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MSI - MAG 321CQF E18 32" Rapid VA LCD Curved QHD 180Hz 0.5ms FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HDR ready(DIsplayPort, HDMI) - Black

Price range: $219.99–249.99
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Exceptional Value
Outperforms 70% of monitors at a lower price than 71%.
$220 is 37% 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: 91 (computed 2026-03-14 07:05:00.378851+00:00)
GTIN-14: 00824142410523
MSI - MAG 321CQF E18 32" Rapid VA LCD Curved QHD 180Hz 0.5ms FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HDR ready(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 6.3kg
42%
Screen Size 32.0"
82% Above avg
Refresh Rate 180.0Hz
75% Above avg
Response Time 0.0ms
82% Above avg

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
67
Fair
Why this score?
🟢 +30.2 pts /40.0180.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the Top 25% of all monitors (40% weight) biggest contributor
🟢 +24.8 pts /30.00.0ms Response Time is in the Top 18% 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
52
Fair
Why this score?
🟢 +24.5 pts /30.032.0" Screen Size is in the Top 18% of all monitors (30% weight) biggest contributor
🟢 +16.5 pts /20.00.0ms Response Time is in the Top 18% of all monitors (20% weight)
🟢 +11.3 pts /15.0180.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the Top 25% of all monitors (15% 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 6643708 219.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-03-14 04:52:30.443530+00:00
Newegg N82E16824475497 249.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-03-13 02:25:57.892119+00:00

Recent price history (50)

Retailer Price Stock Seen at
bestbuy 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-14 04:52:30.443530+00:00
bestbuy 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-13 05:00:44.986455+00:00
newegg 249.99 USD In stock 2026-03-13 02:25:57.892119+00:00
bestbuy 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-12 04:49:54.433143+00:00
newegg 249.99 USD In stock 2026-03-12 02:27:12.870301+00:00
bestbuy 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-11 04:48:00.829405+00:00
newegg 249.99 USD In stock 2026-03-11 02:15:22.857310+00:00
bestbuy 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-10 04:57:32.173310+00:00
newegg 249.99 USD In stock 2026-03-10 02:22:56.726565+00:00
bestbuy 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-09 04:58:08.888309+00:00
newegg 249.99 USD In stock 2026-03-09 02:27:15.432536+00:00
newegg 249.99 USD In stock 2026-03-08 05:53:57.672469+00:00
newegg 249.99 USD In stock 2026-03-06 08:45:18.540512+00:00
bestbuy 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-06 07:15:43.760467+00:00
bestbuy 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-03 03:05:33.083406+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 219.99 USD In stock 2026-03-02 10:08:55.328939+00:00

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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