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MSI Optix MAG321CQR vs MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Global manufacturer model · Optix MAG321CQR · regional retail SKU not specified

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR in the manufacturer's documented model configuration.

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Larger stated manufacturer display diagonal: 31.5 in vs 27 in

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Smaller stated manufacturer display diagonal: 27 in vs 31.5 in

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Global manufacturer model · Optix MPG27CQ2 · regional retail SKU not specified

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Screen diagonal

Panel diagonal. Resolution, aspect ratio and viewing distance also affect the workspace; a larger diagonal is not an image-quality score.

MSI Optix MAG321CQR31.5 in

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

Source 1

MSI Optix MPG27CQ227 in

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

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WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

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Manufacturer display diagonal

In Visual facts

MSI Optix MAG321CQR31.5 in

MSI Optix MPG27CQ227 in

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

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Manufacturer inputs and connections

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR1x DP (1.2) 2x HDMI™ (2.0); 2x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 Type B (PC to Monitor); 1x Earphone out

MSI Optix MPG27CQ21x DP (1.2) 2x HDMI™ (2.0); 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type A 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type B (PC to Monitor); 1x Earphone out 1x Mic in 1x Audio combo jack (PC to monitor)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Exact video, audio and USB rows. Versions and mode conditions remain unchanged.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Exact video, audio and USB rows. Versions and mode conditions remain unchanged.

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Active Display Area (mm)

In Visual facts

MSI Optix MAG321CQR697.344(H) x 393.696(V)

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2596.736(H) x 335.664(V)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Adjustment (Height)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR0 ~ 130mm

MSI Optix MPG27CQ20 ~ 120mm

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

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Audio ports

In Visual facts

MSI Optix MAG321CQR1x Earphone out

MSI Optix MPG27CQ21x Earphone out 1x Mic in 1x Audio combo jack (PC to monitor)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Brightness (nits)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR300 nits

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2400 nits

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

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DCI-P3 / sRGB

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR92% / Up to 122%

MSI Optix MPG27CQ290% / 115%

Sources

MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Dimension (W x H x D)

MSI Optix MAG321CQR710 x 510 x 262 mm / 28 x 20 x 10.3 inch

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2612 x 555.8 x 252.65 mm

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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DYNAMIC REFRESH RATE TECHNOLOGY

MSI Optix MAG321CQRFreesync premium

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2Adaptive-Sync

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Panel Size

MSI Optix MAG321CQR31.5" (80cm)

MSI Optix MPG27CQ227" (69cm)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Pixel Pitch (H x V)

MSI Optix MAG321CQR0.2724(H) x 0.2724(V)

MSI Optix MPG27CQ20.2331(H) x 0.2331(V)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

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Power consumption

MSI Optix MAG321CQR45W

MSI Optix MPG27CQ290W

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

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Power Type

MSI Optix MAG321CQRExternal Adaptor 12V 5A

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2External Adaptor 20V 4.5A

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Signal Frequency

MSI Optix MAG321CQR55.3 to 162KHz (H) 48 to 144Hz (V)

MSI Optix MPG27CQ270.56 to 214.56KHz (H) 48 to 144Hz (V)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

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USB ports

MSI Optix MAG321CQR2x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 Type B (PC to Monitor)

MSI Optix MPG27CQ22x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type A 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type B (PC to Monitor)

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

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Weight (NW / GW)

MSI Optix MAG321CQR7.3kg / 8.94kg

MSI Optix MPG27CQ27.6kg / 10.6kg

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Dimensions and manufacturer stand basis

MSI Optix MAG321CQR710 x 510 x 262 mm / 28 x 20 x 10.3 inch

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2612 x 555.8 x 252.65 mm

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer heading: dimension (w x h x d). Original axes and stand basis are retained; no axis or height correction is inferred.

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer heading: dimension (w x h x d). Original axes and stand basis are retained; no axis or height correction is inferred.

