31.5-inch · 3840 × 2160 · 144 Hz · MSI global specification
31.5-inch curved VA monitor with native 4K resolution and up to 144 Hz. USB-C supports display input and up to 15 W charging, but MPRT Sync disables charging.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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31.5-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 170 Hz · MSI global specification
31.5-inch curved VA monitor with native 2560 × 1440 resolution. DisplayPort supports 165 Hz by default or 170 Hz with overclocking; HDMI reaches 144 Hz at native resolution.
Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specification · DisplayPort: up to 144 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode: up to 144 Hz, at native 3840 × 2160. The source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsManufacturer specification · Manual p. 25 lists 170 Hz maximum and 165 Hz default. Native QHD over HDMI is limited to 144 Hz; DP OverClocking must be enabled for 170 Hz.
MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
MSI's video-port table says DisplayPort 1.4a but the connection caption says 1.4b. · Manufacturer specification · Input counts and types.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsManufacturer specification · DisplayPort: up to 170 Hz with overclocking; HDMI: up to 144 Hz, at native 2560 × 1440. The source, cable and selected mode must support the signal.
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Manufacturer specification · PIP/PBP and Optix Scope cannot stay active with FreeSync Premium.
MSI G321CU English user manualManufacturer specification · Adaptive-Sync as named by MSI.
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Manufacturer specification · SDR typical brightness, not HDR peak.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsManufacturer specification · Manual p. 25 lists 250 nits typical for G32CQ4 E2; not HDR peak.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specification for each axis.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsManufacturer specification · Exact pixel-pitch row for both axes.
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Manufacturer specification · Adapter YJS090G-1904740D, output 19 V / 4.74 A (manual p. 20). MSI does not list typical operating wattage.
MSI G321CU English user manualManufacturer specification · Manual p. 25 identifies adapter ADPC2065 and matches the datasheet ratings. Output rating is not actual monitor consumption.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Exact signal-frequency row; not proof of adaptive-sync range for every input.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsManufacturer specification · Input signal-frequency row, not proof of VRR range for every input.
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsManufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Datasheet W×D×H and manual p. 21 W×H×D agree after reordering axes. This is assembled size; allow additional cable clearance.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G321CU English user manualManufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Panel active area, not external chassis dimensions.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsManufacturer specification · Panel active area, not chassis dimensions.
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Manufacturer specification · Up to 15 W (5 V / 3 A). Turning on MPRT Sync switches USB-C charging off.
MSI G321CU English user manualNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · One USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode input. Charging is up to 15 W but disabled by MPRT Sync. MSI's overview and manual disagree on USB data transfer.
MSI G321CU English user manualNo source recorded for this side.
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MSI does not say whether MPRT Sync and FreeSync can run together. · Manufacturer specification · The manual calls the mode MPRT Sync but does not say whether it runs with FreeSync Premium.
MSI G321CU English user manualManufacturer specification · Manual p. 18 says enabling Adaptive-Sync disables MPRT.
MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MSI does not list height adjustment for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet and manual (p. 5) list tilt only.
MSI G321CU English user manualMSI does not list height adjustment for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The G32CQ4 E2 stand diagram shows tilt; the 130 mm height travel in the shared manual applies to the G27CQ4P E2.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MSI does not list swivel for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's stand instructions and specification do not mention swivel.
MSI G321CU English user manualMSI does not list height adjustment for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's G32CQ4 E2 stand diagram and specification list tilt but do not mention swivel.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MSI does not list portrait pivot for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's stand instructions and specification do not mention pivot.
MSI G321CU English user manualMSI does not list height adjustment for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's G32CQ4 E2 stand diagram and specification list tilt but do not mention portrait pivot.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · Pro Mode includes an sRGB preset.
MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MSI does not say whether speakers are built in. · Manufacturer specification · The manual lists a headphone jack but does not say whether speakers are built in.
MSI G321CU English user manualNo source recorded for this side.
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Manufacturer specification · PIP/PBP disables MPRT Sync, FreeSync Premium and Optix Scope, locks response-time and HDMI 2.1 settings, and disables CEC; split-screen modes use separate 60 Hz timings.
MSI G321CU English user manualNo source recorded for this side.
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Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 7 labels CEC on the first HDMI input; needs a compatible source. PIP/PBP switches it off.
MSI G321CU English user manualNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · CIE 1976 basis; percentages above 100% are relative volume.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI's datasheet and manual give different gamut figures. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet lists DCI-P3 91% / sRGB 114.8%; the G32CQ4 E2 manual column lists 92% / 117% (both CIE 1976).
