I’ve made a huge mistake… - MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED
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Check out MSI’s brand new QD-OLED monitor offerings ranging from 1440p to 4K resolution. With a multitude of sizes, from 27” to 49”, there is a size sure to fit every need. Whether you’re a gamer or an at home office worker, there’s a QD-OLED monitor for you: msi.gm MSI sent us their new MPG 321URX QD-OLED for us to take a look at and see if it lives up to their lofty claims of displaying "the best the best picture quality and incredible high contrast when gaming". MSI says this monitor delivers an immersive gaming experience. Join Plouffe as we unbox it and dive in! Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:52 Unboxing 2:25 First look 3:15 IO 4:35 Rest of the construction 5:45 How does it perform 7:49 GAMING 9:52 LABS Results 10:22 Final thoughts/Outro
The video opens with an unboxing sequence for MSI's MPG 321URX, a flat 32-inch QD-OLED monitor, highlighting the packaging and setup process. The host notes the monitor’s flat panel preference among gamers and explains the included accessories such as the USB-C to USB-A cable, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, and power connections. He discusses the physical design, emphasizing the minimal branding, the slim profile of the OLED panel itself, and the back panel cooling with a fanless graphite solution. The presenter also mentions the input/output options and his thoughts on the absence of DisplayPort 2.1, which would offer more bandwidth for 4K at high refresh rates, while praising the single-cable USB-C approach for charging and secondary display use. He reflects on the build quality, stand ergonomics including height adjustment and rotation, and the overall impression of the monitor once turned on, noting HDR performance and the vividness of colors. The middle portion shifts to real-world testing, where the host performs a deeper dive into HDR modes, color accuracy, and lab results, highlighting the impressive color saturation and near-instant OLED pixel response times at 240 Hz. The video then moves into gaming impressions, with CS2 and other titles running at high settings, capturing the fluidity and the claimed gaming intelligence features that auto-switch between productivity and gaming profiles. He closes with a candid assessment of value, noting a competitive price point of around 950 USD, the trade-offs such as cable limitations, and his personal buying impulse versus patience for newer hardware. The final thoughts reiterate the monitor’s standout attributes, acknowledge the absence of some features, and conclude that for many buyers the 32-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED offering from MSI represents a strong performance-with-value balance, especially given the OLED care warranty and burn-in considerations. The host thanks MSI for the sponsor and provides practical guidance for purchasing through the description link, while acknowledging that the fast-moving tech landscape means today’s best choice may soon be surpassed by the next release.
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Questions answered
- What resolution and refresh rate does the MSI MPG 321URX support?
- The monitor supports 4K resolution at 240 Hz.
- Does the monitor include USB-C Power Delivery and DisplayPort 2.1?
- Yes, it includes 90 W USB-C Power Delivery, but it does not include DisplayPort 2.1.