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Release date: 28 Sep 2020
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MSI Optix AG321CR review

MSI Optix AG321CR 31.5 inch Full HD 1ms 165Hz RGB AMD FreeSync 1500R Curved Gaming Monitor. Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LCD, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 2.0. VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

Visualize your victory with MSI AG321CR Curved Gamingâ„¢ monitor. Equipped with a 1920 x 1080, 165hz Refresh rate, 1ms response time panel, AG321CR will give you the competitive edge you need to take down your opponents. Built with AMD FreeSync Premium Technology, AG321CR can match the display's refresh rate with your GPU for ultra-smooth gameplay. Make sure you can hit your mark with all the latest technologies built-in the MSI Curved Gamingâ„¢ monitor for competitive play.

CURVED FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE

MSI Curved Gamingâ„¢ monitors use a curved display panel that has a curvature rate of 1500R, which is the most comfortable and suitable for a wide range of applications from general computing to gaming. Curved panels also help with gameplay immersion, making you feel more connected to the entire experience.

165HZ REFRESH RATE + 1MS RESPONSE TIMEE

MSI gaming monitors are equipped with a 165Hz refresh rate + 1ms response time VA LED panel which has the most benefit in fast moving game genres such as first person shooters, fighters, racing sims, real-time strategy, and sports. These type of games require very fast and precise movements, which an ultra-high refresh rate and fast response time monitor will put you ahead of your competition.

PERSONALIZE YOUR GAMING RIG

With MSI Mystic Light, the Optix MAG series gaming monitor lights provide a soft ambient light that can easily be synced with any other Mystic Light enabled gaming product. Select any of the colors from the palette using your smartphone or the Mystic Light App to match your system style to your taste. Or just turn on gaming echo, letting your monitor back light dance to music you play on the computer.

NIGHT VISION ENGAGED

Whether your entire screen is dark, or just a few portions have heavy shadows. Let the world's first smart black tuner brighten your day by bringing out the fine details in dark areas.

TRUE COLOR

The Optix Gaming Monitors have more gamut coverage compared to general monitors. Gameplay colors and details will look more realistic and refined, to push immersion to its limits.

FROM EDGE TO EDGE

With a super narrow bezel, enjoy the best immersion possible in the latest games with a multi-monitor 180 degree setup. Enjoy better continuity between screens while playing games, working, or general computing.

178 DEGREES OF WIDE VIEWING ANGLE

By having a large viewing angle, MSI gaming monitors has more leeway for placing your monitor in your setup without giving up the optimal viewing experience. Colors and details will stay sharp at more angles compared to other monitors with less viewing angles.

TEAR FREE, STUTTER FREE FLUID GAMING

Gaming shouldn't be a choice between choppy gameplay or broken frames. With MSI Optix series gaming monitors, it doesn't have to be. Get fluid, artifact-free performance at virtually any framerate with AMD FreeSyncâ„¢ technology.

ANTI-FLICKER TECHNOLOGY

Generic monitor displays normally have a flicker-rate of about 200-times per second, which is unnoticeable to the naked eye, but can cause fatigue over time. MSI Anti-Flicker technology provides a very comfortable viewing experience by reducing the amount of flicker.

BLUE LIGHT REDUCTION

Optix monitors are optimized to produce less amount of blue light displayed by the monitor, so that you can game for longer periods of time without eye-fatigue.

GAMING MODE FIT YOUR GAMING STYLE

MSI gaming monitors offers several game modes for gamers to choose from. Gamers can choose the mode based on the style of the game to experience the best visual effects.

  • 80.0cm (31.5") Full HD 1920 x 1080 VA
  • 1ms, 16:9, 250cd/m², 4000:1
  • USB, HDMI, DisplayPort

MSI Optix AG321CR specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (with stand): 6.59 kg
Height (with stand): 286 mm
Depth (with stand): 465 mm
Width (with stand): 710 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 8.98 kg
Package height: 173 mm
Package depth: 545 mm
Package width: 945 mm

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC adapter output voltage: 19 V
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical): 45 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 29 kWh
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -30 - 30°
Pivot: True
Pivot angle: -5 - 5°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 9 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 75 x 75 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Compatibility: PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, Xbox, Mobile, Notebook
Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Frameless design: yes
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): no

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.2
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 1.4/2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 2.0
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 120.25%
Colour gamut: 94.55%
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Display diagonal (metric): 80 cm
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 165 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 200 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 39.3 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 69.8 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.36375 x 0.36375 mm
Display number of colours: 16.7 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 4000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen curvature rating: 1500R
Screen shape: Curved
Anti-glare screen: yes
Display technology: LCD
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 250 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5")