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Costco Members: 27" MSI 2560x1440p 165Hz 1ms VA FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor

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Costco Wholesale has 27" MSI 2560x1440p 165Hz 1ms VA FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor (Optix G271CQR) on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated for sharing this deal.

Note: Non-Members may still purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.

27" MSI Specs:
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 WQHD Curved Display
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms (Virtual Response Boost)
  • Panel Type: VA
  • AMD FreeSync Premium Technology
  • VESA: 75x75mm
  • Ports
    • 2x HDMI
    • 1x DisplayPort

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  • About this deal:
    • This sale price matches this previous FrontPage Deal
    • Offer is valid through 8/20/23 or while supplies last.
    • Limit 4 per member.
    • Refer to the forum thread for discussion of this deal.
  • About this store:
    • Costco's return policy is here. -Corwin
No Longer Available:
  • Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 27" Acer 1440p VA 165Hz 1ms FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor (XZ272U Vbiiphx) on sale for $159.99. Shipping is free.

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Costco Wholesale has 27" MSI 2560x1440p 165Hz 1ms VA FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor (Optix G271CQR) on sale for $169.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor Discombobulated for sharing this deal.

Note: Non-Members may still purchase but are subject to a 5% surcharge.

27" MSI Specs:
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 WQHD Curved Display
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms (Virtual Response Boost)
  • Panel Type: VA
  • AMD FreeSync Premium Technology
  • VESA: 75x75mm
  • Ports
    • 2x HDMI
    • 1x DisplayPort

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This sale price matches this previous FrontPage Deal
    • Offer is valid through 8/20/23 or while supplies last.
    • Limit 4 per member.
    • Refer to the forum thread for discussion of this deal.
  • About this store:
    • Costco's return policy is here. -Corwin
No Longer Available:
  • Costco Wholesale has for their Members: 27" Acer 1440p VA 165Hz 1ms FreeSync Curved Gaming Monitor (XZ272U Vbiiphx) on sale for $159.99. Shipping is free.

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Aug 14, 2023
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ShrewdPassenger5085
Aug 14, 2023
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How much would comparable IPS displays cost? These are very good deals though, for a display that won't do much besides gaming
Aug 14, 2023
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TenderWeather149
Aug 14, 2023
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Which model is best? I am looking for a second monitor
Aug 14, 2023
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DanzoMeteor
Aug 14, 2023
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EDIT: Nm, there's multiple SUB models of XV272U
Last edited by DanzoMeteor August 14, 2023 at 05:27 PM.
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PeteyTheStriker
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Quote from DanzoMeteor :
If I look only at RTINGs, it seems both monitors aren't bad. For the money, its not likely u will get miracles "best screen evarrr." However, I don't think u can do better than 150 dollars, even on the used market this is better. I don't think there's much risk with this kind of price and at the least a great backup monitor to which ever one u pick.

In comparing the two screens, it appears the IPS screen has a leg up in most areas. The VA screen while having a lot better dark colors and contrast, is also plagued with the VA Clouding that ruins it. I have owned screens with that and it can be distracting in some scenes, especially still mid-toned movie scenes. On the other hand, I've never been impressed by grayish navy and blacks on IPS. The good thing is that Costco has an excellent return policy, u could buy both and return the other after trialing them.

Reference https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...-mag271cqr
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...kvbmiiprzx
The Acer listed is not the one in the deal, almost bought by accident cause I didnt double check till last minute.
Aug 15, 2023
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DanzoMeteor
Aug 15, 2023
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
The Acer listed is not the one in the deal, almost bought by accident cause I didnt double check till last minute.
Oh you're right this is NOt the Vbiiphx , but the KVbmiiprzx

I didn't realize there was a difference. I thought that was a gibberish typo and not an actual model number. My bad!
Aug 15, 2023
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FNwoz
Aug 15, 2023
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I was trying to avoid the curve but maybe I could get used to it. Other then that both monitors fit the bill for what I was looking for.
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phewry
Aug 15, 2023
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Quote from FNwoz :
I was trying to avoid the curve but maybe I could get used to it. Other then that both monitors fit the bill for what I was looking for.
It's nice man. Specially if you have a corner desk. Get 2 of them and you'll be good.

