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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG281URV vs Philips 279C9

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG281URV Philips 279C9
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2021 2020
Brand MSI Philips
Model Series MAG C-Line
Model Number Optix MAG281URV 279C9
Alias 279C9/00
279C9/01
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 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control No Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
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 92.72 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 94.9%
sRGB 122.5 % 109 %
NTSC 1953 90.7 %
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Max Screen Brightness 400 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1 1300 : 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 5 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
HDR DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR 400
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 1.54 in
3.9 cm
39 mm
0.13 ft
Case Weight 4.8 kg
11 lbs
4.25 kg
9 lbs
Case Width with Stand 25.13 in
63.8 cm
638.27 mm
2.09 ft
24.09 in
61.2 cm
612 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height with Stand 16.07 in
40.8 cm
408.22 mm
1.34 ft
15.63 in
39.7 cm
397 mm
1.3 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.2 in
23.4 cm
233.68 mm
0.77 ft
8.58 in
21.8 cm
218 mm
0.72 ft
Case Weight with Stand 7.6 kg
17 lbs
5.85 kg
13 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)
2 x HDMI 2.0 (CEC)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2)
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; downstream)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 2W
Features
Cool Features Crosshair
Frameless design
Less Blue Light Premium
Night Vision
MSI Mystic Light
KVM 2.0
5-way OSD navigation joystick
AMD FreeSync technology
EasyRead
Flicker-free technology
Mega Infinity DCR
SmartControl
Separate Sync
Low Blue Light
Adaptive-Sync technology
SmartImage
DDC/CI
Zero Bezel Design
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
24.09 in
61.2 cm
612 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height 13.9 in
35.3 cm
353 mm
1.16 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
130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 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 ° 175 °
Right Swivel 45 ° 175 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 25 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 40 Hz - 60 Hz 23 Hz - 75 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 119.4 kHz - 140.7 kHz 30 kHz - 140 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB Type-B cable (optional)
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB Type-C to Type-C/A cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses EyeSafe Certified CB
CCC
CECP
CEL
CE Mark
EAEU RoHS
ENERGY STAR 8.0
EPA
EPEAT
FCC Class B
ICES-003
SEMKO
TCO Certified
TÜV/Ergo
TÜV Eye Comfort
TÜV/GS
UKRAINIAN
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 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000 3658
Max Storage Altitude 12192
MSI Optix MAG281URV Philips 279C9