Customer Ratings & Reviews

I returned the Samsung C32HG70 because of disconnection issues with Nvidia software. I have no issues with this MSI monitor. I'm so happy now that I bought a 2nd one and I'm running dual 32". I'm using displayport cables. No dead pixels. Menu is fairly easy to navigate. You do need to attach the USB cables in order to use the Gaming OSD software. That software does make it easy to adjust the monitor. The bezel is small (much smaller than the Samsung). 32" at 2560x1440 is the new gaming norm. The best part is reading glasses are no longer required.

This monitor is great! I just ordered a gaming PC and wanted a gaming monitor that could handle the full potential of it. This MSI gaming monitor didn't disappoint and I really like the curved aspect. I feel with curved monitors you immerse yourself better in games or anything you watch or due on a computer. I would highly recommend this monitor to a friend or family looking into gaming monitors!

Quick hits: Gorgeous monitor Amazingly deep colors Excellent contrast Very bright Cons: Needs setup out of the box. Initial picture is washed out and FreeSync is not turned on. Can only turn on FreeSync through the monitor's joystick-based OSD. MSI's downloadable software can do everything else except this. Settings: The best results I've seen are using the following settings in the MSI Gaming OSD 2.0 software: Brightness: 90 Contrast: 70 Sharpness: 0 Black Tuner: 9 Color Temp: Normal Response time: Normal, Zero Latency Image enhancement: off The monitor sits about 12 inches from the wall, so the LED on the back is fairly pointless, though if you mount it to a wall or have it closer, it may add some nice reflective coloring.

For the price point, this monitor really has no competition. I was a little suspicious at first as the deal seemed too good to be true and once it arrived and I got it all set up, I could not help but look at it and smile. I spent a couple of minutes just looking at my desktop icons moved and in a much higher definition since I was coming from a 24" 1080p monitor. I absolutely love the large size of the Optix MAG-1CQR and the curved 2K resolution that accompanies it, it really makes gaming much more immersive. After scouring Newegg, Amazon, and Best Buy among other online retailers, I decided that this monitor gave me the best deal for the money at a competitive price. It's exceptional for everyday use or gaming — definitely performs above expectations for the most part. My whole experience just got bumped to a whole new level. Feels very futuristic, I can't get enough of it! Pros: 31.5", 2k, 144 Hz, curved, great color array, reputable brand, good price Cons: The screen briefly goes black occasionally, I had to do a little research and use Customer Resolution Utility to adjust the FPS to make the monitor G-Sync compatible. I followed the instructions from "MAG321CQR G-Sync Fix" by LOD Tech to get G-Sync compatibility: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAiQBMqHIYg&t=149s

When I saw this monitor I knew I had to get it. I would have to say though this monitor is on the bigger side and BARELY fits on my desk (small desk problem :(. This monitor is 144Hz 1440p and my RTX 2080 is able to pump out enough frames to take advantage of this monitor. This is a VA panel monitor so the colors are better than my previous BenQ TN panel 144Hz monitor. Viewing angles are good as well. I was impressed while inspecting the monitor. Where this will truly shine is when you're playing an FPS game like Battlefield V or Apex Legends. The detail you see from a 1440p monitor is pretty impressive. A good step up from 1080p. The RGB gives a nice glow that bounces off my white wall behind the monitor. It's a little splash of lights and not that obnoxious to the point where this will distract you. If you want RPG thrown in your face this isn't for you. I think there is another monitor with RGB in your face. Overall this monitor looks good and is amazing to game on. 32" might be a little too much for some, but for me I think it works just fine. 1440p resolution means DPI isn't a big issue with this monitor. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a 1440p 144Hz monitor.

I was previously using a 46" tv for a monitor and after switching to this one, it is so much better! Color, Size and the curved screen are all great!!

I recently upgraded to this monitor from an older Asus monitor that was 27", 60 htz and 1080p. This monitor blows that monitor away especially comparing features not too it is 144 htz. Also got it for a nice price on sale due all the online sales going on in mid July. So far this monitor has looked and been amazing. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great monitor!

This is my first "expensive" monitor and I have gotta say, I am thrilled with this purchase. The image is bright and crisp and FreeSync is an absolute game-changer, no pun intended. No more screen tearing! I also really appreciate the curved screen. There is just something about it that's hard to describe. It's as if the curvature of the screen is easier on my eyes.

I don't know where to begin with this. The reason I got this monitor is because I upgraded my system that now uses a ryzen 5 3rd gen processor and an amd rx 5700 xt. Naturally, I needed a monitor that was worth of my new specs. I did a lot of research and stumbled on the MSI Optix 31.5" monitor. Granted it took 1 week to ship it to my local best buy store during cyber Monday week, the wait was worth it. The monitor's build quality is sturdy and made out of high grade components. Additionally, there is not glare, no matter what angle you approach the monitor from. Because of the 1 ms input lag and 144 Hz refresh rate I am getting unbelievable FPS at 1440p and ULTRA settings. Gaming was never so satisfying before. Finally, it supports AMD FreeSync and is thus compatible with my rx 5700 xt. It allows for smoother gameplay and an overall better consuming experience. 10/10 would recommend. If you see this on sale, don't hesitate, buy it!

This is a really big screen with wonderfully bright colors that jump.out at you. Gaming movement is split second...no lag. A fun, bright wonderful screen that highly recommend!

Good quality The pictures are absolutely beautiful gaming is beautiful curved screen little different but I got used to it I like it

Let me preface this by saying I am a big fan of MSI. I am running one of their motherboards in my PC along with a Radeon RX580 8GB Video Card. Their products are second to none. This monitor is what I needed to take my PC gaming experience to the next level. Incredibly sharp, great colors, great interface, and great integration with other MSI products. This is a must buy for any gamer but especially if you are running any MSI products in your rig. Can't recommend highly enough!

This monitor has been my first venture away from 1080p and man o' man is it worth it. Super quick response, no glare while also maintaining excellent contrast and very deep black (even has a setting to change the degree of black/contrast independent of everything else). Also has display port connection so fits well with my new graphics card too!

This monitor is great its 1440p and 144hz with 1ms response times and curved. What else do you need on a gaming monitor? Only thing that I don't like is the stand its quite bulky and takes up a lot of space on the desk but that's the only thing I don't like.

I got this MSI after returning two Samsung 32" 4k UHD monitors they kept flickering to black. This MSI has no flicker problems and has brought new life to my Skyrim game. It's like playing it for the 1st time. THe curved screen is awesome (I never had a curved screen before) Gaming is excellent, Setup easy, overall just a great monitor for under $500

Though I recognized that I was purchasing a large monitor, I had no idea this one would be so massive. The best recommendation I can make is that my wife saw it and said, "I want one."

I searched for a long time on a monitor and this monitor should be priced in the thousands based off the performance I couldn’t believe how much better this made my pc games run!

The curves are great. Size is intimidating. Quality is sleek. High fps is really something. I really like this monitor.

Great monitor for the price. Quality and look is exactly what I was looking for. I needed something for my PS4.

Size is perfect and visually blows me away. Zero issues after 1 year of use