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title: "MAG401QR, 40\" Gaming Monitor, UWQHD 3440x1440 Resolution, IPS Panel, 1ms Response Time"
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price: "A$3216"
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# 155Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate 1ms lightning-fast response time 40" Ultra-wide immersive display MAG401QR, 40" Gaming Monitor, UWQHD 3440x1440 Resolution, IPS Panel, 1ms Response Time

**Brand:** msi
**Price:** A$3216
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Dominate your desk with ultra-wide speed and color — see what others miss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MAG401QR, 40" Gaming Monitor, UWQHD 3440x1440 Resolution, IPS Panel, 1ms Response Time by msi
- **How much does it cost?** A$3216 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- msi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted msi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Adaptive Sync Ready:** Compatible with adaptive sync tech for tear-free, stutter-free gaming dominance.
- • **Seamless Motion Mastery:** 155Hz refresh rate combined with 1ms response time delivers buttery-smooth gameplay with zero lag.
- • **Future-Proof Connectivity:** Includes HDMI and USB 3.0 ports plus USB-PD and KVM switch for streamlined workspace integration.
- • **Expand Your Visual Horizon:** Massive 40-inch UWQHD (3440x1440) IPS panel for stunning clarity and immersive multitasking.
- • **Vibrant True-to-Life Colors:** IPS-ADS technology ensures wide viewing angles and rich, accurate colors that pop in every scene.

## Overview

The MSI MAG401QR is a 40-inch ultra-wide gaming monitor featuring a UWQHD 3440x1440 IPS-ADS panel, 155Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time. Designed for competitive and immersive gaming, it offers vibrant colors, wide viewing angles, and adaptive sync compatibility. With versatile connectivity including HDMI, USB 3.0, USB-PD, and a KVM switch, it balances high performance and practical workspace integration at an exceptional value.

## Description

Visualize your victory with the MSI MAG 401QR Ultra Wide Gaming Monitor. Equipped with a 155Hz refresh rate of 1ms response time, the MAG 401QR provides the competitive power you need to defeat your opponent. High resolution UWQHD (3440x1440) gives you an attractive image. Combined with compatible graphics cards, you'll enjoy an ultra-smooth seamless gaming experience with integrated adaptive technology.

Review: This monitor is kind of a stealth deal. A 40 inch, IPS ultrawide for less than half of most of its competitors. Almost all of which are VA panels. Whether it's flatness is a pro or con to you, it depends. I don't mind it. But I've never used a curved monitor. There isn't much difference between this IPS and my old 1080p Asus Designo 27in in terms of colour accuracy and it has the benefit of higher refresh rate. I play a lot of Driving/Flying/Train sim games and some other genres as well and this monitor is perfect. Very immersive experience at the distance it sits from me. The contrast ratio is really good for an IPS without crushing the blacks and the light bleed is fairly uniform and unobtrusive. I didn't notice any ghosting, though I'm sure it exists. The stand is well-engineered, perhaps even overengineered. It's very solid, but requires eight screws in total to assemble. The tilt....works but it's extremely tight and does not tilt down. Also my panel had absolutely no dead pixels! Cons: Mystic Light LEDS are so dim they might as well not exist. The navi button broke within an hour of owning the monitor and I somehow shoved the whole thing into its hole with not much force, making the OSD useless. Luckily, this monitor will accept MSI's gaming OSD software which has all the onboard OSD functions anyway. So this is really largely a non-issue and I didn't want to RMA a 40 inch widescreen, that'd be a headache. sRGB mode looks fantastic, the other modes tend to lean towards heavier saturation. If you LIKE saturation-forward stuff, this monitor is great. However if you're going to stick in sRGB mode for artwork for the accuracy, the nits are somewhere between 300-350ish and that's a little dim. You can get closer to 400 by cranking the brightness but that'll start washing stuff out and balancing it with contrast and such will heavily saturate. I like heavy saturation while gaming and the lower brightness doesn't bother me too much in this space. But in a bright room, it could be annoying. However for the cost, expecting a 400+ nits display is a little ambitious.
Review: This monitor is seriously great. I was torn between a handful of ultrawides but opted for this one as going to larger panels (49" and above) results in less vertical space and more horizontal space. Transitioning from my previous 32" 1440p panel to this was a breeze as they essentially share the same height. I like this monitor enough that I have a second one on the way to stack them up for work. Only glaring downside to be found is the stand is abysmal. Seriously. Don't buy this unless you also plan to grab a mount or have one that can support this panel, but a serviceable one can be had for $30-$50. Side note: I'd avoid any monitor mount that has a quick disconnect feature where the monitor connects to the arm via the slide and thumbscrew design, as the weight and size of this monitor will most likely cause a small amount of droop at the connection that is hard to alleviate. There are a lot of these out there, so reading assembly instructions or looking at customer photos/product photos first will save a lot of headache. I would opt for a simpler design that directly connects to the back of the panel via screws or go premo and get an Ergotron or similar quality arm. I'm currently using VIVO mounts, specifically the ones that mount the monitor to the plate w/ 4 screws and have had no issues with droop or sagging. (STAND-V001T for reference) OSD menus are fine, if a little slow to navigate, but you're going to most likely set it up once or twice, and then rarely, if ever, dive back in. Picture looks great in SDR and has almost eye searing brightness at 100%. IPS panel is actually an IPS-ADS panel made by a company called BOE. There are some alleged refinements over a traditional IPS and while I'm not at liberty of being able to make a direct comparison, I will say colors, viewing angle, and motion on the panel look great. No perceived ghosting for myself, personally. No backlight bleed whatsoever and that's highly impressive to me as I had a few years run with VA panels instead because I got sick of playing the IPS lottery. I can't make any claims about HDR as it's not important to me for gaming or work. If you're looking for an HDR monitor, based on the HDR400 spec alone this probably will not satisfy, but it's more of an extra feature than the main event and while Win11 brings lots of autoHDR goodness, I'm still not convinced about leaping fully into HDR. USB-PD and KVM switch is super neat to have onboard, and while I haven't needed either just yet, I have plans to utilize these soon. Overall, it's an exceptional panel with a wealth of functional, full-baked features. I think it strikes a great balance of price/performance. While it may not have the most bleeding edge panel tech like QD-OLED, and it's no HDR beast, and the stand is absolute nonsense, I think there's a lot to like here for $400, and even more when it's priced at its current $350.