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · Exact G32CQ4 E2 timing table p. 28 permits 1080p120 and QHD120 on HDMI and DP, and 2160p30/50/60 input on HDMI only. Native panel remains 2560 × 1440. No specific-console VRR or native 4K guarantee.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · MSI labels this power consumption but gives no mode or test conditions.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MSI's documents give different DisplayPort revisions (1.4a and 1.4b). · Manufacturer specification · MSI's specification page and PDF table say DisplayPort 1.4a; the PDF connection diagram says 1.4b.
MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G321CU current specification tableManufacturer specification · The video-port table and rear connection caption agree.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Gross figure in manual p. 21, not product-only mass.
MSI G321CU English user manualMSI's datasheet and manual give different gross weights. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet states 9.1 kg gross; the G32CQ4 E2 manual row states 9.0 kg gross.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Needs a refresh rate above 85 Hz. Locks response time and brightness; disables HDCR, PIP/PBP, Optix Scope and USB-C charging. HDR and 1:1 screen size also disable it. MSI does not say whether it runs with FreeSync.
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Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 23: PIP supports Full HD, QHD and UHD at 60 Hz. PBP supports 960 × 2160 and 2880 × 2160 at 60 Hz in Mode 1, and 1920 × 2160 at 60 Hz in Mode 2; the 2160p rows exclude USB-C.
MSI G321CU English user manualNo source recorded for this side.
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Manufacturer specification · Central magnifier with 1.5×, 2× and 4× settings. Enabling it disables MPRT Sync, FreeSync Premium and PIP/PBP; HDR disables it. Not whole-screen resolution enhancement.
MSI G321CU English user manualNo source recorded for this side.
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Operating consumption is unknown. · Manufacturer specification · The manual lists adapter ratings (19 V, 4.74 A output) but no typical operating wattage.
MSI G321CU English user manualMSI does not list a typical operating wattage. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's 41 W figure has no measurement conditions; the 20 V / 3.25 A adapter is a supply rating.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Supply-input range, not operating power consumption.
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Manufacturer specification · DisplayPort: native 2560 × 1440 up to 170 Hz with DP OverClocking on; default 165 Hz. HDMI: native QHD up to 144 Hz. Needs a compatible source, cable and mode; lower the rate if overclocking causes errors.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 21 net weight; MSI does not say whether the stand is included.
MSI G321CU English user manualMSI's datasheet and manual give different net weights. · Manufacturer specification · Datasheet states 6.4 kg net; shared G32CQ4 E2 manual row states 6.2 kg net. No documented regional or revision explanation; stand inclusion is also unspecified.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet lists 3840 × 2160 up to 144 Hz over USB-C; needs a compatible source and cable.
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USB data-transfer support is disputed. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's overview advertises USB-C data transfer, but the manual (p. 7) says the port supports video signals only, not data.
MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G321CU model overviewNo source recorded for this side.
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Manufacturer specification · Second triple is explicitly Without Stand; cable and mounting clearance are additional.
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Stand inclusion is unspecified. · Manufacturer specification · The manual gives 5.9 kg net and 8.6 kg gross without saying whether the stand is included.
MSI G321CU English user manualMSI does not list a typical operating wattage. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet lists 6.4 kg net and the manual 6.2 kg; neither says whether the stand is included.
MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 columnEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
25 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | MSI G321CU | MSI G32CQ4 E2 |
|---|---|---|
Screen diagonal SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer panel diagonal; rounded size printed on marketing imagery may differ. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer panel diagonal; rounded size printed on marketing imagery may differ. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 31.5 in | 31.5 in |
Native resolutionDifferent Sources | 3840 × 2160 | 2560 × 1440 |
Panel technology Sources | VA LCD | VA LCD |
Aspect ratio Sources | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Declared brightnessDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · SDR typical brightness, not HDR peak. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 25 lists 250 nits typical for G32CQ4 E2; not HDR peak. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | 300 cd/m² | 250 cd/m² |
Static contrast claim SourcesMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Static contrast. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 3000:1 | 3000:1 |
Colour depth SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Where FRC is listed, the panel uses frame-rate control to reach the stated depth. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Where FRC is listed, the panel uses frame-rate control to reach the stated depth. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 8-bit + FRC | 8-bit + FRC |
Screen shape Sources | Curved, 1500R | Curved, 1500R |
HDR capability SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · HDR Ready as listed by MSI; not a DisplayHDR certification. HDR disables Night Vision, contrast, MPRT Sync, colour temperature, Low Blue Light, Optix Scope, HDCR, PIP/PBP and brightness adjustment. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · HDR Ready as listed by MSI; not a DisplayHDR certification. HDR input disables Night Vision, MPRT, Low Blue Light, HDCR, brightness, contrast and colour-temperature controls (manual p. 16). MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | HDR Ready | HDR Ready |
