MSI 31.5" 165Hz 4K UHD 0.03ms Adaptive-Sync HDR Gaming Monitor, Mag 321UP QD-OLED LCD / LED Monitors
Panel Size: 31.5-inch - Panel Type: Quantum Dot OLED - Resolution: 4K UHD 3840x2160p - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Refresh Rate: 165Hz - Response Time: 0.03ms GTG - Brightness: 250 nits - Contrast Ratio: 1500000:1 - Displayable Colours: 1.07B - I/O: 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C 2.0 (DP Alt, 15W PD), Audio Out - Ergonomics: Tilt, Swivel, Pivot, Height - VESA Mount: 100x100mm - VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, ClearMR 9000, Adaptive Sync
Panel Size: 31.5-inch - Panel Type: Quantum Dot OLED - Resolution: 4K UHD 3840x2160p - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Refresh Rate: 165Hz - Response Time: 0.03ms GTG - Brightness: 250 nits - Contrast Ratio: 1500000:1 - Displayable Colours: 1.07B - I/O: 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C 2.0 (DP Alt, 15W PD), Audio Out - Ergonomics: Tilt, Swivel, Pivot, Height - VESA Mount: 100x100mm - VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, ClearMR 9000, Adaptive Sync
Panel Size: 31.5-inch - Panel Type: Quantum Dot OLED - Resolution: 4K UHD 3840x2160p - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Refresh Rate: 165Hz - Response Time: 0.03ms GTG - Brightness: 250 nits - Contrast Ratio: 1500000:1 - Displayable Colours: 1.07B - I/O: 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C 2.0 (DP Alt, 15W PD), Audio Out - Ergonomics: Tilt, Swivel, Pivot, Height - VESA Mount: 100x100mm - VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, ClearMR 9000, Adaptive Sync
Panel Size: 31.5-inch - Panel Type: Quantum Dot OLED - Resolution: 4K UHD 3840x2160p - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Refresh Rate: 165Hz - Response Time: 0.03ms GTG - Brightness: 250 nits - Contrast Ratio: 1500000:1 - Displayable Colours: 1.07B - I/O: 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C 2.0 (DP Alt, 15W PD), Audio Out - Ergonomics: Tilt, Swivel, Pivot, Height - VESA Mount: 100x100mm - VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, ClearMR 9000, Adaptive Sync
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This monitor is amazing(except for one thing…) I am a designer(Mac) and gamer (ps5) and this monitor is amazing to work with. The quality of the monitor makes video editing and designing amazing. Having my ps5 run at 120 also looks amazing. The USB-C 90w pass through is something I needed for my setup. This monitor ticked all the boxes, until I went to update the firmware… the monitor required the Gaming Intelligence software to install the new firmware, the GI software is only available for windows machines. This was the first problem I had to try to over come, I contacted MSI support to see if there was a workaround and there answer was to ship the monitor to their service team in Sydney. There was no way I was going to ship my monitor somewhere just for a ... MoreThis monitor is amazing(except for one thing…) I am a designer(Mac) and gamer (ps5) and this monitor is amazing to work with. The quality of the monitor makes video editing and designing amazing. Having my ps5 run at 120 also looks amazing. The USB-C 90w pass through is something I needed for my setup. This monitor ticked all the boxes, until I went to update the firmware… the monitor required the Gaming Intelligence software to install the new firmware, the GI software is only available for windows machines. This was the first problem I had to try to over come, I contacted MSI support to see if there was a workaround and there answer was to ship the monitor to their service team in Sydney. There was no way I was going to ship my monitor somewhere just for a firmware update. I ended up getting the GI software installed using Parallels on my Mac and eventually got it to recognise the monitor. I then went to install the firmware but again, another issue, it would not let me unless I had the monitor connected via DisplayPort. I tried a UCB C to DP cable but it would not work, it would only work if you had a DP to DP cable and the USB B to USB A cable connected. After a local computer store was trying to help me trouble shoot with no luck, they offered for me to bring the monitor into store. They ended up installing the new firmware for me in their store on their windows PC and at no charge, absolute legends. I feel it should. It have come to this just to do a firmware update. I understand it is a gaming monitor and therefor will most likely be used on a PC, but they also aim their advertising towards console players too. It should be easier to do something as basic as an update and be accomodating to all possible buyers.