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MAG 321CQF E18

Released April 2025

MSI's 31.5-inch curved 1440p Rapid VA gaming monitor at 180 Hz, for PC gamers who want a large QHD screen on a budget.

Size: 31.5″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440
PPI: 93
Panel: VA
Refresh: 180 Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
HDR: –
USB-C power: –

Gaming

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 31.5″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness: 93 pixels per inch
Panel: VA
Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Response time (grey to grey): 0.5 ms
Brightness (typical): 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 3,000:1
Colour range: 92% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB (CIE 1976 coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage: 92%
Shape: Curved (1500R)
Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Colour depth: 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage: 99% (CIE 1976 coverage)
Adobe RGB coverage: 89% (CIE 1976 coverage)
HDR detail: HDR Ready (MSI)
Response time detail: 0.5 ms grey-to-grey (minimum), 1 ms MPRT
Variable refresh range: 48–180 Hz (AMD FreeSync™)
Viewing angles: 178° / 178°
Pixel pitch: 0.2724 × 0.2724 mm

Connections

Video inputs: 2 × HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C charging: None
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: 2 × HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3
DisplayPort detail: DisplayPort 1.4a, HDCP 2.3
Audio out: Headphone out

Design

Stand adjusts: Tilt
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 6.34 kg
Tilt: −5° to 20°
VESA pattern: 100 × 100 mm
Size with stand: 711.55 × 269.49 × 503.15 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand: 711.55 × 91.07 × 424.14 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand: 5.6 kg

Power and support

Power use: 32 W SDR, 55 W HDR (on mode); 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy class: F (SDR) G (HDR)
Power supply: Internal, 100–240 V
Warranty: 3 years
In the box: DisplayPort cable, power cord, quick guide

Pros and cons

Pros

2560 × 1440 at 180 Hz with 0.5 ms grey-to-grey response and FreeSync
3000:1 contrast and 92% DCI-P3 coverage
Three-year warranty

Cons

Stand only tilts
HDMI 2.0b ports are limited to 144 Hz at 1440p; no USB or speakers
Only HDR Ready; energy class F (SDR), G (HDR)

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
DellAlienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)	31.5″	2560 × 1440	93	VA	240 Hz	400 nits	400	–	Jul 2026
MSIMAG 325QF E18V	31.5″	2560 × 1440	93	VA	180 Hz	300 nits	–	–	Jun 2025
DellUltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub (U3225QE)	31.5″	3840 × 2160	140	IPS	120 Hz	450 nits	600	140 W	Feb 2025

Sources

Photo: storage-asset.msi.com

MSI MAG 321CQF E18 — Front angled view: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 — Side profile: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 — Rear view: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 321CQF E18 — paired front and rear views with supplied model label: MSI exact-model global product page; paired front and rear product views with supplied model-identification label; complete supplied canvas, background and alpha retained

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