MSI MAG 401QR 40"
The 40-inch UW-QHD IPS panel delivers a visually expansive experience with a 155Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for smooth, tear-free gameplay via FreeSync. Its versatile USB-C connectivity and comprehensive ergonomic stand, including pivot, make it a practical hub for multi-source desktop setups. This display is best for users seeking an immersive, large-format monitor for both ultrawide gaming and productivity multitasking.
Screen 40"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel LCD
Refresh 155 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
47 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong display (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong performance (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 40" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 155 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Gamut |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 401QR 40" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey G60SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 40 | 45 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | LCD | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 155 | 330 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 401QR 40" | 80 | 49.9 | 74.7 | 19.8 | 78.8 | 74.3 | 62.9 | 4.7 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 90.8 | 56 | 99.3 | 98 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 73.9 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 90.8 | 98 | 95.4 | 98 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.4 | 40 | 77.4 | 67.8 | 90.8 | 99.5 | 87.7 | 94.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on May 22, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Overall47.4
- Gaming61.6
- Office52
- Creative63.1
- Portable18.8
- Professional62.3
- Entertainment49
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