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I just got this monitor a few weeks ago, and it's been amazing. Aside from the exceptional image quality that you would expect from an OLED panel, you can play games at up to 240 Hz, which is probably the coolest thing for me, coming from a 4K/60Hz screen. Regarding contrast, aside from having perfect black levels, this monitor can also get sufficiently bright. I was worried from having seen reviews of previous gen OLED panels that the screen would noticeably dim when viewing a light/white colored window/image, but I haven't been able to notice the screen getting any dimmer in those scenarios. Text is also very crisp, and other issues found on previous gen OLED panels do not seem to be present.To summarize, with such great image quality, 4K resolution, and such a ... MoreI just got this monitor a few weeks ago, and it's been amazing. Aside from the exceptional image quality that you would expect from an OLED panel, you can play games at up to 240 Hz, which is probably the coolest thing for me, coming from a 4K/60Hz screen. Regarding contrast, aside from having perfect black levels, this monitor can also get sufficiently bright. I was worried from having seen reviews of previous gen OLED panels that the screen would noticeably dim when viewing a light/white colored window/image, but I haven't been able to notice the screen getting any dimmer in those scenarios. Text is also very crisp, and other issues found on previous gen OLED panels do not seem to be present.To summarize, with such great image quality, 4K resolution, and such a high frame rate, I'm hard pressed to name anything that you'd really be missing out on with this monitor. Yes, other monitors might have Dolby Vision or DisplayPort 2.1, but considering the price difference I think this monitor strikes a very good balance between value and features. I've been very happy with this monitor and highly recommend it.
originally posted on overclockers.co.uk
I write this with the base line of already knowing other QD-OLED panels exist, so I'll only write the unique things about this monitor, with how big or small the positive or issue is in brackets (small, medium, big)Positives:MSI Support (BIG) - MSI seemingly have GREAT customer support, I've asked for a couple fixes prior to even getting the monitor, such as a DSC toggle. Can confirm as of FW.010 they did exactly that. Also the cleaning behavior is also fixed so it no longer stays in "off" once completed the pixel cleaning process.Minimal Lights/RGB (BIG) - Says it all really, it's very subtle, there is a small back strip which isn't bright on the top/back side of the monitor, which you can disable in the OSD very easily. Then the small white LED on the front ... MoreI write this with the base line of already knowing other QD-OLED panels exist, so I'll only write the unique things about this monitor, with how big or small the positive or issue is in brackets (small, medium, big)Positives:MSI Support (BIG) - MSI seemingly have GREAT customer support, I've asked for a couple fixes prior to even getting the monitor, such as a DSC toggle. Can confirm as of FW.010 they did exactly that. Also the cleaning behavior is also fixed so it no longer stays in "off" once completed the pixel cleaning process.Minimal Lights/RGB (BIG) - Says it all really, it's very subtle, there is a small back strip which isn't bright on the top/back side of the monitor, which you can disable in the OSD very easily. Then the small white LED on the front to say "hey I'm on".Excellent packaging (medium) - They provide a film on the screen as honestly all monitor makers should do, this prevents micro scratches from occurring in shipment like other makers have suffered from. The box is also pretty hefty, plenty of protection all round and the box art is very tasteful.Better OLED care features (medium) - I'd say this is more unique to MSI, although some are trying to follow suit, MSI were to the party first however with the 3 year burn-in warranty aswell. Taskbar protection, and boundary protection both work as expected, for the taskbar it seems to work better when using dark mode however.Negatives:Color Calibration (small) - Seems calibration is 99% of the way there out of the box, most definitely your regular joe wouldn't know the difference, but I'd say slightly on the warmer side which can be fixed either with a calibration tool or by following the "best settings" guide by TFTCentral. Then it basically turns to a neutral/positive.OSD time out settings (small) - Again, very small issue, I'd like if there was an option to have longer than 30 seconds, when comparing settings in a scene sometimes you need longer than this to compare, then you have to click all the way back to the menu you were in to get back to what you were looking at.Cables (medium) - I understand most should use the HDMI 2.1b as it's the higher bandwidth port on this monitor, but I have seen complaints about lack of a displayport cable included, and whilst I'm not affected, I have to agree. Also the HDMI2.1b cable included is shorter than I'd like, just about got to where it needs to be on my setup (a regular, expected positioning). You may need to purchase a longer one if your machine is a bit further away from your monitor.Overall: I'd say I'm pretty in love with this monitor, does everything I want and the experience is just amazing. I mean, it's gen 3 QD-OLED, of course it's amazing! You will most definitely not be disappointed with your purchase. Almost everything about it screams "premium", I also like the stand being a flat base rather than 2 long legs sticking across the table. 5/5, recommend highly with all things considered.
