Quartet 17 x 23 Magnetic Whiteboard Review: Light Use

Quartet Magnetic Dry-Erase Board, 17 x 23, Black Frame (MWDW1723M-BK)

Photos coming soon.

The short version

Buy it if

Home offices, kitchens and dorm rooms that need a small notes board
People who want to pin a few papers with magnets as well as write
Buyers who want a framed board that looks tidy on a wall

Skip it if

The board will be written on and erased all day, such as in a classroom
You need a marker tray
You want a long warranty

What owners like

Compact size suits a desk wall, fridge side or entryway
Doubles as a magnetic board for notes and papers
Ready to hang with the included hardware

Common complaints

Painted steel stains and ghosts if ink is left on for long or the board sees heavy use
Short warranty compared with Quartet's glass and porcelain boards
No tray for markers or an eraser

Based on Quartet's product page and its whiteboard surface guide and care FAQ, plus the QuartetPro listing. Readable non Amazon owner reviews for this exact model were not found, so these themes lean on the maker's own stated limits..

Research scores

Comfort/function 7.0 writes and holds magnets, but rated by Quartet for light use only

Build quality 6.5 painted steel surface stains and ghosts sooner, and the warranty is 60 days

Ease of use 7.5 hangs either way with included hardware, though there is no marker tray

Value 8.0 low cost board that ships with a marker and magnets

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

Times bought1

Price range$

Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.

What it does

A small magnetic whiteboard with a painted steel surface and black wood finish frame that hangs either way up, sold today under model MWDW1723M-BK.

Writes as a whiteboard and holds papers with magnets
Can be hung in portrait or landscape
Comes with hanging hardware, a marker and magnets
No marker tray, so the marker needs a home nearby

A good fit for a home office, kitchen or dorm wall where it gets a few notes a day and holds a reminder or two with magnets. The trade-off is the surface: Quartet rates this painted steel board for light use, so it will stain and ghost faster than its Nano-Clean, porcelain or glass boards if it is written on heavily.

How it compares

Quartet Combination Magnetic Whiteboard and Corkboard, 17 x 23 (41723-BK)Better if you want a cork section for pins alongside the writing area$

Quartet Infinity Magnetic Glass Dry-Erase Board, 3 x 2 ft (G3624B)Better for daily heavy writing, since glass will not stain or ghost, though it needs rare earth magnets$$$

Specs

Size: 17 x 23 inches
Surface: Painted steel, magnetic, white
Frame: Black wood finish
Orientation: Hangs horizontally or vertically
Included: Mounting hardware, a dry erase marker and magnets
Recommended use: Light or occasional use, per Quartet
Warranty: 60 days, per Quartet

Questions

Is the Quartet 17 x 23 whiteboard magnetic?

Yes. The painted steel surface holds magnets, and some magnets come in the box.

Does it come with mounting hardware?

Quartet's listing says mounting hardware, a dry erase marker and magnets are included.

How do you stop a whiteboard from ghosting?

Quartet advises erasing, then cleaning with a whiteboard cleaner and drying the surface, and not leaving ink on for long periods.

How do you get permanent marker off a whiteboard?

Quartet says to trace over it with a fresh dry erase marker, wait a few minutes, then wipe it away.

Is MWDW1723-BK the same as MWDW1723M-BK?

The listing for this board now uses MWDW1723M-BK; the size, frame and surface match.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.