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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Philips 32M1C5500VL/00 in its exact official UK catalogue configuration. The manufacturer specifies a 31.5-inch display; panel, input-specific refresh and stand details are preserved in the specifications.
Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
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Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE4 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 04
Native resolution
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Match the monitor to the connection. Refresh limits depend on the input, cable and source device. Confirm the exact regional ports, stand adjustment and mount. Manufacturer response-time methods such as MPRT and GtG are different; neither the image nor these figures establish an independent motion or colour-quality test.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1 (Signal Input); Sync Input (Separate Sync); Audio out (Audio (In/Out)); HDCP 1.4 (HDMI / DisplayPort), HDCP 2.2 (HDMI / DisplayPort) (HDCP)
Sources
MSI 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.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: Signal Input. Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: Sync Input. Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: Audio (In/Out). Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: HDCP.
MSI G32CQ4 E2709.4 × 509.4 × 248.7 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00709 x 527 x 239 mm
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer tuple, units and stand basis retained exactly. No missing axis label or malformed tuple is silently corrected. Section: Dimensions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: Product with stand (max height).
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR capability
MSI G32CQ4 E2HDR Ready
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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).
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Height-adjustable stand
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Swivel-adjustable stand
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Portrait pivot
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Smart Crosshair
MSI G32CQ4 E2Yes
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Console input mode
MSI G32CQ4 E2HDMI 1080p/1440p at 120 Hz; HDMI 2160p input up to 60 Hz
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Gross weight
MSI G32CQ4 E2Conflicting evidence
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Low-blue-light mode
MSI G32CQ4 E2Yes
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer qualifications and test conditions
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Radius of the arc of the display curvature (mm) The maximum resolution works for DP input only. For best output performance, please always ensure that your graphic card is capable of achieving the maximum resolution and refresh rate of this Philips display. Response time value equal to SmartResponse MPRT adjusts the brightness for blur reduction, so the brightness cannot be adjusted while MPRT is turned on. To reduce motion blur, the LED backlight will strobe in time with the screen refresh rate, which may cause a noticeable change in brightness. MPRT is a gaming-optimised mode. Turning on MPRT may cause noticeable screen flickering. It is recommended to turn this mode off when you are not using the gaming function. NTSC Area based on CIE 1976 sRGB Area based on CIE1931 The monitor may look different from feature images.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating power consumption
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 25 identifies adapter ADPC2065 and matches the datasheet ratings. Output rating is not actual monitor consumption.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Regulatory Approvals
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00CB, CE Mark, FCC Class B, ICES-003, CU-EAC, EAEU RoHS, TUV/ISO9241-307, TUV-BAUART
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Compliance and standards. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio (In/Out)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Audio out
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Signal Input
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00HDMI 2.0 x 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Sync Input
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Separate Sync
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Convenience. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Other convenience
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Kensington lock, VESA mount (100 x 100 mm)
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Convenience. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Plug & Play Compatibility
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00DDC/CI, Mac OS X, sRGB, Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Convenience. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
User convenience
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Power On/Off, Menu/OK, Input/Up, Game Settings/Down, SmartImage game/Back
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Convenience. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Packaging in mm (W x H x D)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00782 x 523 x 227 mm
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Dimensions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Product with stand (max height)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00709 x 527 x 239 mm
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Dimensions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Product without stand (mm)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00709 x 423 x 95 mm
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Dimensions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Relative humidity
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/0020%-80 %
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Temperature range (operation)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/000°C to 40 °C
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Temperature range (storage)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00-20°C to 60 °C
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Adaptive sync (VRR)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Yes
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Aspect ratio
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/0016:9
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Backlight type
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00W-LED system
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00250
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour gamut (typical)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00NTSC 102.1%*, sRGB 121.6%*
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Contrast ratio (typical)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/003000:1
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display colours
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/0016.7 M (8 bit)
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display Screen Coating
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Anti-Glare, 3H, Haze 25%
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
EasyRead
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Yes
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Effective viewing area
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00697.344 (H) x 392.256 (V) - at a 1500R curvature*
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Flicker-free
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Yes
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00HDR 10 supported
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
LCD panel type
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00VA LCD
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Low Input Lag
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Yes
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
LowBlue Mode
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Yes
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum resolution
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00HDMI: 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz, DP: 2560 x 1440 @ 165 Hz*
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MPRT
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/001 ms
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel Size
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/0031.5 inch / 80 cm
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Picture enhancement
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00SmartImage game
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel Density
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/0093.24 PPI
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel pitch
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/000.2724 x 0.2724 mm
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Response time (typical)
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/004 ms (Gray to Gray)*
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SmartContrast
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Mega Infinity DCR
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
sRGB
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Yes
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Environmental and energy
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00RoHS
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Sustainability. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Recyclable packaging material
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00100
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Sustainability. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Sustainability. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cables
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, Power cable
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: What's in the box?. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Monitor with stand
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Yes
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: What's in the box?. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
User Documentation
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Yes
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded for this side.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: What's in the box?. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Overclocked refresh rate
MSI G32CQ4 E2170 Hz
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reported net weight
MSI G32CQ4 E2Conflicting evidence
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stand depth
MSI G32CQ4 E2248.7 mm
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Weight with stand
MSI G32CQ4 E2Not verified
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00Not verified
Sources
MSI 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.
