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MSI’s new 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors have “40% deeper blacks” and up to DisplayPort 2.1a support


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MSI has announced availability for the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24, but we’re still waiting for them to appear at major online U.S. retailers. The MAG model has at least been sighted on MSI’s Italian storefront for €899, though that is likely to be the cheaper of the two.

Nonetheless, as 31.5-inch 4K displays, it’s easy to imagine that these two will be some of the best gaming monitors released in 2026, offering up to DisplayPort 2.1a (native 4K 240Hz) and HDMI 2.1 (4K 240Hz with DSC) connectivity. Both use the same QD-OLED panel, but offer some contrast as far as exact specs & features go.

Specs list for MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 & MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24

Both these gaming monitors are fitted with a 4th-gen QD-OLED panel from Samsung that uses Penta Tandem technology, a five-layer structure that increases light efficiency by 30%. MSI has also equipped them with its very own DarkArmor Film coating that promises to reduce purple tinting and deliver “40% deeper blacks and 2.5x better scratch resistance”.

The MPG (Performance Gaming) model offers the most comprehensive feature set, including DisplayPort 2.1a, Nvidia G-Sync, USB-C 98W power delivery, USB hub, and the latest OLED Care 3.0 tech as opposed to the MAG’s OLED Care 2.0 coverage.

Specification MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24
Screen size 31.5″ 31.5″
Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160) 4K (3840 x 2160)
Panel type QD-OLED QD-OLED
Curved? No No
Refresh rate 240Hz 240Hz
Response time 0.03ms GtG 0.03ms GtG
SDR / HDR brightness 300 nits / 1,000 nits peak 300 nits / 1,000 nits peak
Colour gamut 97% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 138% sRGB 97% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 138% sRGB
HDR DisplayHDR True Black 500 DisplayHDR True Black 500
VRR Adaptive Sync, Nvidia G-Sync Nvidia G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Display connectivity 2x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K 240Hz / 1x DisplayPort 2.1a, UHBR20 2x HDMI 2.1, up to 4K 240Hz / 1x DisplayPort 1.4a, HBR3
USB-C 1x Type-C, DP Alt Mode, 98W PD 1x Type-C, DP Alt Mode, 15W PD
USB hub 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 5Gbps Type-B None listed
Coating Anti-Reflection Anti-Reflection
Burn-in protection 3-year warranty, OLED Care 3.0 w/ AI Care Sensor 3-year warranty, OLED Care 2.0

As we mentioned earlier, we still don’t know just how much these 4K gaming monitors cost in the United States, but we imagine they won’t be cheap. The MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 is available on the official MSI Italy store online for €899, VAT included, but the MPG 322UR is nowhere to be seen – they should start appearing globally soon enough, though.




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