Type
Rapid VA

Panel Resolution
2560 x 1440 (WQHD)

Pixel Pitch (H x V)
0.2331 (H) x 0.2331 (V)

Aspect Ratio
16:9

Brightness (nits)
SDR: 250 cd/m²

Contrast Ratio
5000:1

DCR
100000000:1

Signal Frequency
73.86~251.74KHz(H) / 48~180 Hz (V)

ACTIVATED RANGE
48~180Hz

Refresh Rate
180Hz

Response time
0.5ms (GtG, Min)

DYNAMIC REFRESH RATE TECHNOLOGY
AMD FreeSync™

HDR Support
HDR Ready

Video ports
2x HDMI™ 2.0b (WQHD@144Hz)
1x DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3)

Audio ports
1x Headphone-out

Viewing Angle
178° (H) / 178° (V)

Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB
90% / 94% / 136% (CIE1976 Standard)

Surface Treatment
Anti-glare

Display Colors
1.07b, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)

Console Mode
Supported Resolution & Refresh Rate:
1080p: 60Hz and 120Hz
1440p: 60Hz and 120Hz

HDMI™ CEC: Supported
VRR: PS5 and Xbox Supported

Frameless Design
Yes

Power Type
Internal Power Board

Power Input
100~240V, 50/60Hz

Adjustment (Tilt)
-5°~20°

Kensington Lock
Yes

VESA Mounting
100 x 100 mm

Dimension with Stand (W x D x H)
611.5 x 249.7 x 439.1 mm
(24.07 x 9.83 x 17.29 inch)

Dimension without Stand (W x D x H)
611.5 x 101.8 x 366.1 mm
(24.07 x 4.01 x 14.41 inch)

Weight (NW / GW)
4.6 kg (10.14 lbs) / 6.85 kg (15.1 lbs)

Carton Dimension (W X D X H)
686 x 157 x 442 mm
(27.01 x 6.18 x 17.4 inch)

Accessories
1x DisplayPort cable (1.4a), 1x Power Cord (C13), 1x Quick Guide

Note
HDMI™: 2560 x 1440 (Up to 144Hz)
DisplayPort: 2560 x 1440 (Up to 180Hz)
Support: HDMI™ CEC, PIP/PBP; Non Support: KVM

Conclusion

A highly responsive curved gaming display experience is provided by the MSI MAG 275CQF E18 through its WQHD resolution, 180Hz refresh performance, and Rapid VA panel technology. Enhanced contrast visibility, wide color coverage, and adaptive sync compatibility are combined to ensure consistent visual smoothness and immersive gameplay across multiple gaming platforms and genres.