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Msi 32 UHD Flat QD-OLED 165Hz Type-C 15w True Black 400 MAG 321UP QD-OLED
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This monitor is amazing(except for one thing…) I am a designer(Mac) and gamer (ps5) and this monitor is amazing to work with. The quality of the monitor makes video editing and designing amazing. Having my ps5 run at 120 also looks amazing. The USB-C 90w pass through is something I needed for my setup. This monitor ticked all the boxes, until I went to update the firmware… the monitor required the Gaming Intelligence software to install the new firmware, the GI software is only available for windows machines. This was the first problem I had to try to over come, I contacted MSI support to see if there was a workaround and there answer was to ship the monitor to their service team in Sydney. There was no way I was going to ship my monitor somewhere just for a ... MoreThis monitor is amazing(except for one thing…) I am a designer(Mac) and gamer (ps5) and this monitor is amazing to work with. The quality of the monitor makes video editing and designing amazing. Having my ps5 run at 120 also looks amazing. The USB-C 90w pass through is something I needed for my setup. This monitor ticked all the boxes, until I went to update the firmware… the monitor required the Gaming Intelligence software to install the new firmware, the GI software is only available for windows machines. This was the first problem I had to try to over come, I contacted MSI support to see if there was a workaround and there answer was to ship the monitor to their service team in Sydney. There was no way I was going to ship my monitor somewhere just for a firmware update. I ended up getting the GI software installed using Parallels on my Mac and eventually got it to recognise the monitor. I then went to install the firmware but again, another issue, it would not let me unless I had the monitor connected via DisplayPort. I tried a UCB C to DP cable but it would not work, it would only work if you had a DP to DP cable and the USB B to USB A cable connected. After a local computer store was trying to help me trouble shoot with no luck, they offered for me to bring the monitor into store. They ended up installing the new firmware for me in their store on their windows PC and at no charge, absolute legends. I feel it should. It have come to this just to do a firmware update. I understand it is a gaming monitor and therefor will most likely be used on a PC, but they also aim their advertising towards console players too. It should be easier to do something as basic as an update and be accomodating to all possible buyers.
I just got this monitor a few weeks ago, and it's been amazing. Aside from the exceptional image quality that you would expect from an OLED panel, you can play games at up to 240 Hz, which is probably the coolest thing for me, coming from a 4K/60Hz screen. Regarding contrast, aside from having perfect black levels, this monitor can also get sufficiently bright. I was worried from having seen reviews of previous gen OLED panels that the screen would noticeably dim when viewing a light/white colored window/image, but I haven't been able to notice the screen getting any dimmer in those scenarios. Text is also very crisp, and other issues found on previous gen OLED panels do not seem to be present.To summarize, with such great image quality, 4K resolution, and such a ... MoreI just got this monitor a few weeks ago, and it's been amazing. Aside from the exceptional image quality that you would expect from an OLED panel, you can play games at up to 240 Hz, which is probably the coolest thing for me, coming from a 4K/60Hz screen. Regarding contrast, aside from having perfect black levels, this monitor can also get sufficiently bright. I was worried from having seen reviews of previous gen OLED panels that the screen would noticeably dim when viewing a light/white colored window/image, but I haven't been able to notice the screen getting any dimmer in those scenarios. Text is also very crisp, and other issues found on previous gen OLED panels do not seem to be present.To summarize, with such great image quality, 4K resolution, and such a high frame rate, I'm hard pressed to name anything that you'd really be missing out on with this monitor. Yes, other monitors might have Dolby Vision or DisplayPort 2.1, but considering the price difference I think this monitor strikes a very good balance between value and features. I've been very happy with this monitor and highly recommend it.
