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MSI MAG MAG 401QR 40"
Screen 40
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 155 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
49 Overall Score
Price $999
About This Monitor
- Gaming Display: Boasting a generous 40-inch screen and a UW-QHD resolution, the MSI Gaming monitor offers a visually stunning gaming experience This combination of size and resolution ensures that you not only enjoy immersive gameplay but also crisp, detailed visuals for a truly exceptional viewing experience
- Multi Sources Compatibility: With HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Hub, and USB-C ports, this monitor supports multiple sources, accommodating both desktop and laptop users, making it perfect for various devices
- Swift Response and Ultra-Smooth Gameplay: Bid farewell to screen tearing and choppy frame rates with the MSI Gaming series, featuring an impressive 155 Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, ensuring ultra-fast and precise movements for seamless gaming in genres like first-person shooters and racing sims
- Enhance setup with adjustable monitor mount for a versatile, productive workspace - enjoy immersive viewing and streamlined workflow
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong ergonomic (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong performance (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong display (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average feature (23th percentile) 23th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 40" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 155 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | Wide Color Gamut |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
Value & Pricing
May 22, 2026 $999
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG 401QR 40" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 40 | 27 | 45 | 57 | 27 | 34.20000076293945 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560x1440 | 3440x1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840x2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 155 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG 401QR 40" | 81.4 | 54 | 74.3 | 23.1 | 76.8 | 75.5 | 66.4 | 8.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 95.7 | 73.2 | 75.9 | 71.9 | 90 | 97.8 | 92.7 | 98.1 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B Compare | 80.5 | 68 | 85.3 | 97.3 | 90 | 97.8 | 87 | 98.1 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 96.5 | 73.2 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 71.2 | 87.9 | 99.1 | 98.1 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 95.4 | 62.7 | 97.3 | 85.9 | 90 | 97.8 | 81.4 | 67.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 97.9 | 79.4 | 85.3 | 91.6 | 90 | 97.8 | 94.9 | 98.1 |
Usage Scores
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