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A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (1)

Adjustment (Swivel)

MSI Optix MAG321CQRNot verified

MSI Optix MPG27CQ2−40° to 40°

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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MSI Optix MAG321CQR

What it brings

The exact manufacturer model identifies the published hardware and connections together with its original image.
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Figures are manufacturer claims, with the stated modes and conditions. Regional retail SKU, retailer stock and unstated measurements are not established; conflicting manufacturer dimensions remain unresolved.
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MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

What it brings

The exact manufacturer model identifies the published hardware and connections together with its original image.
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Figures are manufacturer claims, with the stated modes and conditions. Regional retail SKU, retailer stock and unstated measurements are not established; conflicting manufacturer dimensions remain unresolved.
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Source-backed specifications for MSI Optix MAG321CQR and MSI Optix MPG27CQ2
Specification	MSI Optix MAG321CQR	MSI Optix MPG27CQ2

Manufacturer display diagonalDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	31.5 in	27 in
Manufacturer panel resolution Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	2560 x 1440 (WQHD)	2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Panel technology Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	VA	VA
Panel SizeDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	31.5" (80cm)	27" (69cm)
Curvature Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	1800R	1800R
Panel Type Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	VA	VA
Panel Resolution Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	2560 x 1440 (WQHD)	2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Pixel Pitch (H x V)Different Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	0.2724(H) x 0.2724(V)	0.2331(H) x 0.2331(V)
Aspect Ratio Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	16:9	16:9
Brightness (nits)Different Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	300 nits	400 nits
Contrast Ratio Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	3000:1	3000:1
DCR Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	100000000:1	100000000:1
Viewing Angle Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	178° (H) / 178° (V)	178° (H) / 178° (V)
Surface Treatment Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	Anti-glare	Anti-glare
Display Colors Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	16.7M	16.7M
DCI-P3 / sRGBDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	92% / Up to 122%	90% / 115%

Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer refresh row: 144Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer refresh row: 144Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	144 Hz	144 Hz
Signal FrequencyDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	55.3 to 162KHz (H) 48 to 144Hz (V)	70.56 to 214.56KHz (H) 48 to 144Hz (V)
Refresh Rate Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	144Hz	144Hz
Response time Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	1ms	1ms
DYNAMIC REFRESH RATE TECHNOLOGYDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	Freesync premium	Adaptive-Sync

Manufacturer inputs and connectionsDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Exact video, audio and USB rows. Versions and mode conditions remain unchanged. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Exact video, audio and USB rows. Versions and mode conditions remain unchanged. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	1x DP (1.2) 2x HDMI™ (2.0); 2x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 Type B (PC to Monitor); 1x Earphone out	1x DP (1.2) 2x HDMI™ (2.0); 2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type A 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type B (PC to Monitor); 1x Earphone out 1x Mic in 1x Audio combo jack (PC to monitor)
Video ports Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	1x DP (1.2) 2x HDMI™ (2.0)	1x DP (1.2) 2x HDMI™ (2.0)
USB portsDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	2x USB 2.0 1x USB 2.0 Type B (PC to Monitor)	2x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type A 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type B (PC to Monitor)
Audio portsDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	1x Earphone out	1x Earphone out 1x Mic in 1x Audio combo jack (PC to monitor)

Dimensions and manufacturer stand basisDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer heading: dimension (w x h x d). Original axes and stand basis are retained; no axis or height correction is inferred. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer heading: dimension (w x h x d). Original axes and stand basis are retained; no axis or height correction is inferred. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	710 x 510 x 262 mm / 28 x 20 x 10.3 inch	612 x 555.8 x 252.65 mm
Active Display Area (mm)Different Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	697.344(H) x 393.696(V)	596.736(H) x 335.664(V)
Frameless Design Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	Yes	Yes
Adjustment (Tilt) Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	−5° to 20°	−5° to 20°
Adjustment (Height)Different Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	0 ~ 130mm	0 ~ 120mm
Kensington Lock Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	Yes	Yes
VESA Mounting Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Weight (NW / GW)Different Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	7.3kg / 8.94kg	7.6kg / 10.6kg
Dimension (W x H x D)Different Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	710 x 510 x 262 mm / 28 x 20 x 10.3 inch	612 x 555.8 x 252.65 mm
Adjustment (Swivel) Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR No source recorded. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	Not provided	−40° to 40°

Power consumptionDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	45W	90W
Power TypeDifferent Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	External Adaptor 12V 5A	External Adaptor 20V 4.5A
Power Input Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	100~240V, 50~60Hz	100~240V, 50~60Hz

Control Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	5-way OSD navigation joystick	5-way OSD navigation joystick

Note Sources MSI Optix MAG321CQR Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MAG321CQR — exact manufacturer specifications MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained. MSI Optix MPG27CQ2 — exact manufacturer specifications	Display Port: 2560 x 1440 (Up to 144Hz) HDMI™: 2560 x 1440 (Up to 144Hz) The color gamut follows the CIE 1976 testing standard.	Display Port: 2560 x 1440 (Up to 144Hz) HDMI™: 2560 x 1440 (Up to 144Hz) The color gamut follows the CIE 1976 testing standard.

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