I write this with the base line of already knowing other QD-OLED panels exist, so I'll only write the unique things about this monitor, with how big or small the positive or issue is in brackets (small, medium, big)Positives:MSI Support (BIG) - MSI seemingly have GREAT customer support, I've asked for a couple fixes prior to even getting the monitor, such as a DSC toggle. Can confirm as of FW.010 they did exactly that. Also the cleaning behavior is also fixed so it no longer stays in "off" once completed the pixel cleaning process.Minimal Lights/RGB (BIG) - Says it all really, it's very subtle, there is a small back strip which isn't bright on the top/back side of the monitor, which you can disable in the OSD very easily. Then the small white LED on the front ... MoreI write this with the base line of already knowing other QD-OLED panels exist, so I'll only write the unique things about this monitor, with how big or small the positive or issue is in brackets (small, medium, big)Positives:MSI Support (BIG) - MSI seemingly have GREAT customer support, I've asked for a couple fixes prior to even getting the monitor, such as a DSC toggle. Can confirm as of FW.010 they did exactly that. Also the cleaning behavior is also fixed so it no longer stays in "off" once completed the pixel cleaning process.Minimal Lights/RGB (BIG) - Says it all really, it's very subtle, there is a small back strip which isn't bright on the top/back side of the monitor, which you can disable in the OSD very easily. Then the small white LED on the front to say "hey I'm on".Excellent packaging (medium) - They provide a film on the screen as honestly all monitor makers should do, this prevents micro scratches from occurring in shipment like other makers have suffered from. The box is also pretty hefty, plenty of protection all round and the box art is very tasteful.Better OLED care features (medium) - I'd say this is more unique to MSI, although some are trying to follow suit, MSI were to the party first however with the 3 year burn-in warranty aswell. Taskbar protection, and boundary protection both work as expected, for the taskbar it seems to work better when using dark mode however.Negatives:Color Calibration (small) - Seems calibration is 99% of the way there out of the box, most definitely your regular joe wouldn't know the difference, but I'd say slightly on the warmer side which can be fixed either with a calibration tool or by following the "best settings" guide by TFTCentral. Then it basically turns to a neutral/positive.OSD time out settings (small) - Again, very small issue, I'd like if there was an option to have longer than 30 seconds, when comparing settings in a scene sometimes you need longer than this to compare, then you have to click all the way back to the menu you were in to get back to what you were looking at.Cables (medium) - I understand most should use the HDMI 2.1b as it's the higher bandwidth port on this monitor, but I have seen complaints about lack of a displayport cable included, and whilst I'm not affected, I have to agree. Also the HDMI2.1b cable included is shorter than I'd like, just about got to where it needs to be on my setup (a regular, expected positioning). You may need to purchase a longer one if your machine is a bit further away from your monitor.Overall: I'd say I'm pretty in love with this monitor, does everything I want and the experience is just amazing. I mean, it's gen 3 QD-OLED, of course it's amazing! You will most definitely not be disappointed with your purchase. Almost everything about it screams "premium", I also like the stand being a flat base rather than 2 long legs sticking across the table. 5/5, recommend highly with all things considered.
