MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)

MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)

MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)

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BEST RATING
Casual Gaming:
5.0
CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class9.9/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Fair6.8/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Good7.6/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Best in Class10.0/10
RESOLUTION: Good7.9/10
BRIGHTNESS: Best in Class10.0/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Best in Class10.0/10
REFRESH RATE: Very Good8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class10.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair6.9/10

The MSI MAG 321UPX with QD-OLED technology is a premium-priced monitor offering a stunning visual experience due to its OLED panel, which allows for infinite contrast and deep blacks. Its color accuracy is outstanding, making it an excellent choice for HDR gaming, media consumption, and tasks that demand precise colors such as digital and print photo editing. With a high refresh rate and low response time, it is suitable for both casual and competitive gaming, though the latter may be slightly hindered by the potential for some ghosting. The large screen and 4K resolution also make it good for productivity. It's well-equipped with connectivity options, including multiple DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 ports, and even offers USB power delivery. However, the text clarity might not be as sharp as some would prefer, and the monitor's high performance in color and contrast may not be fully appreciated in everyday productivity tasks, considering the premium cost. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.




Evaluation

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Pros
  • Exceptional contrast and color
  • High peak brightness
  • Adjustable stand for comfort
  • Great for HDR gaming
  • Wide color gamut coverage
Cons
  • Higher price point
  • Lower text clarity
  • Potential for ghosting
  • Limited HDMI 1.4 and no 2.1 ports

Ratings by Category

Casual Gaming:
5.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:
5.0
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Productivity:
4.3
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Competitive Gaming:
3.8
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$900
Screen Size
32"
Resolution
3840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
Unknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
sRGB Color Gamut
138.2 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
No
Persistence Blur Score
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8/10
Ghosting Score
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10/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
139 PPI
Coating
Matte
Text Clarity Score
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6.9/10
Image Clarity Score
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7.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
0
HDMI 2.0 Ports
0
HDMI 2.1 Ports
2
Micro HDMI Ports
0
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
0

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