msi MAG401QR

msi MAG401QR Review & Specifications

MAG401QR by msi from the MAG series, is a 39.50″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 3440 × 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 155 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth, displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 118.00% sRGB , 94.00% DCI-P3 , 90.00% Adobe RGB . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, and can reach up to 400 nits peak, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1. It has a pixel density of 94 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 91.30% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating. Typical power consumption is 150.00 W.

General Work Usage

The msi MAG401QR delivers a modest 62.7% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s high resolution of 3440×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. A lower pixel density of 94 ppi can lead to visible pixelation, reducing visual comfort for reading and detailed work, especially on larger screens. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, and peaks up to 400 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.

The msi MAG401QR has color space coverage of: 118.00% sRGB , 94.00% DCI-P3 , 90.00% Adobe RGB , which gives this monitor very good color gamut coverage, suitable for casual or occasional color-sensitive work such as hobbyist-level photo editing, content creation, or semi-professional design tasks. The 8-bit + FRC panel enhances smoothness in color transitions, providing acceptable results for creative professionals working within a limited budget.

The work performance-per-price score of 43.2% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. Given both the modest work suitability score and weak value proposition, there are likely better alternatives in the same price class.

Gaming and Media Usage

The msi MAG401QR earns a solid 75.8% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. The monitor’s high resolution of 3440×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. The monitor offers a high refresh rate of 155 Hz, providing fluid gameplay and improved responsiveness over standard 60 Hz displays, but its None ms response time could hinder clarity in action-heavy content.

This monitor includes basic ergonomic features, sufficient for general use but potentially limiting in scenarios that involve prolonged screen time without additional adjustments, and provides very good connectivity, meeting the needs of most users in typical home or multi-purpose environments.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 36.6% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 75.8% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

The msi MAG401QR falls into the mid-value range, with a performance-per-price score of 45.5%. Its average build quality (66.0 pts) may limit its appeal compared to other similarly priced options, though the value score remains competitive.