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MSI MSI MAG 321CQF E18 – Specs & Features Monitor
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31.5″ MSI MAG 321CQF E18 – Specs & Features

The MSI MAG 321CQF E18 pairs a VA panel with a 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p resolution and a 48 Hz - 180 Hz refresh range.

31.5″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2025
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Display
31.5 in, VA, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
31.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 180 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
3000 : 1
3000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 3000 : 1 contrast is well above typical IPS panels
  • 124 % sRGB coverage solid coverage for everyday colour accuracy
  • Backed by 3 years standard limited warranty
  • VA panel gives deeper native blacks than typical IPS panels
  • 100 x 100 mm VESA mount compatibility works with third-party arms and stands
  • Low blue light and/or flicker-free modes support longer viewing comfort
  • 3 combined HDMI/DisplayPort inputs support multiple sources
Cons
  • Stand has no height adjustment
  • Stand doesn’t swivel or pivot
  • No USB-C or USB hub for peripheral connectivity
  • No listed built-in speakers
  • No KVM switch for controlling two PCs from one keyboard/mouse
  • VA panels typically respond slower than IPS or OLED at the pixel level

Score & Ratings

6.8/10 Good
Design
7
Display
7
Color Performance
7
Performance
8
Connectivity
5
Model Information 13
Specification Value
Brand MSI
Series MAG
Model MAG 321CQF E18
Full Product Name MSI MAG 321CQF E18
Model Year 2025
Monitor Type Gaming Monitor
Market Position Mainstream Gaming
Primary Use Competitive & Immersive Gaming
Region / Variant Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC)
Launch Status Available (2025 model-year, per manufacturer data)
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / warranty)
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 11
Specification Value
Screen Size 31.5 in
Exact Diagonal 801 mm (31.54 in)
Radius of Curvature 1500 mm (59.06 in)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 697.344 mm (27.45 in)
Active Display Height 392.256 mm (15.44 in)
Display Area 90.64 % (percent)
Panel Type VA
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte

31.5" Display Size (80 cm) 16:9

80cm 31.5" 69.7 cm / 27.5" 71.2 cm / 28" (overall unit) 39.2 cm 15.4" 42.4 cm 16.7" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
Pixel Density 93 ppi / 36 ppcm
Pixel Pitch 0.272 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

2560×1440 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 3.7 MP — 1.8× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 11
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors / 30 bits
Typical Brightness 300 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 3000 : 1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 100000000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
sRGB Coverage 124 %
DCI-P3 Coverage 92%
Adobe RGB Coverage 89 %
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Wide
56°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills more of your view — great for productivity, may need slight head turns toward the edges.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 8
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 180 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 180 Hz
MPRT Response Time 0.5 ms (MPRT)
Adaptive-Sync VESA AdaptiveSync
AI Gaming Features
Yes
Console Mode Yes
Picture-by-Picture Yes
Picture-in-Picture Yes
Ports & Connectivity 8
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
2
HDMI Version 2.0
HDMI Bandwidth 70.8 kHz - 266.4 kHz
HDMI CEC Yes
DisplayPort Input 1
DisplayPort Version 1.4
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2DisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 11
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 x 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment No
Tilt Adjustment Yes
Forward Tilt 5 °
Backward Tilt 20 °
Swivel Adjustment No
Portrait Mode No
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 4
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 711.6 mm x 503.1 mm x 269.5 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 711.6 mm x 424.1 mm x 91 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 6.34 kg (13.98 lbs)
Stand Depth 269.5 mm (10.61 in)
Power & Operating Conditions 12
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Average Power Consumption 26 W
Sleep Consumption 0.5 W
Off Consumption 0.3 W
Operating Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F
Operating Humidity 20 % - 90 %
Operating Altitude 5000 m / 16404.2 ft
Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F
Storage Humidity 10 % - 90 %
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 8
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
OSD Software Yes
On-Screen Display Yes
Screen Split Yes
AI Visual Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features AI Vision; Frameless Design; Game Assistance; HDR Ready; Navi Key; Rapid VA; Wide Color Gamut
Included Accessories 1
Specification Value
DisplayPort Cable DisplayPort cable
Packaging Information 5
Specification Value
Package Dimensions 800 mm x 518 mm x 169 mm (W x H x D)
Package Width 800 mm (31.50 in)
Package Height 518 mm (20.39 in)
Package Depth 169 mm (6.65 in)
Package Weight 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs)
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Estimated Running Cost

Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.

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Uses about 0% less power than the average we track in this category.

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