Declared colour gamut SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · CIE 1976 basis; percentages above 100% are relative volume. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 MSI's datasheet and manual give different gamut figures. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet lists DCI-P3 91% / sRGB 114.8%; the G32CQ4 E2 manual column lists 92% / 117% (both CIE 1976). MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Adobe RGB 90% / DCI-P3 91% / sRGB 114% (CIE 1976) | Conflicting sources |
Claimed viewing angles Sources | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical |
Panel surface SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer surface description. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer surface description. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
Displayed colour count SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Colour count reached with FRC, not a native 10-bit panel. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · FRC-assisted count, not native 10-bit depth. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 1.07 billion (8-bit + FRC) | 1.07 billion (8-bit + FRC) |
Active display areaDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Panel active area, not external chassis dimensions. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Panel active area, not chassis dimensions. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 697.306 × 392.234 mm (horizontal × vertical) | 697.344 × 392.256 mm (horizontal × vertical) |
Pixel pitchDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer specification for each axis. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Exact pixel-pitch row for both axes. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 0.18159 × 0.18159 mm (horizontal × vertical) | 0.2724 × 0.2724 mm (horizontal × vertical) |
sRGB picture preset SourcesMSI G321CU No source recorded. MSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Pro Mode includes an sRGB preset. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Not provided | Yes |
Refresh rateDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · DisplayPort: up to 144 Hz; HDMI: up to 144 Hz; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode: up to 144 Hz, at native 3840 × 2160. The source, cable and selected mode must support the signal. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 25 lists 170 Hz maximum and 165 Hz default. Native QHD over HDMI is limited to 144 Hz; DP OverClocking must be enabled for 170 Hz. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
Adaptive sync SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · AMD FreeSync Premium. Enabling it disables PIP/PBP and Optix Scope and changes 1:1 screen size to Auto; those modes can also disable FreeSync. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 18 says enabling Adaptive-Sync disables MPRT. MSI lists no FreeSync tier or G-SYNC certification. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Yes | Yes |
Adaptive-sync technologyDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · PIP/PBP and Optix Scope cannot stay active with FreeSync Premium. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Adaptive-Sync as named by MSI. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | AMD FreeSync Premium | Adaptive-Sync |
Maximum native-resolution USB-C refresh SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet lists 3840 × 2160 up to 144 Hz over USB-C; needs a compatible source and cable. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | 144 Hz | Not provided |
Maximum native-resolution HDMI refresh SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · 3840 × 2160 at 144 Hz needs HDMI 2.1 set to '4K 144Hz – PC' (manual pp. 18, 22–23); the console setting is 4K 120 Hz. PIP/PBP locks this setting. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz over HDMI; 170 Hz needs DisplayPort with overclocking. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
Input signal frequencyDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Exact signal-frequency row; not proof of adaptive-sync range for every input. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Input signal-frequency row, not proof of VRR range for every input. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 180–317 kHz horizontal / 48–144 Hz vertical | 70.56–243.38 kHz horizontal / 48–170 Hz vertical |
Response method and claim SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Separate from the manual's 4 ms GtG figure; neither is input lag. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · GtG, MPRT and input lag are different measures. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 1 ms MPRT | 1 ms MPRT |
Rated moving-picture response SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Blur-reduction (MPRT) figure, not GtG or input lag. MPRT Sync needs a refresh rate above 85 Hz and disables USB-C charging. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Blur-reduction (MPRT) figure, separate from GtG or input lag. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 1 ms | 1 ms |
Rated grey-to-grey response SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 20 lists 4 ms GtG separately from 1 ms MPRT. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · G32CQ4 E2 manual p. 25: 4 ms GtG, separate from 1 ms MPRT. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | 4 ms | 4 ms |
Motion-blur reduction mode SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Needs a refresh rate above 85 Hz. Locks response time and brightness; disables HDCR, PIP/PBP, Optix Scope and USB-C charging. HDR and 1:1 screen size also disable it. MSI does not say whether it runs with FreeSync. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | MPRT Sync | Not provided |
MPRT with adaptive sync SourcesMSI G321CU MSI does not say whether MPRT Sync and FreeSync can run together. · Manufacturer specification · The manual calls the mode MPRT Sync but does not say whether it runs with FreeSync Premium. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 18 says enabling Adaptive-Sync disables MPRT. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Not listed by the manufacturer | No |
MPRT motion-blur mode SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Needs a refresh rate above 85 Hz. Locks response time and brightness; disables HDCR, PIP/PBP, Optix Scope and USB-C charging. HDR and 1:1 screen size also disable it. MSI does not say whether it runs with FreeSync. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · MPRT needs a refresh rate above 85 Hz and locks brightness and response-time controls. HDR disables MPRT; HDCR and MPRT cannot run together; enabling Adaptive-Sync disables MPRT. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Yes | Yes |
