The MSI OPTIX G27C2 is a curved 27-inch Full HD gaming monitor. It has a curvature of 1800R. It covers 110% of the SRGB color gamut and supports a true 8-bit color gamut.
The color accuracy of the monitor should be very good when you consider its specs on paper but it disappoints. The out-of-box color accuracy of this monitor is very bad. It definitely needs proper calibration.
Here are the best color calibration settings of the MSI OPTIX G27C2 for better color accuracy.
- Mode: Standard
- Brightness: 10
- Contrast: 65
- Red: 53
- Green: 57
- Blue: 59
- DCR: Off
- Overdrive: Normal
Even if you don’t have a calibrating device, these settings should bring a massive improvement for you in terms of overall color quality. Do keep in mind that every monitor is different. These settings worked for me. They are not a standard and you can always tweak them if you see an improvement in your monitor.
Once this monitor is calibrated, you can observe night and day difference in terms of color accuracy. The overall color quality is much better. The images appear vibrant and colors pop out. Playing games and watching movies will be a treat to the eyes. You can even use it for casual photo editing.
VA panels are known for their superior contrast levels. The MSI OPTIX G27C2 has a contrast level of 3000:1. In real-world conditions, it exceeds that level and is in between 3600:1 and 3700:1.
This results in sharp-looking images that are full of life. The colors become distinctive. The images will have more depth to them. The blacks appear darker and whites appear brighter. The curved screen only adds to the immersion.
It has a brightness of 300-nits. The monitor is fairly bright. In most cases, it will be sufficient and sometimes you will need to tone it down to reduce eye strain.
The viewing angles of this monitor are fair. They are neither as wide as those in the IPS panels nor as narrow as TN panels where you get washed out colors. They are decent enough for a VA panel and you notice any major change in colors, brightness, and contrast levels as long as you’re facing the monitor directly.
The MSI OPTIX G27C2 has a pixel density of 81PPI. It is decent enough for gaming and watching movies. Text and images should also be sharp enough without any pixelation as long as there is an arm length’s distance between you and the monitor.
There were no dead pixels on the monitor we reviewed. It had minor backlight bleeding towards its edges that was only visible during dark areas of a game or movie. It is definitely tolerable and common for VA panel monitors.
The MSI OPTIX G27C2 has a matte anti-glare coating on it. It will effectively diffuse any distracting reflections that form on it.