Compare MSI Optix MAG281URF vs MSI Summit MS321UP

Connectivity

Ports
1x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2x HDMI 2.1 (CEC), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (a), 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
3x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x 3.5 mm Microphone In, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out (Audio Combo), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB 2.0 (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 1x SD Memory Card Slot, 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; u...

Construction

Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
100 mm / 3.937 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-45° ~ 45°
-35° ~ 35°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Size | Depth
9.2 in / 233.68 mm w/ stand
9.25 in / 235 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
16.07 in / 408.22 mm w/ stand
18.14 in / 460.78 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
25.13 in / 638.27 mm
28.63 in / 727.1 mm
Weight
4.8 kg / 11 lbs w/o stand , 7.7 kg / 17 lbs w/ stand
9.7 kg / 21 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness
300 nits / 400 nits (peak)
400 nits / 600 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 1000000:1 (dynamic)
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
28" (28 in / 711.2 mm)
32" (32 in / 812.87 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
95% DCI-P3, 124% sRGB
95% DCI-P3, 136% sRGB
Pixel Density
157 ppi
137 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.161 mm
0.185 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
60 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
4K (3840x2160)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
DisplayHDR 400
DisplayHDR 600
Licenses
EyeSafe Certified
TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Video
Crosshair, Frameless design, Optix Scope, Less Blue Light Premium, MPRT Sync, Rapid IPS, Picture-by-Picture, MSI Mystic Light, KVM 2.0, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Picture-in-Picture, Night Vision, Adaptive-Sync technology
Frameless design, KVM Switch, MSI True Color Technology, Picture-by-Picture, Low Blue Light, MSI Productivity Intelligence (P.I.), 5-way Joystick Navigator / Macro-key, Picture-in-Picture, Flicker-free technology

Performance

Power Consumption
33.3 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB Type-B cable (optional)
Magnetic Monitor Hood
Debut
2021
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
91%
88%
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • DisplayHDR 600
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons

Price

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