I bought this monitor for gaming and daily desktop use when I am working from home.Tbh, I was blown away by how well this performs and how good the value is for this monitor.I was impressed with the text clarity of this 4k QD-OLED monitor when I first hook it up. The text is even clearer and crispier than my nano IPS 1440p ultrawide thanks to the new denser PPI and improved rgb subpixel layout.240 hz refresh rate is buttery smooth if you have the GPU power to drive it at 4K. With my rtx 4090, I am getting over 200 fps in warzone, the game never felt this smooth and responsive before. Not to mention the beautiful contrast and the super crispy texture quality, even on normal texture quality in game.I was on the fence between this, AW3225QF and PG32UCDM when I ... MoreI bought this monitor for gaming and daily desktop use when I am working from home.Tbh, I was blown away by how well this performs and how good the value is for this monitor.I was impressed with the text clarity of this 4k QD-OLED monitor when I first hook it up. The text is even clearer and crispier than my nano IPS 1440p ultrawide thanks to the new denser PPI and improved rgb subpixel layout.240 hz refresh rate is buttery smooth if you have the GPU power to drive it at 4K. With my rtx 4090, I am getting over 200 fps in warzone, the game never felt this smooth and responsive before. Not to mention the beautiful contrast and the super crispy texture quality, even on normal texture quality in game.I was on the fence between this, AW3225QF and PG32UCDM when I was trying to buy a new 4k OLED monitor. However, AW3225QF's lack of KVM was an instant No for me as I need to use this monitor with my macbook when I am working from home.Having a KVM with USB-C with DP Alt and PD 90W charging would help me get rid of the thunderbolt docking station and many cables from my desk, which I am all for it! Between PG32UCDM and this, I had to pick this for the insane value it comes with, without any performance compromise. Unless you really need the dolby vision on the other models and want to eat up the cost for DV, I don't see any other reason to go to the other options.Like I said, the value is insane, but it does have compromises. The monitor is shipped with minimal cables to get you started:- power cable- USB type B cable- HDMI 2.1For me, I would like to use DP 1.4 to have the most compatible gsync experience with my GPU, so I had to go out my way to get a high quality DP cable. And I also need to buy a high quality thunderbolt 4 USB-C cable to use this monitor with my macbook. Those cables cost me roughly ~$50.But I am still shocked why MSI didn't include all the necessory cables to let the user fully experience the greatness of this monitor out of the box. I do know this monitor is priced similar to the ASUS in EU, so, not having all cables included can really turn down non NA customers.Anyway, I still would give this monitor a 5 star rating as it delivers what I expect and I am very happy with the purchase.
The MSI MPG 321URX is stunning. For far less than other brands, you're getting an amazing 3rd gen QD OLED panel - the complete package just makes sense for most users, be it for gamers or productivity hounds.Image quality: The picture is very crisp and saturation of the QD OLED is far better than some of the WOLED 42 inch tv panels that are out there. Coming from somebody who used an LGc2 as their main monitor, the MPG 321URX blows it out of the water in terms of PPI and saturation. Colors are more vibrant, text is crisp and clear for desktop usage (no fringing), and brightness is on point for SDR and HDR. This is awesome for work and gaming. My monitor also came perfectly color calibrated OOTB.Build quality: Super super solid - the stand is very sturdy and ... MoreThe MSI MPG 321URX is stunning. For far less than other brands, you're getting an amazing 3rd gen QD OLED panel - the complete package just makes sense for most users, be it for gamers or productivity hounds.Image quality: The picture is very crisp and saturation of the QD OLED is far better than some of the WOLED 42 inch tv panels that are out there. Coming from somebody who used an LGc2 as their main monitor, the MPG 321URX blows it out of the water in terms of PPI and saturation. Colors are more vibrant, text is crisp and clear for desktop usage (no fringing), and brightness is on point for SDR and HDR. This is awesome for work and gaming. My monitor also came perfectly color calibrated OOTB.Build quality: Super super solid - the stand is very sturdy and offers a lot of adjustability, and the back housing of the monitor feels high quality. The settings adjustment 'nipple' is really easy to use and the menus are nice to navigate.Conclusions: For work and play, this thing is easily the best value you can get right now, and is an extreme upgrade over any IPS or traditional LCD panel. I'm thrilled with the built in KVM, and love that this thing just functions well as a monitor compared to the 42 inch TVs out there - sleep cycles sync perfectly with your computer, and burn in protections are easy to put into place with the built in menus.Highly recommend to anybody on the fence about buying - this thing is majorly future proof and should last me at least 5 years with the next generation of GPUs around the corner.
