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MSI G32CQ4 E2

31.5-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 170 Hz · MSI global specification
Screen size
31.5 in
Resolution
2560 × 1440
Refresh rate
170 Hz
Panel
VA LCD
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MSI MAG 27CQ6F: one monitor with its supplied stand, shown from the front at an angle
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MSI MAG 27CQ6F

Compared with yours · MSI G32CQ4 E2

  • Screen size31.5 in → 27 in
  • Refresh rate170 Hz → 180 Hz
  • PanelVA LCD → Rapid VA LCD
  • Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 1.2a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output → 1 × DisplayPort 1.4; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output
  • Adaptive-sync technologyAdaptive-Sync → AMD FreeSync

Same: Resolution 2560 × 1440

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Exact model: 27-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 180 Hz · exact MSI global configuration

Sources: 49 of 51 specifications cited.

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49/51 listed facts sourced. Checked 28 Sept 2026. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

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48
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Key specification sources
Screen diagonal27 in
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Manufacturer specification

Active screen diagonal. Screens with different aspect ratios have different usable areas at the same diagonal.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Native resolution2560 × 1440
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MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Refresh rate180 Hz
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Manufacturer specification

Up to 180 Hz at 2560 × 1440 through DisplayPort; HDMI is limited to 144 Hz at native resolution.

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
Panel technologyRapid VA LCD
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Manufacturer specification

MSI MAG 27CQ6F — manufacturer specificationsMSI MAG 27CQ6F — exact model datasheet
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MSI G32CQ5P — original manufacturer model image

MSI G32CQ5P

Compared with yours · MSI G32CQ4 E2

  • Resolution2560 × 1440 → 2560x1440 (WQHD)
  • Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 1.2a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output → 1x DP(1.2a) 2x HDMI™ (2.0b); 1x Earphone out

Same: Screen size 31.5 in · Refresh rate 170 Hz · Panel VA

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Exact model: Global manufacturer model · G32CQ5P · regional retail SKU not specified

Sources: 40 of 40 specifications cited.

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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.MSI G32CQ5P — exact manufacturer specifications
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Manufacturer display diagonal31.5 in
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Manufacturer specification

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

MSI G32CQ5P — exact manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer panel resolution2560x1440 (WQHD)
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Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI G32CQ5P — exact manufacturer specifications
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution170 Hz
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Manufacturer refresh row: 170Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI G32CQ5P — exact manufacturer specifications
Panel technologyVA
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Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

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MSI G27CQ4 E2 — original manufacturer model image

MSI G27CQ4 E2

Compared with yours · MSI G32CQ4 E2

  • Screen size31.5 in → 27 in
  • Resolution2560 × 1440 → 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
  • Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 1.2a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output → 2x HDMI™ (Supports 2560x1440P@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b) 1x DP (Supports 2560x1440P@170Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a by DP Overclocking); 1x Earphone out

Same: Refresh rate 170 Hz · Panel VA

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Exact model: Global manufacturer model · G27CQ4 E2 · regional retail SKU not specified

Sources: 37 of 37 specifications cited.

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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.MSI G27CQ4 E2 — exact manufacturer specifications
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Manufacturer display diagonal27 in
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Manufacturer specification

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

MSI G27CQ4 E2 — exact manufacturer specifications
Manufacturer panel resolution2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
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Manufacturer specification

Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI G27CQ4 E2 — exact manufacturer specifications
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution170 Hz
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer refresh row: 170 Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI G27CQ4 E2 — exact manufacturer specifications
Panel technologyVA
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Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

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AOC CQ32G4VE monitor, official exact-model gallery view showing the screen and supplied stand.
UK model

AOC CQ32G4VE

Compared with yours · MSI G32CQ4 E2

  • Refresh rate170 Hz → 180 Hz
  • PanelVA LCD → Fast VA
  • Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 1.2a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output → HDMI: HDMI 2.0 x 2; DisplayPort: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1; Audio Output: Headphone out (3.5mm)
  • Adaptive-sync technologyAdaptive-Sync → Adaptive Sync

Same: Screen size 31.5 in · Resolution 2560 × 1440

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Exact model: CQ32G4VE · 31.5-inch Fast VA · AOC UK specification

Sources: 45 of 51 specifications cited.

