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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG281URV vs Samsung S27A800U

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG281URV Samsung S27A800U
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2021 2021
Brand MSI Samsung
Model Series MAG S80UA
Model Number Optix MAG281URV S27A800U
Alias LS27A800U
Display
Screen Size Class 28" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 28 in
71.1 cm
711.2 mm
2.33 ft
26.99 in
68.6 cm
685.655 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
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 3830 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.161 mm 0.156 mm
Screen Pixel Density 157 ppi 163 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 88.38 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 94.9%
sRGB 122.5 %
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
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
HDR DisplayHDR 400 HDR10
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 1.68 in
4.3 cm
42.7 mm
0.14 ft
Case Weight 4.8 kg
11 lbs
4.7 kg
10 lbs
Case Width with Stand 25.13 in
63.8 cm
638.27 mm
2.09 ft
24.23 in
61.6 cm
615.5 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height with Stand 16.07 in
40.8 cm
408.22 mm
1.34 ft
17 in
43.2 cm
431.9 mm
1.42 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.2 in
23.4 cm
233.68 mm
0.77 ft
7.73 in
19.6 cm
196.4 mm
0.64 ft
Case Weight with Stand 7.6 kg
17 lbs
6.7 kg
15 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)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Audio
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
Eco Light Sensor
Eco Saving Plus
Picture-in-Picture
Game Mode
Mega Dynamic Contrast
Low Blue Light
Flicker-free technology
Adaptive Picture
Off Timer Plus
Eye Saver Mode
Picture-by-Picture
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
24.23 in
61.6 cm
615.5 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height 14.5 in
36.8 cm
368.2 mm
1.21 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
120 mm
12 cm
4.7244 in
0.3937 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes Yes
Left Pivot 90 ° 0 °
Right Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 45 ° 30 °
Right Swivel 45 ° 30 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 2 °
Backward Tilt 20 ° 25 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 40 Hz - 60 Hz 60 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 119.4 kHz - 140.7 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB Type-B cable (optional)
HDMI cable
USB Type-C cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses EyeSafe Certified TUV Rheinland Eye Safety Certified
Windows 10
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 90 % 10 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature 20 °C - 60 °C
68 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 45 °C
-4 °F - 113 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 % 5 % - 95 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000
MSI Optix MAG281URV Samsung S27A800U