I had been wanting to jump on the OLED train for a while, yet I held off because there were not any 4k panels at anything less than 42, which would have been too large for my setup.When I heard that high FPS 4k 32 OLED monitors were coming to the market, I was exited to get my hands on one. I ended up choosing this MSI model over the others for its KVM, 90w Power Delivery DP Alt Mode, and it's price which was a good ~300 dollars less than similar offerings.After placing the order, it arrived the very next day. Setup was easy no tool's required.The Monitors comes with a removable protective film to prevent scratches and streaks, It came with a HDMI cable, USB A to USB B cable, Power Cord (No chuncky external brick or plug, as its all built into the ... MoreI had been wanting to jump on the OLED train for a while, yet I held off because there were not any 4k panels at anything less than 42, which would have been too large for my setup.When I heard that high FPS 4k 32 OLED monitors were coming to the market, I was exited to get my hands on one. I ended up choosing this MSI model over the others for its KVM, 90w Power Delivery DP Alt Mode, and it's price which was a good ~300 dollars less than similar offerings.After placing the order, it arrived the very next day. Setup was easy no tool's required.The Monitors comes with a removable protective film to prevent scratches and streaks, It came with a HDMI cable, USB A to USB B cable, Power Cord (No chuncky external brick or plug, as its all built into the monitor).Firing it up for the first time, I was amazed by how good it looked in games, the 4k resolution with HDR really makes images pop. Colors never really crossed my mind before, but after seeing this monitor I see what people mean now, its really nice and stands out in games and colorfully animated movies. The high refresh rate coupled with OLED response times is phenomenal, providing a crisp image in motion.I highly recommend this monitor if you're looking for a 4k OLED in a smaller form factor.
I want to start off by saying that the picture quality is AWESOME. Due to the size and resolution, this is easily the clearest picture I have ever seen. QD-OLED (or really any type of OLED) makes it that much better. Perfect blacks, minimal response time, high refresh rate means things not only look awesome standing still, but in motion too. I am very impressed, and this isn't my first foray into an OLED technology. On my desk, this monitor now sits next to its predecessor, a 42 LG C2. My C2 was the gold standard for picture quality and motion clarity for me, until now. This MSI monitor is just that much better.I looked at the Aorus, the Alienware, the ASUS, and the LG WOLED, and I think for the price you really can't do any better than this. To my knowledge, I ... MoreI want to start off by saying that the picture quality is AWESOME. Due to the size and resolution, this is easily the clearest picture I have ever seen. QD-OLED (or really any type of OLED) makes it that much better. Perfect blacks, minimal response time, high refresh rate means things not only look awesome standing still, but in motion too. I am very impressed, and this isn't my first foray into an OLED technology. On my desk, this monitor now sits next to its predecessor, a 42 LG C2. My C2 was the gold standard for picture quality and motion clarity for me, until now. This MSI monitor is just that much better.I looked at the Aorus, the Alienware, the ASUS, and the LG WOLED, and I think for the price you really can't do any better than this. To my knowledge, I believe with the exception of the LG, all these monitors share the same panel. So brightness, contrast, motion clarity, pixel density, etc should all be pretty similar between them all. What differs are the features offered by each. This MSI is by FAR the least expensive option, and the only things that I am missing from the more expensive ones are black frame insertion and Dolby Vision. Now, for me, I still have this monitor sitting next to an LG C2, so I can still view things in Dolby Vision if I want, and I have never cared to use BFI, so these are not major losses for me. And the $950 price tag more than makes up for those missing features. I'd be spending minimum $250 more for the next cheapest 32 4k 240hz QD-OLED. With not much more in the way of useful features.This is kind of a rambling review, but I really couldn't be any happier about this purchase. I'd recommend it to anybody.
