MSI MPG 321URX Review (4K/240Hz QD-OLED)

After putting the MSI MPG 321URX through its paces over the last couple of weeks, it is hard to be anything but mighty impressed with what this gaming monitor is able to achieve.

Utilising Samsung's 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel, the combination of the 4K resolution, 240Hz refresh and other benefits of OLED technology is as good as I hoped – it delivers a gaming experience which is, in my opinion, unlike anything else on the market right now.

It's also pleasing that MSI has done such a good job with the panel implementation too – as we now from past experience, things can easily go wrong with even the best panel in the world! But the factory calibration is decent, particularly the sRGB mode which is the most accurate I have tested to-date, MSI offers a wealth of anti burn-in features alongside a three-year warranty which includes burn-in protection, and the OSD and GamingIntelligence app both offer a host of customisable features.

If I had to pick something to improve on, I do feel a metal stand wouldn't go amiss at this price point, it would certainly help add a more premium feel to the 321URX. But as mentioned earlier in the review, once the screen is setup on your desk, it isn't going anywhere so we can't complain too much.

It is also fair to say that UK buyers are getting the short end of the stick compared to our US counterparts – on these shores the 321URX is up for pre-order at £1299, whereas in the States it is only $949. Still, we knew these monitors would never be cheap – as it's always been in the PC industry, if you want the best of the best, you have to pay for it, and the MSI MPG 321URX certainly is that.

The 321URX is up for pre-order from Overclockers UK HERE.

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Pros

• Very wide gamut.
• Effectively infinite contrast ratio.
• Very fast response times.
• 4K resolution coupled with 240Hz OLED makes for a very sharp experience.
• Games just look so good.
• HDR hits 1000 nits and is accurate.
• Great sRGB emulation mode.
• 2x HDMI 2.1.

Cons

• Metal stand would have been nice.
• UK buyers are paying a fair bit more than those in the US.

KitGuru says: The monitor market just took another big step forward.

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