Thursday, June 6th 2024

MSI Shows New Range of QD-OLED Gaming Monitors at Computex

MSI has become something of a major player in the gaming monitor market and the company had a range of new OLED and QD-OLED models on display at Computex 2024. Let's start with the biggest buzzword model, the MEG 321URX QD-OLED which MSI claims is the world's first true AI gaming monitor. The so-called AI engine is supposed to help gamers lose less with features like AI Skysight which scans the game's mini map in real time for threats and then points them out to the player. There's also the ability to display certain stats on the monitor's "SpectrumBar" which is an RGB light strip below the monitor. Looking at the actual specs we find a next-gen 31.5-inch, 4K QD-OLED display panel with 240 Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 ms grey to grey response time. There was no mention of any HDR certification for this model.

Connectivity wise many of you will not be happy to see DisplayPort 1.4 as the main input, although it also has two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB Type-C with DP Alt-mode support that also offers 98 Watts of USB PD charging, one USB 2.0 Type-B input, two USB 2.0 Type-A outputs and a headphone jack. KVM support is part of the package and MSI states it has improved the cooling by using a graphene film and a custom heatsink so the QD-OLED panel should run cooler than competing products. The MEG 321URX finally comes with OLED Care 2.0 which MSI claims will "significantly reduce the chances of OLED screen burn-in" according to the information provided at the show. According to TFTCentral, it will cost US$1700, but there's no availability date as yet.
Next up we have the MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED which is a 34.18-inch display with 3440 x 1440 resolution and an 1800R curvature. The refresh rate and response time remains the same as on the MEG 321URX. The connectivity remains identical as well. The MPG 341CQPX is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 and ClearMR 13000 certified. It should be available in the US sometimes in July, followed by Europe in August and it will retail for US$1000/£950/€1100.

This is followed by the MAG 321UP, which is another 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor which MSI says features a next-gen QD-OLED panel. However, it only gets a 165 Hz refresh rate, but retains the fast response time of the previous two models. MSI has trimmed the "fat" on this model, which means no KVM support and only 15 Watt USB PD charging support. It also gets the lower VESA ClearMR 9000 certifications, but it too is DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified. It should be available sometime in June for US$900.

Finally we have the MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, which is a smaller 26.5-inch 1440p model with a 240 Hz refresh rate. It gets the same connectivity and features as the MAG 321UP, with the only difference being that it has VESA ClearMR 13000 certification. It should be available this month for US$800.
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39 Comments on MSI Shows New Range of QD-OLED Gaming Monitors at Computex

#1
P4-630
TheLostSwede
Hmm, a subtle slight curve, I usually hate curved ones but I think I could live with this one...
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#2
Space Lynx
Astronaut
I was really hoping to see some 34" 3440x1440 QD-OLED 240hz glass panels this year, but I guess that won't be happening it looks like.
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#3
BorisDG
Literally of of those QD-OLED monitors are the same, but with difference casing. Most (if not all) are based on the same panel by Samsung.
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#4
TheLostSwede
News Editor
P4-630Hmm, a subtle slight curve, I usually hate curved ones but I think I could live with this one...
It's far from the most extreme curvature.
BorisDGLiterally of of those QD-OLED monitors are the same, but with difference casing. Most (if not all) are based on the same panel by Samsung.
Uhm... You need to read again. Yes, they're all QD-OLED, but 31.5" @ 4k, 34.18" @ UWQHD, 31.5" @ 4k and 26.5" @ 1440p is not the same panel, except maybe in two out of four.
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#5
Chomiq
Space LynxI was really hoping to see some 34" 3440x1440 QD-OLED 240hz glass panels this year, but I guess that won't be happening it looks like.
There's literally one in this article.
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P4-630
TheLostSwede
In the above drawn picture it looks more extreme than that monitor on the photo somehow though..
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#7
TheDeeGee
Looks like all Glossy, pass k thx bye.
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#8
Metroid
The only difference of those 899/999 usd models and the 1700 usd model is dp 2.1, will they really charge 800 more dollars for dp 2.1, that looks bs to me.
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#9
Chomiq
P4-630In the above drawn picture it looks more extreme than that monitor on the photo somehow though..
It does indeed, 1800R vs flat is not that big of a curve, at least for 34" UW. By eye I would say maybe 1cm of difference in depth from corner to middle of the screen.
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#10
Space Lynx
Astronaut
ChomiqThere's literally one in this article.
no thats 240hz 4k and 240hz 26.5" 1440p.

I said 240hz QDOLED 34" 3440x1440.


the 34" they are referring to in article is only 175hz I believe.
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#11
Prima.Vera
Is is QD-OLED better than normal OLED, or WOLED?? I'm reading confusing info on the Internets...
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#12
TheLostSwede
News Editor
Space Lynxno thats 240hz 4k and 240hz 26.5" 1440p.

I said 240hz QDOLED 34" 3440x1440.


the 34" they are referring to in article is only 175hz I believe.
To quote myself
The refresh rate and response time remains the same as on the MEG 321URX
So 240 Hz.