The source identifies the exact regional model and its display, stand and connection details. Compare the published requirements for your inputs and room or desk; these are manufacturer claims.
Specifications and included accessories can vary by regional code. Manufacturer test conditions and illustrative-image qualifications are preserved. Current stock, independent picture quality and measured performance are not established.
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).
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
HDMI: 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz, DP: 2560 x 1440 @ 165 Hz*
Effective viewing areaSources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
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.
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.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer display/input specification: HDMI: 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz, DP: 2560 x 1440 @ 165 Hz*. Input, cable, resolution and overclocking requirements remain as published; this is not measured performance.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
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.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: Signal Input. Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: Sync Input. Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: Audio (In/Out). Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: HDCP.
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.
HDMI 1080p/1440p at 120 Hz; HDMI 2160p input up to 60 Hz
Not provided
Low Input LagSources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Connectivity. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer tuple, units and stand basis retained exactly. No missing axis label or malformed tuple is silently corrected. Section: Dimensions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred. Source field: Product with stand (max height).
709.4 × 509.4 × 248.7 mm (width × height × depth, with stand)
709 x 527 x 239 mm
Stand depthSources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer dimensions with stand, shown width × height × depth. Stand depth is not panel thickness and excludes additional cable clearance.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Dimensions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Dimensions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: What's in the box?. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Manual p. 25 identifies adapter ADPC2065 and matches the datasheet ratings. Output rating is not actual monitor consumption.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Sustainability. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
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.
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.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Picture/Display. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Convenience. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Convenience. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Power On/Off, Menu/OK, Input/Up, Game Settings/Down, SmartImage game/Back
OSD LanguagesSources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: Convenience. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Convenience. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Operating conditions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Sustainability. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Dimensions. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Sustainability. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: Compliance and standards. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
CB, CE Mark, FCC Class B, ICES-003, CU-EAC, EAEU RoHS, TUV/ISO9241-307, TUV-BAUART
CablesSources
MSI G32CQ4 E2
No source recorded.
Philips 32M1C5500VL/00
Manufacturer specification · Section: What's in the box?. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Manufacturer specification · Section: What's in the box?. Source wording and any stated units retained. Unlisted units and capability absences are not inferred.
Radius of the arc of the display curvature (mm) The maximum resolution works for DP input only. For best output performance, please always ensure that your graphic card is capable of achieving the maximum resolution and refresh rate of this Philips display. Response time value equal to SmartResponse MPRT adjusts the brightness for blur reduction, so the brightness cannot be adjusted while MPRT is turned on. To reduce motion blur, the LED backlight will strobe in time with the screen refresh rate, which may cause a noticeable change in brightness. MPRT is a gaming-optimised mode. Turning on MPRT may cause noticeable screen flickering. It is recommended to turn this mode off when you are not using the gaming function. NTSC Area based on CIE 1976 sRGB Area based on CIE1931 The monitor may look different from feature images.
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Declared colour gamutSources
MSI 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 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 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 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 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'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'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 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.
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