MSI Announces Optix MAG281URF Ultra HD Gaming Monitor

[btarunr]

MSI, the world's leading manufacturer for true gaming hardware, is proudly expanding the hardware possibilities for all gamers. Today, we are honored to introduce our latest 4K UHD gaming monitor, the Optix MAG281URF which features advanced less blue light technology and MSI's KVM technology. The Optix MAG281URF is equipped with a 4K resolution panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate achieved via HDMI 2.1. MSI's Less Blue Light Premium function is a built-in EYESAFE certificated hardware solution that reduces harmful light-emitting wavelengths and maintains Color Gamut and Color temperature to display flawless picture quality.

Another gamer-friendly design is MSI's KVM function that not only allows gamers to control 2 devices via one set of keyboards and mice connected to a monitor but also supports file transfer under PBP modes. The color range of the Optix MAG281URF is also outstanding. DCI-P3 95% and sRGB 124% are performing better than over 90% of other gaming monitors. The HDR brightness is up to 400 nits and provides HDR 400 for a better gaming experience.



4K gaming with a high refresh rate is no longer an unattainable dream ever since the next-gen consoles were released and PCs are significantly improved. The MSI Optix MAG281URF is a great option. Always improving, MSI will keep on challenging itself in the design of gaming monitors, and ensure that you are always ahead of your opponents.

• 4K Gaming: The 4x sharper. The 4K gaming is a totally different feeling comparing to gaming on FHD, a wider, clear image and much more detaisl you have never experienced.
• Low Blue Light Premium: As a game lover, we understand how unbearable is that when your screen becomes yellow after using less blue light. Less Blue Light Premium is using a hardware solution to reduced light emissions in the blue-violet segment of the blue light spectrum without any color or picture quality sacrifice. Also, this feature passed the EYESAFE standard.
• KVM: Control and transfer files between multiple connected devices with one set of mouse, keyboard, and MSI gaming monitor. For more information or how it works, please refer to this article.
• More features:
  • Rapid-IPS Panel
  • NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
  • HDMI 2.1 - 4K @ 144 Hz
  • Wide Color Gamut - DCI-P3 95% and sRGB 124%
  • VESA DisplayHDR 400 Capable

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[xtreemchaos]

very nice, i run the older MSI Optix MAG342C UWHD and its a cracking monitor the colours are amazing but only 100hz but you would think its faster just by the view.

 

[Andyr]

Not sure how HDR400 improves gaming...

 

[Garrus]

Not sure how HDR400 improves gaming...

That's actually very bright, without local dimming 400 nits is very bright and about what you'd expect. You need some kind of local brightness for higher. Remember even the amazingly bright Apple Macbook Pro 16" is just 500 nits with SDR content full screen (like outdoor use).

 

[Andyr]

That's actually very bright, without local dimming 400 nits is very bright and about what you'd expect. You need some kind of local brightness for higher. Remember even the amazingly bright Apple Macbook Pro 16" is just 500 nits with SDR content full screen (like outdoor use).

That's the problem - hdr400 doesn't require local dimming iirc, so you end up with fairly flat colours. I had it on my last monitor and the jump to hdr1000 was night and day.

 

[ppn]

Probably the same panel samsung as in GGB M28U, SS G7A and the ASUS TUF VG28...

My go to choice for now is the gigabyte. but it depends on the availability and when we can actually buy the video cards to go with it.
preferably 3080/4060 and the above. as for the HDR1000 it might take another 5 years until it becomes reasonably priced.

 

[Andyr]

Probably the same panel samsung as in GGB M28U, SS G7A and the ASUS TUF VG28...

My go to choice for now is the gigabyte. but it depends on the availability and when we can actually buy the video cards to go with it.
preferably 3080/4060 and the above. as for the HDR1000 it might take another 5 years until it becomes reasonably priced.

Yeah I definitely couldn't have done it without a hefty sale and Amazon monthly payments. Even then the first arrived with dead pixels...

I may go Dell next time just for the panel guarantee. Assuming they've caught up tech wise.

 

[chrcoluk]

Not sure how HDR400 improves gaming...

its similar to using software hdr like reshade, you dont need high brightness to improve colors, not sure why everyone thinks hdr is just about brightness.

you can improve perceived contrast and color vibrancy just from switching to 0-255 and remapping colors alone.

dcip3 makes this easier as there is a more extreme color range so for sure i can tell the difference on my hdt400 screen

with that said, i have never seen a hdr1000 and for those who have hdr400 will seem poor in comparison

also i typically use low brightness anyway 1000 nits to me would be very extreme.

finally though i cannot stand consumers been misled on hardware my principles, so despite my comments i think hdr400 should not be part of spec, however i do think there should be a low brightness alternative hdr spec for people like me who cant stand extreme brightness and to protect eyes from glare.

maybe hdr lite.