MSI MAG 274UPF E2 Gaming Monitor – 27-Inch 4K UHD Rapid IPS, 160Hz, 0.5ms GTG – Black (Open Sealed)

Description

The MSI MAG 274UPF E2 is a 27-inch premium gaming monitor designed for high-resolution PC gaming, next-generation consoles, competitive gaming, and multimedia use.

It features a 3840 × 2160 4K UHD Rapid IPS panel with a maximum refresh rate of 160Hz and an ultra-fast 0.5ms GTG minimum response time. The combination of 4K resolution, high refresh rate, and Rapid IPS technology provides sharp image detail with smooth motion for both fast-paced and visually demanding games.

The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync, VESA DisplayHDR 400, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, 15W USB-C Power Delivery, PIP/PBP, and an ergonomic stand with height, swivel, pivot, and tilt adjustment.

Brand: MSI
Series: MAG
Model: MAG 274UPF E2
Part Number: 9S6-3CC29H-257
Product Type: Gaming Monitor
Screen Size: 27 Inches
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 4K UHD
Panel Type: Rapid IPS
Panel Design: Flat
Refresh Rate: 160Hz
Response Time: 0.5ms GTG Minimum
Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync
HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 400
Color: Black
Condition: Open Sealed

Key Features

• 27-Inch Gaming Monitor
• 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 Resolution
• Rapid IPS Panel
• Flat Display
• 160Hz Refresh Rate
• 0.5ms GTG Minimum Response Time
• 1ms MPRT
• AMD FreeSync
• VRR Range 48–160Hz
• VESA DisplayHDR 400
• 400 Nits Typical Brightness
• 1000:1 Typical Contrast Ratio
• 1.07 Billion Colors
• 8-Bit + FRC
• 133% sRGB
• 98% DCI-P3
• 93% Adobe RGB
• 178° Viewing Angles
• Anti-Glare Surface
• 2× HDMI 2.1
• 1× DisplayPort 1.4a
• 1× USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode
• USB-C Power Delivery up to 15W
• 1× Headphone Output
• PIP / PBP
• Frameless Design
• Height Adjustment
• Swivel Adjustment
• Pivot Adjustment
• Tilt Adjustment
• VESA 75 × 75mm
• Kensington Lock
• Black
• Open Sealed

27-Inch 4K UHD Display

The MAG 274UPF E2 features:

27-Inch Display

with:

3840 × 2160 Ultra HD Resolution

Screen Size

27 Inches

Resolution

3840 × 2160

Resolution Class

4K UHD

Aspect Ratio

16:9

The 4K resolution provides four times the pixel count of Full HD, making the monitor suitable for detailed gaming, high-resolution video, creative work, and productivity.

Rapid IPS Panel

The monitor uses:

Rapid IPS

technology.

Panel Type

Rapid IPS

Panel Design

Flat

Viewing Angles

178° Horizontal / 178° Vertical

Surface

Anti-Glare

Rapid IPS is designed to retain the wide viewing angles and color performance of IPS while improving pixel response for high-refresh gaming.

160Hz Refresh Rate

The MAG 274UPF E2 supports:

160Hz Maximum Refresh Rate

at its native 4K resolution over supported DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB-C connections.

Refresh Rate

160Hz

VRR Range

48–160Hz

A 160Hz refresh rate provides smoother motion than conventional 60Hz, 75Hz, 120Hz, or 144Hz monitors.

Important Games World Refresh Rate Filter Note

Your Games World monitor filter options are:

60 / 144 / 165 / 180 / 200 / 240 / 300 / 320 / 500Hz

The exact specification is:

160Hz

If your system does not support 160Hz, I recommend using:

165Hz category

only as the closest filter bucket, while keeping the real product title and specifications at:

160Hz

Do not describe the actual monitor itself as 165Hz.

0.5ms GTG Response Time

MSI specifies:

0.5ms GTG Minimum

and also lists:

1ms MPRT.