I've used several monitors over the past couple years including ultrawides, gen 1 qd-oleds, lg oleds, ips, tn, va, mini-led (only va) and this is definitively the best experience so far and it's not particularly close. The text clarity improvement of gen 3 qd-oled over gen 1 qd-oled is extremely appreciated and is no longer noticeable to me compared to other display tech. While this is likely a combination of the increased ppi in addition to the substructure improvements, it is still unnoticeable to me now even in different dpi scaling modes (though I typically use native). Thus, even in productivity, this is only topped by a 4k (super)ultrawide due to raw real estate. Beyond that, as someone who has spent far too much money trying and testing different KVMs, both ... MoreI've used several monitors over the past couple years including ultrawides, gen 1 qd-oleds, lg oleds, ips, tn, va, mini-led (only va) and this is definitively the best experience so far and it's not particularly close. The text clarity improvement of gen 3 qd-oled over gen 1 qd-oled is extremely appreciated and is no longer noticeable to me compared to other display tech. While this is likely a combination of the increased ppi in addition to the substructure improvements, it is still unnoticeable to me now even in different dpi scaling modes (though I typically use native). Thus, even in productivity, this is only topped by a 4k (super)ultrawide due to raw real estate. Beyond that, as someone who has spent far too much money trying and testing different KVMs, both in monitor and external (including switches for usb/video separately), this is the *only* KVM I've used that just works. For that alone, even with the knock of potentially less real estate, I would rate this well above other solutions, particularly for work from home use while also enjoying high-end gaming.With regards to the KVM, it features PD with DP alt mode. It supports gsync (not yet officially validated by nvidia but anecdotally works fine using the pendulum demo). It registers input fast enough that you can actually see the post screen to get into bios (surprisingly uncommon). It clones edid. It doesn't semi-regularly (or at all) drop usb connections. It even switches pretty quickly compared to other solutions without blackscreen flashing. You can have it auto switch USB upstream between video sources. It provides enough stable power for comically sensitive gaming peripherals and a M1 macbook pro under medium-light load. It even supports polling rates above 1000hz without issue. This KVM alone would justify most of the cost, particularly compared to some specialty KVM solutions and works better regardless; that you get a fantastic display with it is almost just bonus.For gaming, it's the best monitor I've used. I would absolutely adore a 21:9 version of this display as I love that form factor but the clarity from oled response times is amazing and only esports displays with strobing (or crts) beat it in motion clarity (I look forward to gsync pulsar hopefully being adapted to oled with dynamic BFI). I would take this display for gaming, even sans the KVM, over other displays I've used regardless of their form factor. This monitor is also passively cooled which is a welcome change compared to many other high-end displays. Even though it's passive, I have had no issues with HDR or ABL even on desktop (in HDR). It does suffer from raised blacks compared to woled but it's no worse than a good ips in a room flooded with sunlight and is still plenty bright to see easily. If you play in a very bright area consistently, I would consider the contrast (without raised blacks) and much higher-brightness a quality mini-led display provides as a significant pro in favor of the mini-led rather than a con against the qd-oled.If I had to complain, I have two issues that spring to mind. Both are hopefully addressable via a firmware update. The first is that the display will turn off rather than return to its last power state after pixel cleaning. This is noticeable when a machine is slept or goes to a low power state while you're away. The pixel cleaning will then run and subsequently turn the display completely off so when you come back to your machine, you need to physically turn the monitor back on. This is definitely not ideal but even if this is never fixed, it's still worth the hassle (for me) for everything else this gets right. The second is that the power LED is not able to be disabled. It's not a large problem as its not particularly bright (like many can be) but I would still like to disable it, especially when engaging with dark content at night.Ultimately, it's a fantastic display for both productivity and entertainment. It has the least buggy firmware for a high-end monitor I've used and an inuitive, clean, and responsive OSD (especially compared to many other monitor manufacturers). The KVM *actually* works the way you would hope and expect. I have not experienced any bugs or issues with DSC using nvidia. This has been the monitor I've been waiting for for years and I will continue to use it until there's an ultrawide variant of it. At that point, it will become my secondary display for the forseeable future.
