MAG 321CUPDF

Written analysis

MAG 321CUPDF at a glance

The MAG 321CUPDF is a 31.5" VA monitor at 3840×2160 and 160 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.778:1, 16:9. The panel is curved at 1500R. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: a premium mixed-use desktop that will use the stronger panel, color, and motion scores rather than a basic office screen.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 80.5, with 79.7 work and 75.8 play. Pixel density is listed at 140 PPI. Typical brightness is 350 nits. Contrast is listed as 3000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte. The listed pixel count sits in the high-resolution class used by the work and overall scores.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 97% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit FRC. HDR is listed as DisplayHDR 400. The work score is a solid everyday office result rather than a specialist color-critical display.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 160 Hz. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a; HBR3), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 80.5, a premium result for mixed work and play.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 44.7. This is a feature-first purchase; compare nearby screens if several extras would go unused.

Work / price is 44.3 and play / price is 29.5.