MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" Metallic Black 2025
A 31.5-inch 1500R curved VA panel with 2560x1440 resolution, 180Hz refresh rate, and 0.5ms response time ensures fluid, tear-free gaming with Adaptive Sync. It also boasts 124% sRGB and 92% DCI-P3 coverage with a 3000:1 contrast ratio for vivid, high-contrast visuals ideal for both games and movies. This monitor is best for competitive gamers and sim enthusiasts who want a large, immersive display with minimal motion blur and deep blacks.
Screen 32"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR Ready
70 Overall Score
Price CA$304
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong display (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average portability (4th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 32" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 124% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-Bit+FRC) |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 6.3 kg / 14.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 32 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 321CQF E18 32" | 70.2 | 4.4 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 49.3 | 92.1 | 58.3 | 68.9 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 Compare | 80.9 | 68.6 | 99 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 98 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$304
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