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.
$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
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.
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
/40.0
—
180.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Top 25%
of all monitors
(40% weight)
biggest contributor
🟡
+13.6 pts
/30.0
—
1.0ms
Response Time is in the mid-pack (45th pct)
of all monitors
(30% weight)
🟢
+12.3 pts
/15.0
—
32.0"
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
/30.0
—
32.0"
Screen Size is in the Top 18%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
biggest contributor
🟢
+11.3 pts
/15.0
—
180.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Top 25%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
🟡
+9.1 pts
/20.0
—
1.0ms
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | 6619303 | 249.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-03-14 04:15:51.448828+00:00 |
| Newegg | N82E16824475481 | 249.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-03-03 02:23:18.564941+00:00 |
Recent price history (50)
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|---|---|---|---|
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-14 04:15:51.448828+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-13 04:25:49.165605+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-12 04:13:53.033341+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-11 04:12:02.461675+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-10 04:21:56.509176+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-09 04:22:51.210796+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-06 06:56:52.524775+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-03 02:46:36.795671+00:00 |
| newegg | 249.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-03-03 02:23:18.564941+00:00 |
| newegg | 249.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-03-02 10:51:06.009156+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 249.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-02 09:32:38.040175+00:00 |
Full specs
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| Screen size (in) | 32.0 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel type | VA |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 180 |
| HDR formats | HDR |
| Reconciled at | 2026-03-06 10:56:32.254648+00:00 |
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