MSI launches two new QD-OLED 4K 240Hz 31.5-inch gaming monitors with 4th Gen Samsung panels

MSI has launched two new 31.5-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors featuring Samsung's 4th Gen QD-OLED panel technology, the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24, and the MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24. The former is a more feature-rich option of the two, aimed at "enthusiast setups," while the latter is a more budget-friendly option with slightly fewer features. Pricing has not been announced, but being QD-OLED monitors, these models will likely be priced north of $700.

The 4th Gen QD-OLED panel in both MSI monitors takes advantage of a 5-layer Tandem OLED with EL Gen 3 emissive materials, resulting in a 30% increase in overall luminous efficiency compared to previous generations. Critically, these monitors do not come with the latest 5th Gen QD-OLED tech from Samsung, but the 4th Gen version comes with most of the features the 5th Gen version has, regardless. MSI has combined these panels with its DarkArmor Film that delivers 40% deeper blacks, and removes the purple tint effect QD-OLEDs are known for when exposed to harsh lighting. Another namesake feature is enhanced durability; the film provides 2.5x better durability compared to displays without it. Both monitors support Display HDR500, ClearMR 13000, and come with a three-year burn-in warranty.

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The MPG322URQD-OLED X24 comes with MSI's AI Care sensor, a device aimed at delaying OLED burn-in by dimming the monitor when the user simply looks away from their screen. The sensor has two models, one where it works with the monitor only or connects to Windows 11 to unlock additional functionality, such as "Lock on Leave" support. The monitor also comes with a single DisplayPort 2.1a port, which is capable of providing the monitor's maximum 240Hz refresh rate at a 4K resolution without relying on display stream compression. When connected to GPUs that support DisplayPort 2.1a, this will provide better color quality and unlock DLDSR on NVIDIA GPUs. The 322URQD-OLED also comes with 98-watt fast charging for devices. The monitor's I/O consists of two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 2.1a, a headphone jack, and one Type-C port with DP alt mode and support for the aforementioned 98-watt fast charging.

The 321UPQD-OLED X24 downgrades to MSI's AI Care 2.0 technology, DisplayPort 1.4a, and 15-watt fast charging support. Though surprisingly, the monitor comes with a custom heatsink that is not present on the 322URQD-OLED X24. I/O consists of two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4a, a headphone jack, and a single Type-C port with the aforementioned 15-watt fast charging support.