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Release date: 1 Aug 2021
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MSI Optix MAG321QR review

MSI Optix MAG321QR. Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Wide Quad HD, 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 / 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

CONQUER THE BATTLEFIELD

The MAG series was born through rigorous quality testing and designed to be a symbol of sturdiness and durability. Focused on providing the best user experience, the MAG series has a simple installation process coupled with a friendly user interface making it the best choice for entry level gamers.

Optix MAG321QR

Visualize your victory with MSI Optix MAG321QR esports gaming monitor. Equipped with a 2560x1440 WQHD, 165hz Refresh rate, 1ms response time panel, Optix MAG321QR will give you the competitive edge you need to take down your opponents. Enjoy extremely smooth, tear-free gameplay with built-in G-SYNC compatible technology. Make sure you can hit your mark with all the latest technologies built-in the MSI esports gaming monitors for competitive play.

VIEW WIDER, FIGHT BETTER

The Optix series eSports gaming monitor feature a WQHD panel that supports resolution up to 2560x1440. This 16:9 panel allows gamers to examine bigger game scenes compared to other traditional FHD panels, and put them ahead of other competitors.

THIS IS COLOR

Optix series gaming monitor is equipped with an IPS panel that produces no image distortion and minimum color shifts when viewed from different angles. Additionally, the IPS panel will offer clear images and instantly optimize screen color and brightness to ensure that you enjoy every scene at its best.

THE MOST VIVID DISPLAY

The MSI Gaming monitor is equipped with HDR technology that can produce images with more details, wider range of colors, and look more similar to what is seen by the human eye when compared to traditional monitor.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

MSI Optix MAG321QR can update the firmware through a USB connector, which is simple and easy to use. This allows users to update the firmware on their own at any time when the latest version is released by MSI. This ensures that the screen is always in the best-optimized state.

HDMI CEC PROFILE SYNC

MSI Gaming monitor is built with the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function. After the built-in HDMI CEC technology is connected to the PlayStation or Switch controllers, the controller can be used to wake up the screen with different modes that can be adjusted for different devices.

PERFECTION FOR ANY REFRESH RATE

Take on any game without tearing, stuttering, flicker, or artifacts. G-SYNC compatible dynamically matches the refresh rate of the display to the frame rate of the GPU. Unlike other solutions, its unrestricted refresh rate supports from zero Hertz up to the maximum supported by the LCD panel—so you can count on exceptional performance in every game.

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.

UNIVERSAL TYPE-C CONNECTION

This MSI Optix gaming monitor supports USB Type-C connection, allowing you to power your devices (up to 15W) and effortlessly connect to any device.

TAILORED FOR THE PERFECT FIT

The MSI Optix Gaming monitor is built to make you as comfortable as possible while gaming. Through adjustments of tilting (-5°~20°), lowering and raising (0~90mm), and swiveling (-30°~30°), you can easily change the position of the monitor for maximum ergonomics and optimum viewing experiences.

GAMING OSD APP 2.0

With the Gaming OSD app it is very easy to setup your gaming monitor. Just use your Keyboard and Mouse to configure your monitor. The app even gives you hotkey options so you can switch settings between different games in a ease.

  • 80.0cm (31.5") Wide Quad HD 2560 x 1440 IPS
  • 1ms, 16:9, 350cd/m², 1200:1
  • USB, HDMI, DisplayPort

MSI Optix MAG321QR specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (with stand): 8.23 kg
Height (with stand): 476.5 mm
Depth (with stand): 233.7 mm
Width (with stand): 716.2 mm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 11.3 kg
Package height: 550 mm
Package depth: 158 mm
Package width: 960 mm

Power

AC adapter output voltage: 19 V
Input current: 4.74 A
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -45 - 45°
Pivot: False
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 13 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC type: G-SYNC Compatible
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Design

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

Multimedia

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

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone out: no
DisplayPort version: 1.2a
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0b
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
USB Type-C downstream ports quantity: 1
Number of USB Type-B upstream ports quantity: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 127.1%
Colour gamut: 93%
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Display diagonal (metric): 80 cm
Viewable size, vertical: 39.3 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 69.8 cm
Vertical scan range: 30 - 165 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 90.9 - 242.4 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.272 x 0.272 mm
Display number of colours: 1.07 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1200:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported video modes: 1440p
Supported graphics resolutions: 2560 x 1440
Screen shape: Flat
Anti-glare screen: yes
HD type: Wide Quad HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5")