GTG Response Time

0.5ms Minimum

MPRT

1ms

For the Games World monitor response-time filter, use:

0.5ms

AMD FreeSync

The monitor supports:

AMD FreeSync

for variable refresh rate gaming.

Adaptive Sync

Yes

AMD FreeSync

Yes

VRR Range

48–160Hz

This helps synchronize the monitor refresh rate with compatible GPU output to reduce tearing and stuttering.

Important FreeSync Premium Note

Some regional MSI pages list FreeSync Premium, while MSI's current U.S. specification for this exact E2 model lists AMD FreeSync.

For the safest catalog wording, use:

AMD FreeSync

unless your regional product packaging explicitly confirms:

FreeSync Premium

VESA DisplayHDR 400

The monitor is certified for:

VESA DisplayHDR 400

HDR

Yes

HDR Certification

DisplayHDR 400

Typical Brightness

400 Nits

HDR Peak Brightness

400 Nits

Color Performance

MSI specifies wide color-gamut coverage including:

133% sRGB

98% DCI-P3

93% Adobe RGB

sRGB

133%

DCI-P3

98%

Adobe RGB

93%

Display Colors

1.07 Billion

Color Depth

8-Bit + FRC

This makes the monitor suitable for gaming, entertainment, and color-sensitive productivity.

HDMI 2.1

The MAG 274UPF E2 includes:

2× HDMI 2.1

HDMI Ports

2

HDMI Version

2.1

MSI states that the HDMI interface supports full-bandwidth operation up to 48Gbps and compatibility with modern consoles.

4K Console Gaming

MSI positions the HDMI 2.1 connection as suitable for:

• PlayStation 5
• Xbox Series X
• Xbox Series S

with support for:

4K at up to 120Hz

in compatible console configurations.

PS5

Yes

Xbox Series X|S

Yes

4K 120Hz Console Support

Yes

DisplayPort 1.4a

The monitor includes:

1× DisplayPort 1.4a

DisplayPort

1

Version

1.4a

Maximum Resolution / Refresh

3840 × 2160 up to 160Hz

USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode

The MAG 274UPF E2 also includes:

1× USB-C

supporting:

DisplayPort Alt Mode

USB-C Video

Yes

Maximum Resolution

3840 × 2160 up to 160Hz

Power Delivery

Up to 15W

Important USB-C Charging Note

The USB-C port provides:

15W Power Delivery

This is enough for many small USB-C devices and accessories but is not intended to function as a full laptop charger for most modern laptops.

Do not advertise this model as:

65W USB-C Charging

or:

90W USB-C Charging

Those specifications belong to other MSI monitor variants.

PIP / PBP

The monitor supports:

Picture-in-Picture

and:

Picture-by-Picture

PIP

Yes

PBP

Yes

These features allow multiple video sources to be displayed simultaneously in supported configurations.

Headphone Output

The monitor includes:

1× Headphone Output

Audio Output

3.5mm Headphone Out

Built-In Speakers

No

MSI's exact specification does not list built-in speakers.

Frameless Design

The MAG 274UPF E2 features:

Frameless / Narrow-Bezel Design

Frameless

Yes

This makes it suitable for clean desk setups and multi-monitor configurations.

Ergonomic Stand

The monitor provides extensive ergonomic adjustment.

Height Adjustment

0–130mm

Swivel

-30° to +30°

Pivot

-90° to +90°

Tilt

-5° to +20°

This provides significantly more flexibility than basic tilt-only gaming monitor stands.

VESA Mounting

The monitor supports:

75 × 75mm VESA

VESA

75 × 75mm

This allows use with a compatible monitor arm or wall mount.

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions with Stand

613.5 × 227.8 × 406.6mm

Net Weight

Approx. 6.4kg

Gross Weight

Approx. 8.8kg

Specifications

These specifications are confirmed by MSI's exact MAG 274UPF E2 / 9S6-3CC29H-257 product specification.

