Comparison between:
- 31.5" Gigabyte M32Q
- 31.5" MSI MAG321QR-QD
- 31.5" MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Gigabyte M32Q | MSI MAG321QR-QD | MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD | |
| Series | - | MAG | MPG |
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| Model year | 2021 | 2023 | 2021 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 31.5 in | 31.5 in | 31.5 in |
| Diagonal | 801 mm 80.1 cm 31.5354 in 2.628 ft | 801 mm 80.1 cm 31.5354 in 2.628 ft | 801 mm 80.1 cm 31.5354 in 2.628 ft |
| Width | 698.112 mm 69.8112 cm 27.4847 in 2.2904 ft | 698.112 mm 69.8112 cm 27.4847 in 2.2904 ft | 698.112 mm 69.8112 cm 27.4847 in 2.2904 ft |
| Height | 392.688 mm 39.2688 cm 15.4602 in 1.2883 ft | 392.688 mm 39.2688 cm 15.4602 in 1.2883 ft | 392.688 mm 39.2688 cm 15.4602 in 1.2883 ft |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 8 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | No | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.273 mm 0.0273 cm 0.0107 in 0.0009 ft | 0.272 mm 0.0272 cm 0.0107 in 0.0009 ft | 0.277 mm 0.0277 cm 0.0109 in 0.0009 ft |
| Pixel density | 93 ppi 36 ppcm | 93 ppi 36 ppcm | 93 ppi 36 ppcm |
| Display area | 90.37 % | 89.33 % | - |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 120 % | 140 % | 99 % |
| Adobe RGB (1998) | - | 98 % | 99 % |
| DCI P3 | 94 % | 97 % | 95 % |
| Rec. 2020 | - | 81 % | - |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | 460 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² | 600 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 1200 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 100000000 : 1 | - |
| HDR | HDR DisplayHDR 400 HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 1 ms 0.0010 s | 4 ms 0.0040 s | 1 ms 0.0010 s |
| Average response time | 3.6 ms 0.0036 s | - | - |
| Maximum response time | 6 ms 0.0060 s | - | - |
| Input lag | 5.4 ms 0.0054 s | - | - |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte |
| Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | No | No | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | 30 kHz - 222 kHz | 72.6 kHz - 245.5 kHz | 90.9 kHz - 242.4 kHz |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 48 Hz - 170 Hz | 48 Hz - 170 Hz | 48 Hz - 175 Hz |
| Native - 165 Hz Overclock - 170 Hz | DisplayPort - 48 Hz - 170 Hz HDMI - 48 Hz - 144 Hz USB Type-C - 48 Hz - 170 Hz PS5 - 2K with VRR; FHD @ 120 Hz | DisplayPort - 175 Hz HDMI - 144 Hz |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (average) | - | 32 W | 42 W |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 120 W | - | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 715.8 mm 71.58 cm 28.1811 in 2.3484 ft | 716.2 mm 71.62 cm 28.1969 in 2.3497 ft | 727.1 mm 72.71 cm 28.626 in 2.3855 ft |
| Height | 423.8 mm 42.38 cm 16.685 in 1.3904 ft | 428.5 mm 42.85 cm 16.8701 in 1.4058 ft | - |
| Depth | 44.3 mm 4.43 cm 1.7441 in 0.1453 ft | 61 mm 6.1 cm 2.4016 in 0.2001 ft | - |
| Weight | 7.1 kg 15.65 lbs | - | - |
| Width with stand | 715.8 mm 71.58 cm 28.1811 in 2.3484 ft | 716.2 mm 71.62 cm 28.1969 in 2.3497 ft | 727.1 mm 72.71 cm 28.626 in 2.3855 ft |
| Height with stand | 455.3 mm 45.53 cm 17.9252 in 1.4938 ft | 476 mm 47.6 cm 18.7402 in 1.5617 ft | 482.2 mm 48.22 cm 18.9843 in 1.582 ft |
| Depth with stand | 244.3 mm 24.43 cm 9.6181 in 0.8015 ft | 233.7 mm 23.37 cm 9.2008 in 0.7667 ft | 251.8 mm 25.18 cm 9.9134 in 0.8261 ft |
| Weight with stand | 10.2 kg 22.49 lbs | 8.5 kg 18.74 lbs | 10.2 kg 22.49 lbs |
| Box width | 958 mm 95.8 cm 37.7165 in 3.143 ft | - | 990 mm 99 cm 38.9764 in 3.248 ft |
| Box height | 554 mm 55.4 cm 21.811 in 1.8176 ft | - | 575 mm 57.5 cm 22.6378 in 1.8865 ft |
| Box depth | 196 mm 19.6 cm 7.7165 in 0.643 ft | - | 196 mm 19.6 cm 7.7165 in 0.643 ft |
| Box weight | 13.6 kg 29.98 lbs | 11.2 kg 24.69 lbs | 15 kg 33.07 lbs |
| Stand depth | 244.3 mm 24.43 cm 9.6181 in 0.8015 ft | 233.7 mm 23.37 cm 9.2008 in 0.7667 ft | 251.8 mm 25.18 cm 9.9134 in 0.8261 ft |
| Colors | Black | Black | Black |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft | 130 mm 13 cm 5.1181 in 0.4265 ft | 100 mm 10 cm 3.937 in 0.3281 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | No | No | No |
| Left/right swivel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | 30 ° | 45 ° | 30 ° |
| Right swivel | 30 ° | 45 ° | 30 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 21 ° | 20 ° | 20 ° |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | 2 x 3 W | - | - |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream) 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream) 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream) 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream) 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream) 1 x USB 2.0 (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode) 2 x HDMI 2.0 (CEC) 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream) 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream) 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; DP Alt Mode) 2 x HDMI 2.0 (b) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a) 1 x 3.5 mm Microphone In 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2 | - | - |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | 6-axis color control Aim Stabilizer Sync AMD FreeSync Premium Black Equalizer Crosshair Dashboard Eagle Eye Flicker-free technology KVM Switch Low Blue Light OSD Sidekick Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture Smart OD | 5-way navigator joystick Adaptive-Sync technology AMD FreeSync Premium Flicker-free technology Frameless design Gaming Intelligence App KVM Switch Low Blue Light MSI Mystic Light Night Vision NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Quantum Dot Color Rapid IPS Smart Crosshair Wide Color Gamut | 5-way OSD navigation joystick Built-in power supply Flicker-free technology Frameless design KVM Switch Low Blue Light MSI Mystic Light Night Vision NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture Quantum Dot Color Rapid Boost |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | EyeSafe Display TUV Rheinland Eye Safety Certified | BSMI CE FCC-B RoHS TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification WEEE | - |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | - | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating humidity | - | 10 % - 80 % | 10 % - 80 % |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | DisplayPort cable HDMI cable USB 3.0 upstream cable | DisplayPort cable (optional) HDMI cable (optional) USB Type-B cable (optional) | Audio combo cable DisplayPort cable HDMI cable Mouse bungee USB Type-A to Type-B cable USB Type-C to Type-C cable |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Gigabyte M32Q | MSI MAG321QR-QD | MSI Optix MPG321QRF-QD |