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Comparison between MSI Optix MAG270VC vs Asus PA279CV

General Info
Model Number MSI Optix MAG270VC Asus PA279CV
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2018 2020
Brand MSI Asus
Model Series MAG ProArt
Model Number Optix MAG270VC PA279CV
Alias ProArt PA279CV
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 27 in
68.6 cm
685.8 mm
2.25 ft
26.96 in
68.5 cm
684.667 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 23.54 in
59.8 cm
597.888 mm
1.96 ft
23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 13.24 in
33.6 cm
336.312 mm
1.1 ft
13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
Display Curvature 1800
Display Manufacturer LG Display
Display Type VA A-Si IPS
Display Bit Depth 8 bits 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control No Yes
Max Number of Colors 16777216 1073741824
Bits 24 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm 0.155 mm
Screen Pixel Density 81 ppi 163 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 88.17 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 85%
sRGB 110 % 100 %
Screen Brightness 250 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 3000 : 1 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms 5 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
HDR HDR10
3D No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 2.36 in
6 cm
60 mm
0.2 ft
Case Weight 5.7 kg
13 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.37 in
61.9 cm
619 mm
2.03 ft
24.17 in
61.4 cm
614 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height with Stand 17.76 in
45.1 cm
451 mm
1.48 ft
14.7 in
37.4 cm
373.5 mm
1.23 ft
Case Depth with Stand 9.41 in
23.9 cm
239 mm
0.78 ft
8.97 in
22.8 cm
227.82 mm
0.75 ft
Case Weight with Stand 5.83 kg
13 lbs
8.6 kg
19 lbs
Case Color Black Gray
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 1 x DVI-D Dual Link
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
2 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
4 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream)
1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 65PD)
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 2W
Features
Cool Features Low Blue Light
AMD FreeSync technology
Flicker-free technology
Asus ProArt Preset (12 modes)
Trace Free Technology
Asus ProArt Palette
Picture-by-Picture
Color Accuracy - △E<2
Flicker-free technology
SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
Picture-in-Picture
Color Temperature Selection (5 modes)
CalMAN Verified
6-axis color adjustment
QUickFit
Gamma adjustment
Adaptive-Sync Technology
Low Blue Light
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Case Width 24.17 in
61.4 cm
614 mm
2.01 ft
Case Height 14.57 in
37 cm
370 mm
1.21 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 75 x 75 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 65 mm
6.5 cm
2.5591 in
0.2133 ft
150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No Yes
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 30 ° 45 °
Right Swivel 30 ° 45 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 15 ° 35 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 60 Hz - 144 Hz 40 Hz - 60 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 160 kHz 29 kHz - 160 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
USB Type-C cable (optional)
USB Type-C to Type-A cable (optional)
Color pre-calibration report
Certificates and Standards
Licenses BSMI
CB
CCC
CEC
CEDoc.
CEL
CU
e-Standby
EPEAT Bronze
EuP
FCC
HF
ISO-9241
KC
KCC
MEPS
PCRecycle
PSE
RCM
RoHS
TCO Certified Displays
TÜV-GS
TÜV-Ergo
TÜV Flicker Free
TÜV Low Blue Light
UL/cUL
VCCI
WEEE
WHQL
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
MSI Optix MAG270VC Asus PA279CV