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MSI MAG 321UPD E14 vs Samsung 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 31identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI MAG 321UPD E14 has 500 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the Samsung 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor (1500:1 vs 1000:1). The Samsung 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor has 12 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the MSI MAG 321UPD E14 (300 Hz vs 288 Hz). The MSI MAG 321UPD E14 has 9.9 cm more viewable size, horizontal than the Samsung 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor (69.7 cm vs 59.8 cm). Only the Samsung 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor has NVIDIA G-SYNC. Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5") on the MSI MAG 321UPD E14, 68.6 cm (27") on the Samsung 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor.

  • Display diagonal
    • MAG 321UPD E14:80 cm (31.5")
    • 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display resolution
    • MAG 321UPD E14:3840 x 2160 pixels
    • 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • MAG 321UPD E14:4K Ultra HD
    • 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor:Full HD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • MAG 321UPD E14:1500:1
    • 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor:1000:1
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • MAG 321UPD E14:288 Hz
    • 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor:300 Hz
  • Display number of colours
    • MAG 321UPD E14:1.07 billion colours
    • 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor:16.7 million colours
  • Viewable size, horizontal
    • MAG 321UPD E14:69.7 cm
    • 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor:59.8 cm
  • Viewable size, vertical
    • MAG 321UPD E14:39.2 cm
    • 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor:33.6 cm

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Comparison of MAG 321UPD E14, 27" Odyssey G4 G40H FHD 300Hz Gaming Monitor
110 specifications
Display10 differ
Display diagonalDiffers80 cm (31.5")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers3840 x 2160 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffers4K Ultra HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
Display brightness (typical)300 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Display brightness (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 cd/m²
Response time1 ms1 ms
Response time measurement typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGTG (Gray to Gray)
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1500:11000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers288 Hz300 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers1.07 billion colours16.7 million colours
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers69.7 cm59.8 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers39.2 cm33.6 cm
Display diagonal (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 cm
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10)
Colour gamut standardDiffersAdobe RGB, DCI-P3, sRGBsRGB
sRGB coverage (typical)Differs132%99%
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one100000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Response time (fast)Known for one1 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Pixel pitchKnown for one0.18159 x 0.18159 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one108 - 324 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one48 - 288 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour depthKnown for one10 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one94%Unknown — not stated by the source
Adobe RGB coverageKnown for one91%Unknown — not stated by the source
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for one94%Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCDiffersNoYes
AMD FreeSyncYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNC typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceG-SYNC Compatible
AMD FreeSync typeFreeSync PremiumFreeSync Premium
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Game featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper Arena Gaming UX
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Market positioningGamingGaming
Product colourBlackBlack
Feet colourBlackBlack
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Built-in USB hubNoNo
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionDiffers2.12.0
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort out versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.4a1.2
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCP versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Ergonomics4 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Wall mountableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)Differs10 cm10.5 cm
PivotYesYes
Pivot angleDiffers-12 - 12°-92 - 92°
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle rangeDiffers-30 - 30°-45 - 45°
Tilt adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 15°-3 - 25°
Black eQualizer functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Power5 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersFE
Energy efficiency class (HDR)DiffersCG
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers32 kWh18 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers45 kWh36 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18.4 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 W
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power supply typeDiffersInternalExternal
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Annual energy consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 kWh
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs713.9 mm614 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs261.9 mm250.2 mm
Height (with stand)Differs563.9 mm517.8 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs8.25 kg4 kg
Width (without stand)Differs713.9 mm614 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs61.1 mm45.2 mm
Height (without stand)Differs420.1 mm361.8 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs5.5 kg2.7 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Stand typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHAS stand
Package widthDiffers944 mm655 mm
Package depthDiffers150 mm488 mm
Package heightDiffers514 mm114 mm
Package weightDiffers11.9 kg5.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Stand includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersDisplayPort, PowerDisplayPort, HDMI, Power
Power cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 m
Other featuresidentical
Brand specific technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEye Saver, Black Equalizer
Auto source switch+Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Samsung Eye Saver ModeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows11
Image sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Off Timer PlusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Virtual AIM pointKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceE

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