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Release date: Oct. 19, 2019
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MSI Optix MAG322CQR review

MSI Optix MAG322CQR. Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub. VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

Witness your epic battle with the MSI Optix MAG322CQR curved gaming monitor. Equipped with the 2560 x 1440 WQHD resolution and ground-breaking 165Hz refresh rate panel, the MSI Optix MAG322CQR will capture every moment while you take down your opponents. With the FreeSync technology, MSI Optix MAG322CQR provides gamers with the captivating, tearing-free gaming experience. Want to enjoy your games like the way they are meant to be enjoyed? MSI Optix MAG322CQR curved gaming monitor is designed specifically for that purpose.

165HZ REFRESH RATE + 1MS RESPONSE TIME

Optix 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

Customize and set up your own color scheme through the MSI GAMING APP. With MSI Mystic Light, the Optix MAG322CQR’s RGB 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.

TAILORED FOR THE PERFECT FIT

The MSI Optix Gaming monitor is built to enhance your gaming sessions to be as comfortable as possible. With adjustments to tilt, swivel, and height, easily change the position of the gaming monitor for maximum ergonomics and optimum viewing experience.

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.

  • Curved Gaming display (1500R) – The best gameplay immersion
  • Mystic Light – The ultimate gaming finish
  • WQHD High Resolution - Game titles will even look better, displaying more details due to the WQHD resolution
  • 165Hz Refresh Rate – Real smooth gaming
  • 1ms response time - eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
  • Gaming OSD App - Create the ultimate viewing settings for your game
  • HDR Ready-Provide eye-catching detail through contrast and shadows adjustment
  • Night Vision: See every detail clearly in the dark, helping you find and attack enemies before they notice
  • Connect with Type-C:Easily connect your laptop or PC to the MSI Optix MAG322CQR display via type-C port
  • AMD FreeSyncâ„¢ Premium Technology - Tear free, stutter free, fluid gaming

MSI Optix MAG322CQR specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 7 kg
Height (without stand): 51.4 cm
Depth (without stand): 26.6 cm
Width (without stand): 71 cm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 10 kg
Package height: 520 mm
Package depth: 162 mm
Package width: 947 mm

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 52 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 40 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Ergonomics

Plug and Play: yes
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: 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

Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

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

Multimedia

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

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
Audio input: no
DisplayPort version: 1.2a
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0b
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 124%
RGB colour space: sRGB
Viewable size, vertical: 39.2 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 69.7 cm
Vertical scan range: 48 - 165 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 70.56 - 243.38 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.2724 x 0.2724 mm
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported graphics resolutions: 2560 x 1440
Screen shape: Curved
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LED
HD type: Quad HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5")