MAG 325QF E18V

Released June 2025

MSI's budget 31.5-inch flat 1440p Rapid VA gaming monitor at 180 Hz with a Console Mode, for PC and console players who want a large QHD screen for little money.

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

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Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 31.5″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness: 93 pixels per inch
Panel: VA (Rapid VA)
Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Response time (grey to grey): 0.5 ms
Brightness (typical): 300 nits
Contrast ratio: 3,500:1
Colour range: 84% DCI-P3, 109% sRGB (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage: 84%
Shape: Flat
Adaptive sync: VESA AdaptiveSync
Colour depth: 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours
Adobe RGB coverage: 85% (CIE 1976)
HDR detail: HDR Ready (MSI)
Response time detail: 0.5 ms grey-to-grey (minimum)
Variable refresh range: 48–180 Hz (Adaptive-Sync); console VRR on PS5 and Xbox
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, 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz; Console Mode 1080p and 1440p at 60 and 120 Hz; HDMI CEC
DisplayPort detail: DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), 2560 × 1440 up to 180 Hz
Picture by picture: PIP and PBP
Audio out: Headphone out

Design

Stand adjusts: Tilt
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 5.4 kg
Tilt: −5° to 20°
VESA pattern: 100 × 100 mm
Size with stand: 713.9 × 249.7 × 507.9 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand: 713.9 × 61.1 × 420.1 mm (W × D × H)

Power and support

Power supply: Internal, 100–240 V
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 Adaptive-Sync
3500:1 VA contrast
Console Mode with 120 Hz and VRR for PS5 and Xbox over HDMI

Cons

Stand only tilts
HDMI 2.0b ports are limited to 144 Hz at 1440p; no USB or speakers
300 nits SDR and only HDR Ready

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 321CQF E18	31.5″	2560 × 1440	93	VA	180 Hz	300 nits	–	–	Apr 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 325QF E18V — Opposite front angled view: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 325QF E18V — Side profile: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery
MSI MAG 325QF E18V — Rear view: MSI exact-model UK store product gallery

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