Overclocked refresh rate SourcesMSI G321CU No source recorded. MSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · DisplayPort: native 2560 × 1440 up to 170 Hz with DP OverClocking on; default 165 Hz. HDMI: native QHD up to 144 Hz. Needs a compatible source, cable and mode; lower the rate if overclocking causes errors. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Not provided | 170 Hz |
Inputs and versionsDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU MSI's video-port table says DisplayPort 1.4a but the connection caption says 1.4b. · Manufacturer specification · Input counts and types. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · DisplayPort: up to 170 Hz with overclocking; HDMI: up to 144 Hz, at native 2560 × 1440. The source, cable and selected mode must support the signal. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 1 × DisplayPort; 2 × HDMI 2.1; USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode with up to 15 W Power Delivery; headphone output | 1 × DisplayPort 1.2a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output |
USB-C charging SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Up to 15 W (5 V / 3 A). Turning on MPRT Sync switches USB-C charging off. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | 15 W | Not provided |
USB-C display input SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · One USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode input. Charging is up to 15 W but disabled by MPRT Sync. MSI's overview and manual disagree on USB data transfer. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | Yes | Not provided |
DisplayPort version SourcesMSI G321CU MSI's documents give different DisplayPort revisions (1.4a and 1.4b). · Manufacturer specification · MSI's specification page and PDF table say DisplayPort 1.4a; the PDF connection diagram says 1.4b. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G321CU current specification tableMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · The video-port table and rear connection caption agree. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | Conflicting sources | 1.2a |
Picture-in-picture / picture-by-picture SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · PIP/PBP disables MPRT Sync, FreeSync Premium and Optix Scope, locks response-time and HDMI 2.1 settings, and disables CEC; split-screen modes use separate 60 Hz timings. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | PIP and PBP supported | Not provided |
Headphone output SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · One headphone output; MSI does not list speakers. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · One headphone output; MSI does not list speakers. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | Yes | Yes |
Split-screen timing limits SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 23: PIP supports Full HD, QHD and UHD at 60 Hz. PBP supports 960 × 2160 and 2880 × 2160 at 60 Hz in Mode 1, and 1920 × 2160 at 60 Hz in Mode 2; the 2160p rows exclude USB-C. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | Mode-dependent 60 Hz timings | Not provided |
HDMI CEC SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 7 labels CEC on the first HDMI input; needs a compatible source. PIP/PBP switches it off. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | Yes | Not provided |
Console input mode SourcesMSI G321CU No source recorded. MSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Exact G32CQ4 E2 timing table p. 28 permits 1080p120 and QHD120 on HDMI and DP, and 2160p30/50/60 input on HDMI only. Native panel remains 2560 × 1440. No specific-console VRR or native 4K guarantee. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Not provided | HDMI 1080p/1440p at 120 Hz; HDMI 2160p input up to 60 Hz |
Dimensions with standDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Datasheet W×D×H and manual p. 21 W×H×D agree after reordering axes. This is assembled size; allow additional cable clearance. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 710.5 × 528.2 × 249.3 mm (width × height × depth, with stand) | 709.4 × 509.4 × 248.7 mm (width × height × depth, with stand) |
Stand depthDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | 249.3 mm | 248.7 mm |
VESA mounting pattern Sources | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
Supplied stand tilt SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Only tilt is stated in the sheet; omitted height, pivot and swivel are not proven absent. MSI G321CU — exact model specifications | −5° to +20° | −5° to +20° |
Dimensions without stand SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Second triple is explicitly Without Stand; cable and mounting clearance are additional. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | 710.5 × 423.3 × 96.8 mm (width × height × depth) | Not provided |
Security-lock slot SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Lock slot only; no lock included. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Lock slot only; no lock included. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | Yes | Yes |
Reported net weight SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 21 net weight; MSI does not say whether the stand is included. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 MSI's datasheet and manual give different net weights. · Manufacturer specification · Datasheet states 6.4 kg net; shared G32CQ4 E2 manual row states 6.2 kg net. No documented regional or revision explanation; stand inclusion is also unspecified. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | 5.9 kg | Conflicting sources |
Gross weight SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Gross figure in manual p. 21, not product-only mass. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 MSI's datasheet and manual give different gross weights. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet states 9.1 kg gross; the G32CQ4 E2 manual row states 9.0 kg gross. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | 8.6 kg | Conflicting sources |
AC input SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Supply-input range, not operating power consumption. MSI G321CU — exact model specificationsMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz | Not provided |