However...
tftcentral.co.uk/news/an-update-and-correction-for-the-new-34-ultrawide-240hz-qd-oled-panel
Prima.VeraIs is QD-OLED better than normal OLED, or WOLED?? I'm reading confusing info on the Internets...
Try this, not sure if it'll help, but it tries to explain the difference. It talks about the latest gen panels.

tftcentral.co.uk/articles/gen-3-samsung-qd-oled-2024-panels-and-improvements
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#13
VIPERSRT
I don't know why they didn't add heatsink with active air cooling, it will solve all problems of burn-in. It will better than investing the whole money on AI
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#14
Vayra86
Prima.VeraIs is QD-OLED better than normal OLED, or WOLED?? I'm reading confusing info on the Internets...
Its really up for debate and the facts change as we go. Both techs are still improving so buyer beware.
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TheLostSwede
News Editor
VIPERSRTI don't know why they didn't add heatsink with active air cooling, it will solve all problems of burn-in. It will better than investing the whole money on AI
Because fans are annoying?
Hence why they put the graphene TIM and heatsinks.
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VIPERSRT
TheLostSwedeBecause fans are annoying?
Hence why they put the graphene TIM and heatsinks.
Why fan annoying? you can fix big fan with low RPM speed which provides nice quiet air flow. Now samsung adds pipe as heatsink but its not enough they needs to add big block of heatsink and fan.
I saw some people add fan in their OLED TV to keep it cool over time.
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#17
Space Lynx
Astronaut
Vayra86Its really up for debate and the facts change as we go. Both techs are still improving so buyer beware.
yeah I think one more year wait is my plan, Spring 2025, and I can't wait anymore after that.
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#18
Chomiq
Space Lynxno thats 240hz 4k and 240hz 26.5" 1440p.

I said 240hz QDOLED 34" 3440x1440.


the 34" they are referring to in article is only 175hz I believe.
No it isn't it's 240 Hz:
The refresh rate and response time remains the same as on the MEG 321URX
www.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED/Overview
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#19
TheLostSwede
News Editor
VIPERSRTWhy fan annoying? you can fix big fan with low RPM speed which provides nice quiet air flow. Now samsung adds pipe as heatsink but its not enough they needs to add big block of heatsink and fan.
I saw some people add fan in their OLED TV to keep it cool over time.
I guess you've never had a fan start to fail? Getting into a lot of monitors is nigh on impossible, as they're clipped, not screwed together.
These companies will always put the smallest fan possible inside as well.
Fans are a bad idea in anything you can't easily access them in.
On top of that, most companies tend to use non standard fan connectors, so they're not easily replaceable either.
A heatpipe and a large enough heatsink should be good enough, but have you looked at how most OLED displays are made? A tiny little square box for the electronics and a thin, flimsy panel hanging around it. No wonder it's hard to cool.
Also, that's a picture of a TV, not a monitor, the two are not the same.
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#21
Chomiq
Space Lynxhad no idea thanks, I know all the 360hz OLED's, majority of them anyway have glass panels, I wonder if this one does
I think you're confusing glass with glossy.

Unless stated otherwise somewhere in MSI description it will most likely have a glossy panel and as it's QD-OLED expect it to turn purple depending on the lighting conditions. Having matte coating wouldn't change much, see latest Samsung 32" 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED.
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#22
Denver


I don't understand what difference it is that drives the price to increase by 750 dollars. :kookoo:

PS: My mistake. I noticed that it is "mildly" more expensive because it has "AI", how foolish of me.

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#23
Onasi
@Denver
I also like how they want 150 bucks for what seems to be firmware updates. That’s rather scummy.
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TheLostSwede
News Editor
Denver

I don't understand what difference it is that drives the price to increase by 750 dollars. :kookoo:

PS: My mistake. I noticed that it is "mildly" more expensive because it has "AI", how foolish of me.

Don't forget the SpectrumBar and OLED Care 2.0.
Onasi@Denver
I also like how they want 150 bucks for what seems to be firmware updates. That’s rather scummy.
That is exactly what it is, plus better USB PD, KVM and FreeSync Pro vs Adaptive Sync.
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#25
Onasi
TheLostSwedeThat is exactly what it is, plus better USB PD and FreeSync Pro vs Adaptive Sync.
Yeah, artificial segmentation, yay. That USB port is on the cheaper model as well, drop the PD if you must, but firmware updates, IMO, aren’t a big ask from a 900 dollar monitor. I was wrong when I said 150, by the way, sorry, it’s just 50 bucks. But they seem to really want to upsell. Not sure what the point of the base SKU even is then.

Edit: Oh, I am wrong again. Must be tired. There are no USB ports on the base model. Okay then, making a bit more sense then. Still, seems like going for the upsell makes it a no brainer here. Not like if you wanted to spend 900 you wouldn’t find another 50 dollars for QOL features.

Oh, and since there is no difference in the VRR range and we are talking OLED, there is absolutely no functional difference between basic Adaptive Sync and FreeSync. Another marketing trick, having another box checked, it seems.
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