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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG27CQ vs MSI Optix MAG301CR2

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG27CQ MSI Optix MAG301CR2
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2017 2020
Brand MSI MSI
Model Series MAG MAG
Model Number Optix MAG27CQ Optix MAG301CR2
Alias 3CB4
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 30" (inches)
Diagonal Size 27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
29.5 in
74.9 cm
749.358 mm
2.46 ft
Screen Width 23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
27.18 in
69 cm
690.432 mm
2.27 ft
Screen Height 13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
11.47 in
29.1 cm
291.276 mm
0.96 ft
Display Curvature 1800 1500
Display Manufacturer Samsung
Display Type SVA VA
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control No Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 1073741824
Bits 24 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 21:9
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1080
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.233 mm 0.27 mm
Screen Pixel Density 109 ppi 94 ppi
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 98.29%
sRGB 110 % 127.39 %
NTSC 1953 85 %
Screen Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 3000 : 1 3000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms 1 ms
Display Average Response Time 12 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Width with Stand 24.4 in
62 cm
619.7 mm
2.03 ft
27.67 in
70.3 cm
702.9 mm
2.31 ft
Case Height with Stand 17.76 in
45.1 cm
451 mm
1.48 ft
16.22 in
41.2 cm
412 mm
1.35 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.41 in
23.9 cm
239 mm
0.78 ft
11.3 in
28.7 cm
286.9 mm
0.94 ft
Case Weight with Stand 4.89 kg
11 lbs
5.8 kg
13 lbs
Case Color Black, Red Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x DVI-D Dual Link
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 15W; DP Alt Mode)
2 x HDMI 2.0 (b)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
Audio
Features
Cool Features Low Blue Light
AMD FreeSync technology
Flicker-free technology
Frameless Design
Gaming OSD App
Wide Color Gamut
Low Blue Light
MSI Mystic Light
Wide Viewing Angle
MSI Macro Key
HDR Ready
AMD FreeSync Premium
Navi Key
Flicker-free technology
Night Vision
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 27.67 in
70.3 cm
702.9 mm
2.31 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 75 x 75 75 x 75
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 65 mm
6.5 cm
2.5591 in
0.2133 ft
110 mm
11 cm
4.3307 in
0.3609 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No Yes
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 30 ° 30 °
Right Swivel 30 ° 30 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 15 ° 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 144 Hz 48 Hz - 200 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 56 kHz - 214.56 kHz 66 kHz - 250.7 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB upstream cable (optional)
Certificates and Standards
Licenses CE
FCC-B
RoHS
WEEE
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 % 20 % - 90 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
Max Operating Altitude 2000
MSI Optix MAG27CQ MSI Optix MAG301CR2