MSI G273CQ Gaming Monitor: At a Glance
Priced at $172.99, the MSI G273CQ Gaming Monitor is MSI's entry in the 1440p monitors category. With 586 buyers rating it at 4.6 stars, it currently sits at #15 of 43 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Display Build
In this mid-range, you typically get height adjustment, multiple inputs, and a panel that's a real upgrade over budget options - better contrast, wider color, and faster pixel response. The $172.99 price puts the MSI G273CQ Gaming Monitor squarely in the "main monitor" tier.
The Numbers
- Brand: MSI
- Price: $172.99 (right around the $180.25 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
- Reviews: 586
- Category rank: #15 of 43 in 1440p monitors
- Cheaper in category: 25 products
- Higher-rated in category: 2 products
- More-reviewed in category: 15 products
From the Reviews
586 reviews and a 4.6-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
For context, the average rating across all 43 1440p monitors options we track is 4.3 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
What Else to Consider
At $172.99, the MSI G273CQ Gaming Monitor sits right around the $180.25 category average. 25 options are cheaper and 17 are more expensive.
The category leader is the KOORUI 24 Inch 180Hz Gaming Monitor ($149.99, 4.4★, 9,982 reviews). It's $23.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- LGLO 27 Inch 2K Monitor - $139.96, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Better on both axes
- INNOCN 24.5 Inch 2K Gaming Monitor - $159.49, 5.0★ (2 reviews) · Better on both axes
- ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ Monitor - $219.00, 4.6★ (4,726 reviews) · Roughly comparable
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the LGLO 27 Inch 2K Monitor at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Pornitor 14 Inch QHD Portable Monitor at $79.99.
Should You Buy It?
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The MSI G273CQ Gaming Monitor is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Bottom Line
8.4/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.