Power supplyDifferent SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Adapter YJS090G-1904740D, output 19 V / 4.74 A (manual p. 20). MSI does not list typical operating wattage. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 25 identifies adapter ADPC2065 and matches the datasheet ratings. Output rating is not actual monitor consumption. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | External adaptor: 19 V, 4.74 A; AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 1.5 A | External adaptor: 20 V, 3.25 A; AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz |
Manufacturer-listed power SourcesMSI G321CU No source recorded. MSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · MSI labels this power consumption but gives no mode or test conditions. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | Not provided | 41 W |
Physical OSD controls SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Directional navigation with configurable hotkeys. Available shortcuts include input, PIP/PBP, brightness, Night Vision and Optix Scope; availability depends on the active mode. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Manual pp. 14 and 21: multi-directional OSD navigation with configurable hotkeys; supports Smart Crosshair. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | 5-way joystick with custom shortcuts | 5-way joystick with custom shortcuts |
Night Vision SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · OSD dark-area adjustment; disabled with HDR. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Gaming-menu dark-area adjustment with Normal, Strong, Strongest and A.I. options; unavailable with HDR. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Yes | Yes |
Smart Crosshair SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · OSD crosshair with white, red or automatic colour, position and reset controls. Can be enabled alongside Optix Scope; no gameplay benefit guaranteed. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · G32CQ4 E2 is explicitly named for icon, white/red/automatic colour, position and reset controls. This is a display overlay, not game aiming accuracy. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Yes | Yes |
Optix Scope SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Central magnifier with 1.5×, 2× and 4× settings. Enabling it disables MPRT Sync, FreeSync Premium and PIP/PBP; HDR disables it. Not whole-screen resolution enhancement. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | Yes | Not provided |
Low-blue-light mode SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · OSD colour-temperature adjustment that warms the display; Anti-Blue mode forces it on and HDR disables it. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · OSD mode that shifts colour temperature toward yellow, forced on in Anti-Blue mode and disabled with HDR; MSI describes it as a software solution. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Yes | Yes |
Flicker-free declaration SourcesMSI G321CU Manufacturer specification · Does not apply with Anti Motion Blur/MPRT on. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 Manufacturer specification · Does not apply with Anti Motion Blur/MPRT on. MSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Yes | Yes |
Height-adjustable stand SourcesMSI G321CU MSI does not list height adjustment for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet and manual (p. 5) list tilt only. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 MSI does not list height adjustment for this model. · Manufacturer specification · The G32CQ4 E2 stand diagram shows tilt; the 130 mm height travel in the shared manual applies to the G27CQ4P E2. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
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Portrait pivot SourcesMSI G321CU MSI does not list portrait pivot for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's stand instructions and specification do not mention pivot. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 MSI does not list height adjustment for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's G32CQ4 E2 stand diagram and specification list tilt but do not mention portrait pivot. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Swivel-adjustable stand SourcesMSI G321CU MSI does not list swivel for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's stand instructions and specification do not mention swivel. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 MSI does not list height adjustment for this model. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's G32CQ4 E2 stand diagram and specification list tilt but do not mention swivel. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Operating power consumption SourcesMSI G321CU Operating consumption is unknown. · Manufacturer specification · The manual lists adapter ratings (19 V, 4.74 A output) but no typical operating wattage. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 MSI does not list a typical operating wattage. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's 41 W figure has no measurement conditions; the 20 V / 3.25 A adapter is a supply rating. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specifications | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
USB-C data transfer SourcesMSI G321CU USB data-transfer support is disputed. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's overview advertises USB-C data transfer, but the manual (p. 7) says the port supports video signals only, not data. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G321CU model overviewMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | Conflicting sources | Not provided |
Weight with stand SourcesMSI G321CU Stand inclusion is unspecified. · Manufacturer specification · The manual gives 5.9 kg net and 8.6 kg gross without saying whether the stand is included. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 MSI does not list a typical operating wattage. · Manufacturer specification · MSI's datasheet lists 6.4 kg net and the manual 6.2 kg; neither says whether the stand is included. MSI G32CQ4 E2 — exact model specificationsMSI G-series E2 English manual v1.1 — exact G32CQ4 E2 column | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Built-in speakers SourcesMSI G321CU MSI does not say whether speakers are built in. · Manufacturer specification · The manual lists a headphone jack but does not say whether speakers are built in. MSI G321CU English user manualMSI G32CQ4 E2 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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