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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG281URF vs Philips 279P1

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG281URF Philips 279P1
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2021 2020
Brand MSI Philips
Model Series MAG P-Line
Model Number Optix MAG281URF 279P1
Alias 279P1/01
279P1/00
Display
Screen Size Class 28" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 28 in
71.1 cm
711.2 mm
2.33 ft
27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 24.45 in
62.1 cm
620.928 mm
2.04 ft
23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 13.44 in
34.1 cm
341.28 mm
1.12 ft
13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
Display Type IPS IPS
Display Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) 8 bits
Frame Rate Control Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 16777216
Bits 30 24
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.161 mm 0.155 mm
Screen Pixel Density 157 ppi 163 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 89.28 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 95%
sRGB 124 % 122 %
NTSC 1953 103 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Max Screen Brightness 400 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 1000000 : 1 50000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 4 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
HDR DisplayHDR 400
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 2.13 in
5.4 cm
54 mm
0.18 ft
Case Weight 4.8 kg
11 lbs
5.73 kg
13 lbs
Case Width with Stand 25.13 in
63.8 cm
638.27 mm
2.09 ft
24.13 in
61.3 cm
613 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height with Stand 16.07 in
40.8 cm
408.22 mm
1.34 ft
21.14 in
53.7 cm
537 mm
1.76 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.2 in
23.4 cm
233.68 mm
0.77 ft
8.07 in
20.5 cm
205 mm
0.67 ft
Case Weight with Stand 7.7 kg
17 lbs
7.38 kg
16 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)
2 x HDMI 2.1 (CEC)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a)
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 2; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode)
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
2 x HDMI 2.0
3 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 2; downstream)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 2; downstream; B.C 1.2)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 3W
Features
Cool Features Crosshair
Frameless design
Optix Scope
Less Blue Light Premium
MPRT Sync
Rapid IPS
Picture-by-Picture
MSI Mystic Light
KVM 2.0
5-way OSD navigation joystick
Picture-in-Picture
Night Vision
Adaptive-Sync technology
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Flicker-free technology
Light Sensor
Power Sensor
SmartImage
SmartControl
Low Blue Light
Adaptive-Sync Technology
SmartUniformity
EasyRead
Ultra Clear Display
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 25.13 in
63.8 cm
638.27 mm
2.09 ft
24.13 in
61.3 cm
613 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height 14.41 in
36.6 cm
366 mm
1.2 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes Yes
Left Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Right Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 45 ° 180 °
Right Swivel 45 ° 180 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 35 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 48 Hz - 144 Hz 23 Hz - 60 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 140 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB Type-B cable (optional)
HDMI cable
DisplayPort cable
USB Type-C to Type-A cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses EyeSafe Certified CCC
CEL
EnergyStar 8.0
EPEAT
EPA
RoHS
CB
EPA
FCC Class B
ICES-003
CE Mark
TUV Ergo
TUV Eye Comfort
TUV/GS
SEMKO
CU-EAC
UKRAINIAN
TCO Certified Edge
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 90 % 20 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature 20 °C - 60 °C
68 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 % 20 % - 80 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000 3658
Max Storage Altitude 12192
MSI Optix MAG281URF Philips 279P1