## Features

- MSI MAG 401QR
- Refresh rate 155Hz
- IPS panel 40"
- 1ms Response Time
- UWQHD resolution

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BX2CLB9D |
| Amazon Bestseller | #364,148 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #6,699 in Computer Monitors |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Brand | msi |
| Color | black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (269) |
| Date First Available | May 7, 2023 |
| Item Weight | 12.4 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions W x H | 94 x 29 x 53.3 cm |
| Item model number | MAG 401QR |
| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 93.98 x 28.96 x 53.34 cm; 12.4 kg |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 ピクセル |
| Screen Resolution | 3440x1440 |
| Series | MSI MAG 401QR |
| Standing screen display size | 40 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 21:9
- **Brand:** msi
- **Resolution:** QHD Ultra Wide 1440p
- **Screen Size:** 40 Inches
- **Screen Surface Description:** Glossy

## Images

![MAG401QR, 40" Gaming Monitor, UWQHD 3440x1440 Resolution, IPS Panel, 1ms Response Time - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71R44+gJkwL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this just USB-C power or is it a USB-C video input as well?**
A: The MAG401QR supports USB-C PD charging up to 65V and will do DisplayAlt USB-C.

**Q: How much desk space does the stand occupy/require?**
A: The stand is about 27” wide in the front and 12” deep

**Q: dose this also have g-sync?**
A: The MAG401QR is not listed to support G-Sync.

**Q: Does listed monitor weight of 22.7 pounds include the stand? If so, how much does it weigh without the stand?**
A: The MSI MAG401QR listed weight is 22.7 lbs including the stand.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***N on July 14, 2023*