Quick Product Fields

• Screen Size: 27 Inches
• Resolution: 4K
• Native Resolution: 3840 × 2160
• Refresh Rate: 160Hz
• Panel Type: IPS / Rapid IPS
• Panel Design: Flat
• Response Time: 0.5ms GTG
• Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync
• HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 400
• Brightness: 400 Nits
• Color Gamut: 98% DCI-P3 / 133% sRGB
• HDMI: 2× HDMI 2.1
• DisplayPort: 1× DP 1.4a
• USB-C: Yes
• USB-C PD: 15W
• PIP / PBP: Yes
• Built-In Speakers: No
• VESA: 75 × 75mm
• Color: Black
• Condition: Open Sealed

Important Resolution Note

The MAG 274UPF E2 is a genuine:

4K UHD Monitor

with native resolution:

3840 × 2160

For the Games World resolution filter, use:

4K

It is not:

• FHD
• QHD
• WQHD
• 8K

Important Refresh Rate Note

The exact maximum refresh rate is:

160Hz

This should remain 160Hz in the title and specifications.

If the filter only allows preset categories, use the nearest:

165Hz category

but do not change the actual specification.

Important Response-Time Note

The official response time is:

0.5ms GTG Minimum

For the Games World filter, use:

0.5ms

Do not list the monitor as 0.03ms; that is typical of OLED models.

Important HDMI 2.1 Note

The MAG 274UPF E2 has:

HDMI 2.1

and MSI states up to:

48Gbps HDMI bandwidth

making it suitable for modern high-bandwidth gaming sources.

Important E2 vs Original MAG 274UPF Note

Do not confuse:

MAG 274UPF E2

with:

MAG 274UPF

The original MAG 274UPF is a 144Hz model with USB-C 65W Power Delivery, while the E2 version increases refresh rate to 160Hz but uses 15W USB-C Power Delivery.

For this exact product:

160Hz + 15W USB-C PD

is correct.

Standard Package Contents

For this Open Sealed unit, verify:

• 1× MSI MAG 274UPF E2 Monitor
• Stand / Base
• Power Adapter
• Power Cable
• HDMI or DisplayPort Cable, if included
• Documentation
• Original Packaging

Because this product is Open Sealed, all physical accessories should be checked before sale.

Important Note – Open Sealed

Before publishing or sale, verify:

• Exact Model MAG 274UPF E2
• Part Number 9S6-3CC29H-257
• Panel Condition
• Dead / Stuck Pixels
• Screen Scratches
• 4K UHD Output
• 160Hz Operation
• 0.5ms GTG Mode
• AMD FreeSync
• DisplayHDR 400
• Both HDMI 2.1 Ports
• DisplayPort 1.4a
• USB-C Video
• USB-C Power Delivery
• PIP / PBP
• Headphone Output
• Stand Height Adjustment
• Swivel
• Pivot
• Tilt
• Power Adapter
• Video Cables
• Packaging Condition
• Included Accessories
• Warranty Details

Best For

• 4K PC Gaming
• PS5
• Xbox Series X
• Xbox Series S
• High-End Gaming PCs
• Competitive Gaming
• AAA Games
• Racing Games
• RPG Games
• Content Creation
• Video Editing
• Productivity
• Multi-Source Setups
• Users Looking for 4K 160Hz Gaming

Why Choose the MSI MAG 274UPF E2?

• 4K UHD resolution provides exceptional image detail.
• Rapid IPS provides fast response with wide viewing angles.
• 160Hz refresh rate provides smooth high-frame-rate gaming.
• 0.5ms GTG minimum response improves motion clarity.
• AMD FreeSync helps reduce tearing and stuttering.
• DisplayHDR 400 provides certified HDR support.
• 98% DCI-P3 and 1.07 billion colors provide wide color reproduction.
• HDMI 2.1 makes it suitable for modern consoles and high-bandwidth video.
• DisplayPort 1.4a supports 4K up to 160Hz.
• USB-C supports video through DisplayPort Alt Mode.
• PIP/PBP provides flexible multi-source usage.
• Fully adjustable stand supports height, swivel, pivot, and tilt.
• Frameless design works well in modern desk and multi-monitor setups.