This is an amazing monitor, and in my opinion the best one to buy in this price bracket for 32 4K gaming monitors. Other brands providing a similar panel are just not worth the extra few hundred they are charging. This monitor gives you the essentials, and in this case, the essentials are simply great. The deep, inky blacks that the OLED provides is just unmatched, and the Quantum Dots (QD) provide colors with so much pop that it makes HDR content just look sublime. Coming from a VA panel, I was blown away by how much better it looked in SDR as well as HDR content. The 240Hz refresh rate and quick response times OLEDs are known make gaming super smooth and enjoyable.Pros:Amazing contrast ratioGreat color accuracy in sRGB mode, and the ability to go wide gamut ... MoreThis is an amazing monitor, and in my opinion the best one to buy in this price bracket for 32 4K gaming monitors. Other brands providing a similar panel are just not worth the extra few hundred they are charging. This monitor gives you the essentials, and in this case, the essentials are simply great. The deep, inky blacks that the OLED provides is just unmatched, and the Quantum Dots (QD) provide colors with so much pop that it makes HDR content just look sublime. Coming from a VA panel, I was blown away by how much better it looked in SDR as well as HDR content. The 240Hz refresh rate and quick response times OLEDs are known make gaming super smooth and enjoyable.Pros:Amazing contrast ratioGreat color accuracy in sRGB mode, and the ability to go wide gamut for HDR if needed (or in SDR if wanted).Good PPI for text clarity.Great response times for gaming at 240Hz.The glossy coating in my room environment is a huge plus to preserve the contrast ratio and clarity of the display.Much better value than the competing Alienware, ASUS, and Gigabyte models.Cons:Text clarity is good enough for sure, but not quite as good as a traditional LCD due to the differing subpixel layout, though is is also an issue with Windows not recognizing non-traditional subpixel layoutsSome flickering in dark content in certain applications. I've only come across this a couple of times, but I've heard that this is an issue with all OLEDs, so again, not really a dealbreaker for me.USB Hub on the monitor turns off when the display is put into sleep or turned off. This can be irritating at times, but I usually don't have things plugged into the hub anyway.Overall, this is a fantastic monitor to buy if you have the money for it.
On paper, the spec sheet for this monitor is ludicrous. 4K, 240hz refresh rate, QD-OLED, fanless design, KVM, 90 W power delivery, 3 year burn-in warranty. I know this is an overused expression, but I genuinely think that this monitor has no compromises. The KVM and 90W power delivery are particularly nice to have as someone who intends to work and play on this monitor. I can plug my macbook in, and it will charge and project it onto the monitor. And due to the KVM, the peripherals will seamlessly work and switch between the macbook and my desktop. Plus its always nice to have two free USB ports on my computer.If anyone is up in the air of getting a QD-OLED, I'll say that I was just like you. But that all changed the second I fired up a game (Ori and the Will of ... MoreOn paper, the spec sheet for this monitor is ludicrous. 4K, 240hz refresh rate, QD-OLED, fanless design, KVM, 90 W power delivery, 3 year burn-in warranty. I know this is an overused expression, but I genuinely think that this monitor has no compromises. The KVM and 90W power delivery are particularly nice to have as someone who intends to work and play on this monitor. I can plug my macbook in, and it will charge and project it onto the monitor. And due to the KVM, the peripherals will seamlessly work and switch between the macbook and my desktop. Plus its always nice to have two free USB ports on my computer.If anyone is up in the air of getting a QD-OLED, I'll say that I was just like you. But that all changed the second I fired up a game (Ori and the Will of Wisps). I had my IPS panel next to the monitor and when I compared the two panels, I was flabbergasted. Its quite astonishing how fuzzy and bloomy IPS is. As a long-time IPS user, I never learned to really appreciate blacks or darker hues. But this monitor gave me a new sense of appreciation. Blacks look so much more complex. They are no longer a grayish blob, but a deep void that hides all sorts of detail. It's fun looking at shadows and corners and seeing the intricacies. Makes me wanna replay all the old games I've played that I think will benefit from OLED. One such game is Plague Tale Requiem.As a final note, I will say, upgrading your monitor to the MPG321URX is equivocal to upgrading from an HDD to a M.2 SSD in terms of displays. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.The only thing I don't like about this monitor, is how it turns off rather then going into standby after doing its OLED panel care every 4 hours. But its a minor inconvenience at worst and likely fixable in future software updates.PSA: The attached review images got a little compressed as I was migrating them from my phone to my computer. It looks even better in person.
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