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MSI Optix G271 27" IPS 1080p 144Hz 1ms FreeSync monitor @ Costco $159.99+FS thru 8/1

$160

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Costco has an MSI Optix G271 monitor [costco.com] for $160 ($40 off regular price) till Aug 1, with free shipping.

MSI product page [msi.com]

Specs:
  • 27" 1920x1080
  • IPS screen (matte)
  • 144Hz
  • 1ms
  • FreeSync
  • 2x HDMI 1.4b
  • 1x Displayport 1.2a
  • 9lb
I got one earlier this month for $180 and was largely satisfied. No dead/stuck pixels. Bless Costco's price protection

Misc pros:
  • Mini-joystick for settings navigation. Clicking is loud.
  • Brightness can go really low, enough for usage in a dark room.
Misc cons:
  • Wide, pointy base
  • No built-in speakers
  • Wake from sleep feels kinda slow, a few seconds.
  • USB-C video from my laptop and phone, using an HDMI adapter, does not work. It works on other monitors. Not sure if I'm missing a setting somewhere that's interfering with it.
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Costco has an MSI Optix G271 monitor [costco.com] for $160 ($40 off regular price) till Aug 1, with free shipping.

MSI product page [msi.com]

Specs:
  • 27" 1920x1080
  • IPS screen (matte)
  • 144Hz
  • 1ms
  • FreeSync
  • 2x HDMI 1.4b
  • 1x Displayport 1.2a
  • 9lb
I got one earlier this month for $180 and was largely satisfied. No dead/stuck pixels. Bless Costco's price protection

Misc pros:
  • Mini-joystick for settings navigation. Clicking is loud.
  • Brightness can go really low, enough for usage in a dark room.
Misc cons:
  • Wide, pointy base
  • No built-in speakers
  • Wake from sleep feels kinda slow, a few seconds.
  • USB-C video from my laptop and phone, using an HDMI adapter, does not work. It works on other monitors. Not sure if I'm missing a setting somewhere that's interfering with it.

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Jul 24, 2021
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Jul 24, 2021
ranjhu
Jul 24, 2021
45 Posts
I see a lot of recent comments on Costco website about dead pixels.
Jul 24, 2021
220 Posts
Joined Sep 2018
Jul 24, 2021
Spideym8
Jul 24, 2021
220 Posts
What's the warranty on dead pixels?
Jul 24, 2021
150 Posts
Joined Jul 2007
Jul 24, 2021
shamsq
Jul 24, 2021
150 Posts
Is this decent for work purposes?
Jul 24, 2021
774 Posts
Joined Nov 2012
Jul 24, 2021
RedX11
Jul 24, 2021
774 Posts
Quote from shamsq :
Is this decent for work purposes?
Pretty much any monitor is decent for work purposes unless it's an old CRT.
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Jul 24, 2021
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Jul 24, 2021
User18383921
Jul 24, 2021
2,701 Posts
Vesa mount?
Jul 24, 2021
27 Posts
Joined Oct 2018
Jul 24, 2021
PeterN3923
Jul 24, 2021
27 Posts
got this for 200 months ago. vesa compatible and great overall monitor with costco return policy. I wish I didn't get the curve monoprice at 200 yesterday lol
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Jul 24, 2021
294 Posts
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Jul 24, 2021
Korbo
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Jul 24, 2021
294 Posts

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Quote from Spideym8 :
What's the warranty on dead pixels?
Aside from Costco's 90-day returns? According to MSI [msi.com] for gaming monitors:
Quote :
MSI Monitor do not have 0 pixel defect warranty DOT Policy : Bright Dot > 3 Dots, Bright dot gap < L >=15mm

Dark Dot > 5 Dots

DOT Definition:

Bright Dots: Dots appear bright and unchanged in size in, which module is displaying under BLACK pattern

Dark Dots: Dots appear dark and unchanged in size in, which module is displaying under pure red, green, or blue pattern.
Quote from RunningOnEmpty :
Vesa mount?
Yeah. From the manual [msi.com]:
Quote :
VESA Mounting

■ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm
■ Screw Type: M4x10 mm
  • Thread Diameter: 4 mm
  • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm
  • Thread Length: 10 mm
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Jul 24, 2021
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Jul 24, 2021
mdgolom
Jul 24, 2021
257 Posts
I had been waiting for these to go back on sale, so I picked up a paid today. My plan is to replace my 40" TV with these for my work laptop. I hooked up one so far and need to test for dead pixels. If it's ok, I'll hook up the other one.
Jul 24, 2021
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Jul 24, 2021
08CivicSi
Jul 24, 2021
6,797 Posts
I tried 2 of these about 6 months ago. First had really bad light "bleed" around the edges and second had numerous dead pixels.
Jul 24, 2021
25 Posts
Joined Oct 2019
Jul 24, 2021
Bizcayne
Jul 24, 2021
25 Posts
Just picked one up… these usually go on sale but were stuck at $200 for a good few months. So far really enjoying it, and for those with a PS5, yes this monitor is compatible and can run consistently at 120FPS at 1080p.
Jul 25, 2021
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Jul 25, 2021
craig.678
Jul 25, 2021
2,444 Posts
Isn't 1080p at this size kind of low?
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Jul 25, 2021
294 Posts
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Jul 25, 2021
Korbo
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Jul 25, 2021
294 Posts
Quote from craig.678 :
Isn't 1080p at this size kind of low?
To my eyes:
  • 21.5" 1080p (102.46 ppi) is too small
  • 24" 1080p (91.79 ppi) is OK
  • 27" 1080p (81.59 ppi) is OK
  • 32" 1440p (91.79 ppi) is OK
It's no coincidence that 32" 1440 and 24" 1080p have the same ppi (91.79). I think stepping up to 1440p at 27" (108.79 ppi) would be too small for me again.

That said, I felt like website redesigns were growing too large in recent years at 1080p, and suddenly it all made sense when I upgraded to 32" 1440p. I could see more vertical content again, and fonts were reasonable again. I could use Google News and Engadget without zooming out 80-90%. Clearly web designers think everyone's on 32" 1440p monitors LMAO
Jul 25, 2021
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Jul 25, 2021
NEW0
Jul 25, 2021
5,404 Posts
Think this is more or less the same one I ordered a few months ago... was DOA out of the box. Probably an outlier though. At least Costco has a decent return process, and I *think* MSI would have replaced it if I contacted them within 30 days of purchase
Jul 25, 2021
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Jul 25, 2021
craig.678
Jul 25, 2021
2,444 Posts
Quote from Korbo :
To my eyes:
  • 21.5" 1080p (102.46 ppi) is too small
  • 24" 1080p (91.79 ppi) is OK
  • 27" 1080p (81.59 ppi) is OK
  • 32" 1440p (91.79 ppi) is OK
It's no coincidence that 32" 1440 and 24" 1080p have the same ppi (91.79). I think stepping up to 1440p at 27" (108.79 ppi) would be too small for me again.

That said, I felt like website redesigns were growing too large in recent years at 1080p, and suddenly it all made sense when I upgraded to 32" 1440p. I could see more vertical content again, and fonts were reasonable again. I could use Google News and Engadget without zooming out 80-90%. Clearly web designers think everyone's on 32" 1440p monitors LMAO
Sounds like a personal problem
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