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MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor

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MAG 321UPX QD-OLED

MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor
MSI MAG 321UPX QD-OLED 32″ UHD 240Hz Flat Gaming Monitor

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Highlights

Next-Gen 4K QD-OLED Panel Features a 31.5-inch UHD (3840 x 2160) Quantum Dot OLED display that delivers breathtaking 4K visuals with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and a sub-pixel arrangement designed for sharper text and finer details.
Ultra-Fast 240Hz Refresh Rate Engineered for competitive gaming with a blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate and a near-instant 0.03ms (GtG) response time, virtually eliminating motion blur and ghosting in high-speed titles.
MSI OLED Care 2.0 & Fanless Cooling Equipped with advanced burn-in protection features and a graphene film with a custom heatsink for efficient, fanless heat dissipation, backed by a 3-year warranty that includes burn-in coverage.
Vivid HDR & Color Precision Certified with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 and featuring an elite color gamut of 99% DCI-P3 with factory-calibrated Delta E ≤ 2 for professional-grade color accuracy and realistic dynamic contrast.
Full HDMI 2.1 & Console Optimization Includes dual HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48Gbps bandwidth to support 4K 120Hz gaming on the latest consoles, alongside VRR, ALLM, and a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Exceptional Picture Quality: The QD-OLED panel provides deep, inky blacks, vibrant colors, and high contrast that significantly outperforms IPS and VA panels. The glossy coating is frequently praised for making the image 'pop' and maintaining superior clarity in dark rooms.
  • High-End Gaming Performance: With a 4K resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, the monitor offers incredible motion clarity and responsiveness. Users report a 'buttery smooth' experience with near-instant response times that are ideal for both competitive and immersive single-player games.
  • Competitive Pricing and Value: It is widely regarded as one of the most affordable 4K 240Hz OLED monitors on the market. Reviewers noted it provides the same high-quality Samsung panel as much more expensive competitors, making it a 'steal' for the specs provided.

Cons

  • Intrusive OLED Care Maintenance: The 'Panel Protect' feature frequently interrupts users with un-dismissible pop-ups or forced shutdowns during active gaming or work sessions. Users report that the monitor remains unusable for 7-15 minutes during the cycle and often fails to turn back on automatically afterward.
  • Limited Connectivity and Features: Compared to the URX model, this version lacks a KVM switch and only provides 15W power delivery over USB-C, which is insufficient for charging most laptops. Some users also found the power cord to be too short and the joystick controls on the back difficult to navigate by feel.
  • Fragile Build and Slow Wake-up: The screen coating is reported to be extremely fragile and prone to micro-scratches even when cleaned with a microfiber cloth. Additionally, the monitor has a notably slow wake-up time from sleep mode, often taking 5-10 seconds to display an image.

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  1. Best QD-OLED Monitor

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    TehPabz April 4, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Best QD-OLED Monitor on the market! My PS5, Xbox series X and PC look phenomenal on on this monitor!

  2. Best Value

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    KG21 April 4, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    There are tons of versions of this monitor out there, but this by far is the most affordable out of all of them. Same panels and glossy, so the color really pops. You can’t update the firmware of this monitor, but it’s a non-issue for me as I never really bother to update unless there is a major bug that makes the monitor unuseable. This monitor does not have any issues like that so MSI nailed it.

  3. Best value QD-OLED with some caveats

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    JeremyL April 2, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    This is the best value 4K QD-OLED monitor there is! If the firmware was able to be updated like the slightly more expensive MPG321URX model then it would be perfect. The minor issues that the MAG model currently has that would easily be resolved with a firmware update are that the color profiles are not separate between SDR and HDR, and the monitor powers off after performing a panel refresh rather than returning to standby mode. Other than those two minor issues, this monitor offers the superb performance that is on par with more expensive QD-OLED offerings without breaking the bank.

  4. end game monitor

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    Mohammed March 13, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Picture quality is second-to-none

    Screen is spotless out of the box thanks to the thin plastic film they ship it covered with

    Stand is sturdy and easy to adjust

    Passively cooled so there is no fan to worry about

    sRGB mode works perfectly, allowing SDR content to be viewed accurately

    MSRP in the US is $250 less than the Alienware and $350 less than the ASUS, plus you can get a free $100 Steam gift card from MSI if you buy one before March 31st

    Overall, as pricing stands today, I think this monitor is the best value of the three currently available in the US. Lack of Dolby Vision aside it offers many more features than the Alienware and most of the features of the ASUS while costing hundreds of dollars less. It’s not perfect but I don’t think the issues it has are annoying enough to justify spending more on anything else. In countries where the ASUS is barely more expensive I think it probably is the better choice but in the US the price difference is simply too large.

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  5. Great Monitor

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    Joyryde March 10, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    I purchased the PG32UCDM originally, but was able to pick this one up for $500 less after tax. After using both monitors, I returned the PG32UCDM. This monitor for the price is a fantastic deal, and does 90% of what the competition does for a fraction of the price. Giving 4 stars because no firmware updates is a joke for a company to market at this price, but oh well. Grab the warranty to give yourself peace of mind in case issues were to occur in the future.

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  7. Great monitor

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    Bert March 5, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Very beautiful display, loved it and would buy another one. Only thing i didn’t like was the inability to update firmware.

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  8. Really good!

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    JesseS March 4, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Great monitor for the price. No firmware update though. Color and quality build is amazing!

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  9. Great monitor

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    Zach March 3, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    I got this monitor but didnt now know it didnt take firmware updates which is why Ingave 4 stars but the monitor is fantasics ans beautiful. Inhad rhe Alien ware 3225QF 4k monitor ans i can not tell a difference in picture quality or motion both are fantastic monitors. Juat wish this would do firmware updates and would be 5 stars!

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  10. Terrible Terrible Terrible

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    MikeB March 1, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    Terrible Terrible Terrible tell me how does not including the option of making firmware updates to a 1000 dollar monitor make any sense. Huge list of issues sRGB getting stuck switching to HDR causing incorrect color clamping, pixel refresh not running when monitor off, and many more that will never be fixed. Brightness sucks on full screen white scenes ~150 nits, do not buy.

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  11. Good so far

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    Suminod February 28, 2024
    Review source: Bestbuy

    I am aware of the no firmware updates. Monitor is really nice so far looks good, no problems as far as i can tell. Ya, the firmware decision by MSI is dumb but we have heard that before and it turned out to be a lie anyway, talking to you AW3423DW. I do believe that MSI, if they wanted to, could easily push updates out if push back is great enough but thats why I buy from bestbuy. If the firmware turnsout to be a massive issue geeksquad is the best overall investment. Pretty sure MSI wont care if I or another consumer complains but if bestbuy complains because there are so many returns/warranty claims/instore RMA’s and what not then tou will see things change. That all said the monitor is pretty great and doesnt have all the useless nonsense like RGB or the KVM switch that woupdnt auto switch via display input anyway so who cares

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