There are a lot of things to think about when deciding on a PC setup. You can get everything you need to run games at their best, but if you don’t have a monitor to take full advantage of its capabilities, that power is wasted. So if you’ve been thinking about upgrading to a 4K display to complement your high-end PC, there’s a pretty good deal on MSI on Amazon right now.
As mentioned above, this is a 4K panel, but that’s not all this monitor has under the hood. It has a 144Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, and FreeSync Premium – AMD’s software that matches the game’s frame rate to the monitor’s refresh rate to avoid screen tearing. All of this means your experience will be super glossy, with minimal frame rate issues. The MSI MAG274UPF is currently $340 on Amazon—$60 below retail price, making an already excellent piece of hardware even better.
In our MSI MAG 274UPF review, we gave the monitor high marks, with particular mention of its fantastic gaming performance and great HDR support. While it may be a little miniature for a 4K monitor at just 27 inches, it’s a great choice as a second monitor or if you’re looking to save some space on your desk. It can also tilt and swivel, making it quite customizable too.
Considering that this is a really good 4K monitor at a really good price, it does have some flaws, and its slightly lower refresh rate and lack of color depth for some types of professional work might put you off. With DisplayHDR 400 support, colors will certainly pop, but not as brightly as the competition. You won’t get anything over 400 nits in terms of peak luminance, but that’s also a typical measurement of panel brightness, and that solid, reliable brightness is probably why it still handles HDR well.
If you’re looking for a good entry point into 4K, this is better than good — it’s great. As you’d expect from a well-made monitor, it also has pass-through USB-A, USB-C, and Display Port, allowing you to connect multiple devices and even charge others from it. It can also act as a hub on your desk if needed, making this an even better value proposition. The MSI MAG does a little bit of everything at a good price.
