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MSI Optix MAG321CURV Curved

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Product Overview

MSI Optix MAG321CURV is a high-end 32-inch 4K 1500R-curved gaming monitor in MSI's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel.
Its 1500R curvature provides a more immersive visual experience. The included stand comes with tilt and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 77%
Pros
  • 1500R curvature
  • Stand with tilt and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 2500:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
Cons

    What external reviewers found

    External score 72%
    Pros
    • Good color coverage
    • Good contrast and black levels
    • Solid build quality
    • Sleek design
    • Sharp, accurate color in SDR and HDR modes
    Cons
    • No adaptive sync
    • No G-Sync support
    • No gamma presets

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    External Reviews

    pcmag[1]

    Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)
    Reviewers from pcmag have found:
    MSI's Optix MAG321CURV is a decent, price-aggressive monitor. It's not the screaming high-response twitch monitor that hardcore gamers lust for. It lacks the sizzling refresh rate and adaptive sync technology of competitive gaming monitors. But its high resolution and adept handling of photos make it suitable for home-office use.
    Pros
    • Sleek design
    • Good color coverage
    • Solid build quality
    Cons
    • No G-Sync support
    • No adaptive sync

    tomshardware[2]

    Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)
    Reviewers from tomshardware have found:
    The MAG321CURV doesn't let you adjust gamma, so you'll have to accept a light value of around 2.03. Activating the User Color Temperature cut brightness by more than half. With detail set to its max level, we were able to game at a consistent 60 fps.
    Pros
    • Sharp, accurate color in SDR and HDR modes
    • Good contrast and black levels
    Cons
    • No G-Sync or FreeSync
    • No gamma presets

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    References

    1. ^ MSI Optix MAG321CURV Review. [pcmag].
    2. ^ MSI Optix MAG321CURV 32-Inch 4K Gaming Monitor Review: Budget-Friendly. [tomshardware].

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