MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD QLED Monitor with 175Hz Refresh rate

Along with the Optix MPG321UR-QD ($899.99) Quantum Dot display, MSI has also made available the MSI MPG321QRF-QD QLED monitor, which was teased in the middle of the year.

The 32 inch gaming monitor comes with an IPS panel, WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels), a maximum refresh rate of 175 Hz, DisplayHDR-600 certification, 1 ms gray change, and Quantum Dot LED supported backlighting. The contrast ratio is 1000: 1, the color depth is 10 bits, and the peak brightness is 600 cd/m².

In addition, there is talk of 99 percent sRGB, 99 percent Adobe RGB and 95 percent DCI-P3. Concerning an anti-tearing measure, the manufacturer relies on G-Sync-compatible Adaptive Sync. The KVM monitor also includes an integrated microphone with active noise cancellation, Mystic Light for dynamic lighting effects, and a mouse bungee.

The range of interfaces includes two HDMI 2.0b inputs (WQHD at max. 144 Hz ), a DisplayPort 1.4a (WQHD at max. 175 Hz), a USB 3.2 hub, a headphone output, a microphone input, and USB-C with DisplayPort -Alternate mode and 15-watt power delivery. Thanks to the internal KVM switch, it is possible to operate two end devices with the same mouse-keyboard combination – without the hassle of changing cables.

As far as ergonomic functions are concerned, rotation, inclination, height adjustment, VESA recording (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and flicker-reduced backlight are available. Picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture modes and a black stabilizer can be switched on via the OSD. The QLED monitor approves 42 watts in operation.

Price and availability

MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD gaming display is now available to pre-order via the Bhphotovideo.com and Newegg.com stores for $699.99.

MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD specifications

• Display: 32-inch Rapid IPS Quantum Dot LED panel
• Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
• Refresh rate: 175 Hz
• Response time: 1ms(GTG)
• Brightness: 400 nits (Typ), 600nits (Peak)
• Viewing angle: 178°(H)/178°(V)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• DCR: 100000000:1
• Pixel pitch: 0.27675(H) x 0.27675(V)
• Colors: 10.7B
• DCI-P3 / SRGB: 95% / 144%
• Features: G-sync compatible, Kensington lock, Frameless design, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Console mode (2K Resolution PS5 Optimization)
• Ports: 2x HDMI (Supports WQHD@144Hz as specified in HDMI 2.0b), 1x DP (Supports WQHD@175Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a), 1x USB Type C (DP alt.), 3x USB3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB3.2 Gen 1 Type B, 1x Mic-in, 1x Headphone-out, 1x Audio combo jack
• VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Stand: Tilt -5° ~ 20° / Swivel -30° ~ 30° / Height 0 ~ 100mm
• Dimensions: 727 x 251 x 482 mm
• Weight: 10.2kg

Recently, MSI has also unveiled the new best ultrawide monitor for gaming Optix MPG341QR. The gamer monitor is made on an IPS matrix measuring 34 inches diagonally and is priced at $599.99.