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2021 27" MSI Optix MAG2742 Specifications

Brand MSI
Type Monitor
Size 27" (inches)
Panel IPS
Refresh Rate 165 Hz
Min Response Time 1 ms
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
General Info
Type Monitor
Year 2021
Brand MSI
Model Series MAG
Model Number Optix MAG2742
Size 27" (inches)
Panel IPS
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches)
Diagonal Size 27 in
68.6 cm
685.891 mm
2.25 ft
Screen Width 23.53 in
59.8 cm
597.6 mm
1.96 ft
Screen Height 13.23 in
33.6 cm
336.15 mm
1.1 ft
Display Type IPS
Display Bit Depth 8 bits
Max Number of Colors 16777216
Bits 24
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.311 mm
Screen Pixel Density 81 ppi
Backlight Source W-LED
Screen Brightness 300 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1000 : 1
Dynamic Screen Contrast 100000000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 1 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte
3D No
Size, weight, color
Case Width with Stand 24.21 in
61.5 cm
614.9 mm
2.02 ft
Case Height with Stand 17.04 in
43.3 cm
432.7 mm
1.42 ft
Case Depth with Stand 8.14 in
20.7 cm
206.7 mm
0.68 ft
Case Weight with Stand 6.05 kg
13 lbs
Case Color Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No
Connectivity 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream)
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
2 x HDMI 2.0 (b)
1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; DP Alt Mode)
2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Audio
Features
Cool Features Frameless Design
Game Mode
HDR Ready
Night Vision
Low Blue Light
Gaming OSD App
5-way OSD navigation joystick
NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
Flicker-free technology
Wide Color Gamut
Extra Features Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Ergonomics
Vesa Mount Support Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes
Height Adjustment Yes
Height Adjustment Range 100 mm
10 cm
3.937 in
0.3281 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes
Left Pivot 90 °
Right Pivot 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes
Left Swivel 75 °
Right Swivel 75 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 30 Hz - 165 Hz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Power
110V 100 V - 120 V
220V 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Electric Power in Amperes 1.6 A
Average Power Consumption 32 W
Accessories
Extras DisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)
Certificates and Standards
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 10 °C - 40 °C
50 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 20 % - 90 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000