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MSI · IPS · 27"

G272QPF E2

2560×1440 · 180 Hz · HDR10

Overall
72
Work
66
Play
81
Amazon
$198
$198
Available on Amazon Updated Sep 4, 2026
Overall71.5
Work66.4
Play80.7
Refresh100.0
Response92.0
Color93.0
Quality / price72.2

Written analysis

G272QPF E2 at a glance

The G272QPF E2 is a 27" IPS monitor at 2560×1440 and 180 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.778:1, 16:9. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: everyday work and play where a balanced panel is more important than flagship extras.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 71.5, with 66.4 work and 80.7 play. Pixel density is listed at 109 PPI. Typical brightness is 300 nits. Contrast is listed as 1200:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte. The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 94% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit FRC. HDR is listed as HDR10.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 180 Hz. Response time is listed as 1.00 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 71.5, a strong mainstream result for a primary desktop display.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 72.2—an excellent value relative to nearby monitors.

Work / price is 67.1 and play / price is 57.1.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
MSI
Monitor
G272QPF E2
Launch price
Amazon price
$198
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Sep 4, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2024

Panel

Size
27"
Panel type
IPS
Resolution
2560×1440
Aspect ratio
1.778:1, 16:9
Pixel density
109 PPI
Brightness
300 nits
Contrast
1200:1
Display area
88.55 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit FRC
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
94.00%
sRGB
125.00%
Adobe RGB
90.00%
NTSC
HDR
HDR10
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
180 Hz
Response time
1.00 ms
Input lag
Adaptive sync

Connectivity

Inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
Yes
Swivel
Yes
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
Max power
Overall
71.5
Work
66.4
Play
80.7
Quality / price
72.2
Work / price
67.1
Play / price
57.1

Additional information

Features
3-sided frameless design, Adaptive-Sync technology, Flicker-free technology, Gaming Mode, HDR Ready, Low Blue Light, Night Vision, Rapid IPS, Wide Color Gamut
Accessories
DisplayPort cable
Amazon warranty
2 year manufacturer
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 24.14, 'height': 15.95, 'length': 9.2, 'weight': None}

Extracted notes sit here. Amazon listing copy, when present, is at the bottom of the page.

Amazon

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Nearby quality

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

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