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UK specification. UK availability not verified.

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Screen diagonal31.5 in
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer-listed panel diagonal; a rounded size may appear in the product name.

AOC CQ32G4VE — exact-model technical specifications
Native resolution2560 × 1440
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer resolution notation: 2560x1440. See the separate refresh-mode conditions for any lower-resolution configurations.

AOC CQ32G4VE — exact-model technical specifications
Refresh rate at native resolution180 Hz
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Manufacturer specification

At the native panel resolution. Manufacturer lists 180 Hz. Available modes depend on input, cable and source. Listed vertical input range: HDMI: 48-144Hz / DP: 48-180Hz.

AOC CQ32G4VE — exact-model technical specifications
Panel technologyFast VA
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Manufacturer panel designation; technology alone does not establish tested image quality.

AOC CQ32G4VE — exact-model technical specifications
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AOC CQ27G4Z2 monitor, official exact-model gallery view showing the screen and supplied stand.
UK model

AOC CQ27G4Z2

Compared with yours · MSI G32CQ4 E2

  • Screen size31.5 in → 27 in
  • Refresh rate170 Hz → 240 Hz
  • PanelVA LCD → Fast VA
  • Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 1.2a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output → HDMI: HDMI 2.0 x 2; DisplayPort: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1; Audio Output: Headphone out (3.5mm)
  • Adaptive-sync technologyAdaptive-Sync → Adaptive Sync

Same: Resolution 2560 × 1440

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More details & evidence

Exact model: CQ27G4Z2 · 27-inch Fast VA · AOC UK specification

Sources: 47 of 54 specifications cited · 2 with conflicting sources, shown as such.

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UK exact model

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Screen diagonal27 in
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer-listed panel diagonal; a rounded size may appear in the product name.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
Native resolution2560 × 1440
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer resolution notation: 2560x1440. See the separate refresh-mode conditions for any lower-resolution configurations.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specifications
Refresh rate at native resolution240 Hz
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Manufacturer specification

At the native 2560 × 1440 resolution over DisplayPort with AOC's OverClock setting off. The manual lists QHD 260 Hz only with OverClock on and advises 240 Hz if display errors occur while overclocking; the OC setting is not treated as the stock rate. HDMI is limited to QHD 144 Hz. Available modes depend on input, cable and source.

AOC CQ27G4Z2 — exact-model technical specificationsAOC CQ27G4Z2 — linked English user manual
Panel technologyFast VA
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Manufacturer panel designation; technology alone does not establish tested image quality.

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MSI G321Q monitor on its supplied stand, official front view with manufacturer sample screen artwork
Global model

MSI G321Q

Compared with yours · MSI G32CQ4 E2

  • PanelVA LCD → IPS LCD
  • Inputs and versions1 × DisplayPort 1.2a; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output → 1 × DisplayPort; 2 × HDMI 2.0b; headphone output
  • Adaptive-sync technologyAdaptive-Sync → NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible; AMD FreeSync Premium

Same: Screen size 31.5 in · Resolution 2560 × 1440 · Refresh rate 170 Hz

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Exact model: 31.5-inch · 2560 × 1440 · 170 Hz · MSI global specification

Sources: 56 of 60 specifications cited · 1 with conflicting sources, shown as such.

Evidence · Conflicting facts to check

56/60 listed facts sourced. Checked 28 Sept 2026. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

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Market details

Global specification. UK availability not verified.

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Key specification sources
Screen diagonal31.5 in
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Manufacturer panel diagonal; rounded size printed on marketing imagery may differ.

MSI G321Q — exact model specifications
Native resolution2560 × 1440
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Manufacturer specification

MSI G321Q — exact model specifications
Refresh rate170 Hz
Evidence & conditions

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 G321Q — exact model specifications
Panel technologyIPS LCD
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MSI G321Q — exact model specifications
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