This monitor is kind of a stealth deal. A 40 inch, IPS ultrawide for less than half of most of its competitors. Almost all of which are VA panels. Whether it's flatness is a pro or con to you, it depends. I don't mind it. But I've never used a curved monitor. There isn't much difference between this IPS and my old 1080p Asus Designo 27in in terms of colour accuracy and it has the benefit of higher refresh rate. I play a lot of Driving/Flying/Train sim games and some other genres as well and this monitor is perfect. Very immersive experience at the distance it sits from me. The contrast ratio is really good for an IPS without crushing the blacks and the light bleed is fairly uniform and unobtrusive. I didn't notice any ghosting, though I'm sure it exists. The stand is well-engineered, perhaps even overengineered. It's very solid, but requires eight screws in total to assemble. The tilt....works but it's extremely tight and does not tilt down. Also my panel had absolutely no dead pixels! Cons: Mystic Light LEDS are so dim they might as well not exist. The navi button broke within an hour of owning the monitor and I somehow shoved the whole thing into its hole with not much force, making the OSD useless. Luckily, this monitor will accept MSI's gaming OSD software which has all the onboard OSD functions anyway. So this is really largely a non-issue and I didn't want to RMA a 40 inch widescreen, that'd be a headache. sRGB mode looks fantastic, the other modes tend to lean towards heavier saturation. If you LIKE saturation-forward stuff, this monitor is great. However if you're going to stick in sRGB mode for artwork for the accuracy, the nits are somewhere between 300-350ish and that's a little dim. You can get closer to 400 by cranking the brightness but that'll start washing stuff out and balancing it with contrast and such will heavily saturate. I like heavy saturation while gaming and the lower brightness doesn't bother me too much in this space. But in a bright room, it could be annoying. However for the cost, expecting a 400+ nits display is a little ambitious.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by O***E on May 5, 2024*

This monitor is seriously great. I was torn between a handful of ultrawides but opted for this one as going to larger panels (49" and above) results in less vertical space and more horizontal space. Transitioning from my previous 32" 1440p panel to this was a breeze as they essentially share the same height. I like this monitor enough that I have a second one on the way to stack them up for work. Only glaring downside to be found is the stand is abysmal. Seriously. Don't buy this unless you also plan to grab a mount or have one that can support this panel, but a serviceable one can be had for $30-$50. Side note: I'd avoid any monitor mount that has a quick disconnect feature where the monitor connects to the arm via the slide and thumbscrew design, as the weight and size of this monitor will most likely cause a small amount of droop at the connection that is hard to alleviate. There are a lot of these out there, so reading assembly instructions or looking at customer photos/product photos first will save a lot of headache. I would opt for a simpler design that directly connects to the back of the panel via screws or go premo and get an Ergotron or similar quality arm. I'm currently using VIVO mounts, specifically the ones that mount the monitor to the plate w/ 4 screws and have had no issues with droop or sagging. (STAND-V001T for reference) OSD menus are fine, if a little slow to navigate, but you're going to most likely set it up once or twice, and then rarely, if ever, dive back in. Picture looks great in SDR and has almost eye searing brightness at 100%. IPS panel is actually an IPS-ADS panel made by a company called BOE. There are some alleged refinements over a traditional IPS and while I'm not at liberty of being able to make a direct comparison, I will say colors, viewing angle, and motion on the panel look great. No perceived ghosting for myself, personally. No backlight bleed whatsoever and that's highly impressive to me as I had a few years run with VA panels instead because I got sick of playing the IPS lottery. I can't make any claims about HDR as it's not important to me for gaming or work. If you're looking for an HDR monitor, based on the HDR400 spec alone this probably will not satisfy, but it's more of an extra feature than the main event and while Win11 brings lots of autoHDR goodness, I'm still not convinced about leaping fully into HDR. USB-PD and KVM switch is super neat to have onboard, and while I haven't needed either just yet, I have plans to utilize these soon. Overall, it's an exceptional panel with a wealth of functional, full-baked features. I think it strikes a great balance of price/performance. While it may not have the most bleeding edge panel tech like QD-OLED, and it's no HDR beast, and the stand is absolute nonsense, I think there's a lot to like here for $400, and even more when it's priced at its current $350.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by C***N on December 20, 2024*

lo compre para hacer Home Office, me encanto, pero tenia que mover la cabeza demaciado por el tamaño, tuve que devolverlo por que no era funcional y comprar uno curvo mas pequeño 34'', pero por el precio que lo agarre y la calidad, lo volveria a comprar

## Frequently Bought Together

- MSI MAG401QR, 40" Gaming Monitor, 3440 x 1440(UWQHD), IPS, 155Hz, FreeSync Premium, HDR400, HDMI, Displayport, USB C, Tilt,Black
- Capshi 8K DisplayPort Cable 1.4, VESA Certified 8K 4K DP Cable 6.6ft, Display Port Cable [8K@60Hz, 4K@144Hz, 2K@240Hz, 32.4Gbps], High Refresh Rate for Gaming Monitor, HBR3, HDR, Graphics Card, PC
- Single Monitor Stand Freestanding 27-43 Inch Monitor Arm Curved Screen Monitor Mount Tempered Glass Base Adjustable Motion Tilt -15° to 10° Swivel ±45° Rotation 360° Weight Capacity 77lbs HT05B-003

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