MSI Optix G321CQP Curved Gaming Monitor with WQHD, VA, and 165Hz

The recently unveiled MSI Optix G271CQP is joined by a 32 inch gaming monitor model with similar specifications. The MSI G321CQP gaming monitor curved panel has a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (WQHD) with a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz and has an extreme curvature of 1000 R.

The MSI Optix G321CQP is HDR-ready, but has a brightness of 250 cd/m² – so you shouldn’t expect HDR display miracles. The specs also mention a 2500:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit color depth (8-bit + FRC), 110 percent sRGB, 85 percent DCI-P3, and 1 ms MPRT (“Moving Picture Response Time”). Nothing is known about the gray change.

Like the 27-inch sibling, FreeSync Premium, HDMI -CEC, a black stabilizer, and no USB ports are on board. Potential buyers have to be satisfied with two HDMI 2.0b inputs (WQHD at max. 144 Hz), a DisplayPort 1.2a (WQHD at max. 165 Hz), and a headphone jack.

The MSI Optix G321CQP can be rotated, tilted, adjusted in height, pivoted, or mounted on a wall or a swivel arm using a VESA mount (75 x 75 mm). A blue light filter is also not missing.

Price and availability

The MSI Optix G321CQP 32 inch gaming monitor costs $359.99 and is now available to buy on the Adorama.com and Bhphotovideo.com online shops.

MSI Optix G321CQP specifications

• Display: 31.5-inch Anti-glare VA panel
• Resolution: 2560×1440 (WQHD)
• Curvature: 1000R
• Refresh rate: 165Hz
• Refresh time: 1ms(MPRT)
• Brightness: 250 nits
• Viewing angle: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Contrast ratio: 2500:1
• Active display area: 697.344(H)x392.256(V)
• Pixel pitch: 0.2724(H)x0.2724(V)
• Colors: 1.07B (8 bits + FRC)
• DCI-P3 / SRGB: 85% / 110%
• DCR: 100000000:1
• Ports: 1x Display Port (1.2a), 2x HDMI (2.0b), 1 x Earphone out
• Features: Kensington lock, Frameless design, Console mode, FreeSync Premium
• VESA mount: 75 x 75 mm
• Stand: Tilt (-5° ~ 20°), Swivel (-30° ~ 30°), Pivot (-5° ~ 5°), Height (0 – 90mm)
• Dimensions: 704.6 x 558.4 x 287.0 mm
• Weight: 6.95 kg / 15.32 lbs