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MSI - MAG 325CQF E18 32" QHD 180Hz 0.5ms Adaptive SyncGaming Monitor(DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black

Price range: $249.99
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Exceptional Value
Outperforms 61% of monitors at a lower price than 67%.
$250 is 29% below the $350 category median.
Brand: MSI
Category: Monitor
The MSI is a 32" monitor. Its 180 Hz VA display delivers 2560 × 1440 resolution. It ships with ENERGY STAR certification.
PQS: 94 (computed 2026-03-14 07:05:00.208692+00:00)
GTIN-14: 00824142371497
MSI - MAG 325CQF E18 32" QHD 180Hz 0.5ms Adaptive SyncGaming Monitor(DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black

Key specs

A human-friendly subset of specs (non-null)
Screen size (in)
32.0
Resolution
2560 x 1440
Panel type
VA
Refresh rate (Hz)
180
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 6.4kg
40%
Screen Size 32.0"
82% Above avg
Refresh Rate 180.0Hz
75% Above avg
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
56
Fair
Why this score?
🟢 +30.2 pts /40.0180.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the Top 25% of all monitors (40% weight) biggest contributor
🟡 +13.6 pts /30.01.0ms Response Time is in the mid-pack (45th pct) of all monitors (30% weight)
🟢 +12.3 pts /15.032.0" Screen Size is in the Top 18% of all monitors (15% weight)
🔴 +0.0 pts /15.0 — display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (15% weight) ⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
45
Below Average
Why this score?
🟢 +24.5 pts /30.032.0" Screen Size is in the Top 18% of all monitors (30% weight) biggest contributor
🟢 +11.3 pts /15.0180.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the Top 25% 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

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Full specs

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Screen size (in)32.0
Resolution2560 x 1440
Panel typeVA
Refresh rate (Hz)180
HDR formatsHDR
Reconciled at2026-03-06 10:56:32.254648+00:00
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