MSI unveils its most powerful gaming monitor ever, featuring Quantum Dot technology
This is the first time MSI has used Quantum Dot technology in a gaming monitor.

What you need to know
- MSI has just unveiled its most powerful gaming monitor ever, a 27-inch Quantum Dot display with 1ms response time and 165Hz.
- The new monitor is available now for $434 at Newegg
MSI has today unveiled its most powerful gaming monitor ever, the MAG274QRF-QD.
In a press release today the company stated:
MSI, a world leader in gaming hardware and innovative business solutions, introduces its most powerful esports gaming monitor yet, the MAG274QRF-QD. Featuring Quantum Dot technology, a first for MSI, the monitor is capable of reproducing the most accurate, lifelike images with over one billion colors. MSI also unveiled its MAG MT81-XX VESA-compatible monitor mounts with full-motion and height adjustability, user friendly installation and cable management system.
The new monitor features a WQHD resolution of 2560x1440 and Quantum Dot technology, as well as HDR for color and contrast accuracy on its 27-inch display.
Thanks to its Rapid IPS panel it has a response time of 1ms, and built-in NVIDIA G-Sync compatible technology for a 165Hz refresh rate.
It also features MSI's Gaming OSD App 2.0 for customization through a software window, allowing you to adjust presets and settings, as well as create in-game hotkeys to adjust your display settings. The adjustable stand has a wide range of motion for tilting, height adjustment, swiveling, and pivoting.
The new monitor is priced at around $450, although it's actually available already for a little bit less than that.
Newegg is selling the new monitor for $434, whilst B&H as well as Adorama have it available for just $420. However, these latter options are on backorder and not available immediately.
Rapid response times and Quantum Dot tech
The new MSI MAG274QRF-QD is a fearsome monitor for any gaming setup.
MSi also unveiled a line of new VESA-compatible monitor mounts featuring full-motion and height adjustability, the MAG MT81series, also available from Newegg starting at $55.
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