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FNwoz
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Also there is this one. Any reason not to go bigger? https://www.costco.com/acer-32%e2...D=ios7.4.1
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Ticalisoul
Aug 15, 2023
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Dang, I bought the non-curved Acer XV271U for $199 last week. Wanted to return and get the $159 one at Costco, but Amazon says "please return in original packaging to a UPS Store" and I already threw my box away. Has anyone had experience returning these larger electronics without packaging. Or if I buy a very similar XZ272U from Costco first and return in that packaging? Would I have any luck?
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duffeymt
Aug 15, 2023
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Quote from Ticalisoul :
Dang, I bought the non-curved Acer XV271U for $199 last week. Wanted to return and get the $159 one at Costco, but Amazon says "please return in original packaging to a UPS Store" and I already threw my box away. Has anyone had experience returning these larger electronics without packaging. Or if I buy a very similar XZ272U from Costco first and return in that packaging? Would I have any luck?
Yes, ask them on chat help and they'll get you sorted. Half the time they will tell you to keep the item (I buy a ton of shit on Amazon and for whatever reason, they tell me to keep the item if I don't have the packaging) and they refund me. Worth a try - sometimes they will pick it up via a service as well.
Aug 15, 2023
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BalkiBartokomous
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Quote from FNwoz :
I was trying to avoid the curve but maybe I could get used to it. Other then that both monitors fit the bill for what I was looking for.
I was looking for 2 to put on a mount and use for work purposes (not video or photo editing) but was also questioning the curve. Which of these 2 models are people going with?
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FNwoz
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Quote from BalkiBartokomous :
I was looking for 2 to put on a mount and use for work purposes (not video or photo editing) but was also questioning the curve. Which of these 2 models are people going with?
If I go with one it would be the acer. It's brighter and I trust acer more then MSI.
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Quote from FNwoz :
Also there is this one. Any reason not to go bigger? https://www.costco.com/acer-32%e2...D=ios7.4.1
The bigger one does not have High Brightness and Contrast with VESA Certified DisplayHDR™400, also does not have the ability to flip or even go verticle like the 27" which I find to be a really cool feature.

Now between the two 27" they both look good but because of the 2 mentioned above reasons I think the Acer might have the slight edge, there is no mention on the MSI of any HDR or ability to make it go verticle on the mount which I would like. The MSI does have a cool RGB light ring on the back for those gamers who care about LED's. Tough call, but I think the Acer is the winner.
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Quote from BalkiBartokomous :
I was looking for 2 to put on a mount and use for work purposes (not video or photo editing) but was also questioning the curve. Which of these 2 models are people going with?
Like the user above pointed out, Acer seems like the better deal, also working on spreadsheets or long documents would benefit from the Verticle orientation listed under its features.

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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
The bigger one does not have High Brightness and Contrast with VESA Certified DisplayHDR™400, also does not have the ability to flip or even go verticle like the 27" which I find to be a really cool feature.

Now between the two 27" they both look good but because of the 2 mentioned above reasons I think the Acer might have the slight edge, there is no mention on the MSI of any HDR or ability to make it go verticle on the mount which I would like. The MSI does have a cool RGB light ring on the back for those gamers who care about LED's. Tough call, but I think the Acer is the winner.
Thanks yeah dug into reviews on the 32" acer and it sounds like lots of ghosting smearing etc. I might order the 27" acer since I know Costco will take a return on it without any issue. Just hoping my monitor arm works with it.

Also tempted to spend the extra 40 for what appears to be the same monitor with a few more bells and whistles.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...collection
Last edited by FNwoz August 14, 2023 at 07:17 PM.

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