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MSI - MAG401QR 40" Ultrawide QHD 155Hz 1ms FreeSync Premium Gaming Monitor(DisplayPort, HDMI,USB, Type C) - Black

Price range: $399.99
Brand: MSI
Category: Monitor
The MSI is a 40" monitor. Its 155 Hz IPS display delivers 3440 × 1440 resolution.
PQS: 97 (computed 2026-03-14 07:05:00.208692+00:00)
GTIN-14: 00824142292709
MSI - MAG401QR 40" Ultrawide QHD 155Hz 1ms FreeSync Premium Gaming Monitor(DisplayPort, HDMI,USB, Type C) - Black

Key specs

A human-friendly subset of specs (non-null)
Screen size (in)
40.0
Resolution
3440 x 1440
Panel type
IPS
Refresh rate (Hz)
155
HDR formats
HDR

How this Monitor compares vs. 719 monitors

Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Weight 10.3kg
7% Bottom 20%
Screen Size 40.0"
95% Top 10%
Refresh Rate 155.0Hz
65%
Response Time 1.0ms
45%

Spec Profile Radar

Visual snapshot — outer edge = 100th percentile (best in class)

Use-Case Fitness Deterministic

Weighted scoring based on specs that matter most for each workflow
Gaming
54
Fair
Why this score?
🟡 +26.0 pts /40.0155.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the mid-pack (65th pct) of all monitors (40% weight) biggest contributor
🟢 +14.3 pts /15.040.0" Screen Size is in the Top 5% of all monitors (15% weight)
🟡 +13.6 pts /30.01.0ms Response Time is in the mid-pack (45th pct) of all monitors (30% weight)
🔴 +0.0 pts /15.0 — display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (15% weight) ⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
48
Below Average
Why this score?
🟢 +28.6 pts /30.040.0" Screen Size is in the Top 5% of all monitors (30% weight) biggest contributor
🟡 +9.8 pts /15.0155.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the mid-pack (65th pct) of all monitors (15% weight)
🟡 +9.1 pts /20.01.0ms Response Time is in the mid-pack (45th pct) of all monitors (20% weight)
🔴 +0.0 pts /35.0 — display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (35% weight) ⚠ drags score down

Offers

Retailer SKU Price Stock Offer Last seen
B&H MSMAG401QR 399.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-03-03 02:39:30.182321+00:00
Best Buy 6544811 399.99 USD Out of stock View offer → 2026-03-14 03:00:57.593880+00:00
Newegg N82E16824475289R 399.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-03-06 08:45:18.540512+00:00

Recent price history (50)

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bestbuy 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-14 03:00:57.593880+00:00
bestbuy 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-13 03:10:14.708160+00:00
bestbuy 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-12 03:01:20.453718+00:00
bestbuy 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-11 02:58:47.550584+00:00
bestbuy 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-10 03:08:28.121279+00:00
bestbuy 399.99 USD In stock 2026-03-09 03:08:35.351313+00:00
newegg 399.99 USD In stock 2026-03-06 08:45:18.540512+00:00
bestbuy 399.99 USD In stock 2026-03-06 06:18:16.607890+00:00
bh 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-03 02:39:30.182321+00:00
newegg 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-03 02:23:18.564941+00:00
bestbuy 399.99 USD In stock 2026-03-03 02:08:24.228596+00:00
newegg 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-02 10:51:06.009156+00:00
newegg 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-02 10:51:06.009156+00:00
bh 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-02 10:41:06.653023+00:00
bestbuy 399.99 USD In stock 2026-03-02 08:20:02.232892+00:00
bh 399.99 USD Out of stock 2026-03-02 06:25:29.391596+00:00

Full specs

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Screen size (in)40.0
Resolution3440 x 1440
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate (Hz)155
HDR formatsHDR
Reconciled at2026-03-06 10:56:32.254648+00:00
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