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MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED

The MPG 321URX QD-OLED is MSI’s 31.5-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. It offers DisplayHDR True Black 400, 99% DCI-P3 coverage, G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro, two HDMI 2.1 ports and a USB-C input with 90 W charging, on a height-adjustable stand; MSI also includes panel burn-in in its three-year warranty. Reviews praise contrast, HDR and motion clarity; the semi-glossy surface lifting blacks under direct light and the lack of Dolby Vision are listed as drawbacks.

MPG 321URX QD-OLED, black. The DisplayPort 2.1 MPG 322URX QD-OLED and the white MPG 321URXW are separate models.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Panel31.5-inch flat QD-OLED; 3840 × 2160; 0.1814 mm pixel pitch; anti-reflection surface

QD-OLED converts blue OLED light to red and green with quantum dots; because each pixel makes its own light, blacks can switch fully off. 4K at 32 inches gives roughly 140 ppi.

Refresh and response240 Hz (48–240 Hz variable range); 0.03 ms GtG

MSI says 240 Hz at 4K is reachable over DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C alike. 0.03 ms is grey-to-grey transition time, not total input lag.

Brightness and HDR250 nits typical; DisplayHDR True Black 400; 1,500,000:1 typical contrast

DisplayHDR True Black 400 is the VESA class for displays that can produce deep blacks such as OLED; it requires 400-nit small-area brightness and a very low black level. 250 nits is the full-screen SDR figure.

Colour10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 99% DCI-P3, 97% Adobe RGB, 138% sRGB

138% sRGB means the gamut extends well beyond sRGB; use the monitor’s sRGB mode so sRGB content does not look oversaturated.

Adaptive syncG-SYNC Compatible; AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

Adaptive sync matches the display refresh to the game’s frame rate to reduce tearing and stutter. FreeSync Premium Pro adds a low-latency requirement in HDR.

Inputs1 × DisplayPort 1.4a; 2 × HDMI 2.1; 1 × USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 90 W PD); 2 × USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 × USB 2.0 Type-B; headphone out

The USB-C input can carry video and charge a laptop at up to 90 W over a single cable. Display Ninja says the monitor has a built-in KVM; the USB-A ports run at USB 2.0 speed.

Stand and mountingTilt −5/15°, swivel ±30°, pivot ±10°, 110 mm height adjustment; VESA 100 × 100
Size and weightWith stand 718 × 242 × 483 mm; without stand 718 × 69 × 418 mm; 9.6 kg net
Warranty3 years, including panel burn-in

On OLED panels, images left static for long periods can leave a permanent mark (burn-in); MSI covers this risk under warranty. Terms may vary by country.

From the manufacturer

MSI presents the MPG 321URX as a premium gaming monitor with a 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED panel, 0.03 ms response time and OLED Care protections. MSI

Strengths and limitations

  • Display Ninja says the monitor reaches 250 nits on a full white screen, 500 nits on a 10% window and up to 1000 nits on windows under 3%, and recommends the Peak 1000 HDR mode, which reaches 1000 nits; the other HDR mode is limited to about 450 nits. Forced Uniform Brightness in SDR keeps brightness from changing with window size. With the third-generation triangular subpixel layout, colour fringing is not noticeable on small text. The semi-glossy surface reflects more and lifts blacks under direct light. Burn-in protection includes screen move, pixel refresh and logo/taskbar detection, some of which are off by default. There is no Dolby Vision.

    Display Ninja review, July 2025 (updated April 2026); brightness figures are as reported by the site, with no test method stated.

    Display Ninja: MSI MPG 321URX Review
  • KitGuru rated its FW.009 sample 9 out of 10 and says OLED makes a difference in gaming through contrast, HDR and motion clarity.

    KitGuru review, 8 April 2024; firmware FW.009. Detailed measurement pages were not in the accessed text.

    KitGuru: MSI MPG 321URX Review (4K/240Hz QD-OLED)

Owner experiences and issues

  • On Australia’s ProductReview.com.au, a verified owner who bought from Amazon in November 2024 says the image clarity was a big step up from an IPS monitor and uses it for photo editing and gaming. They addressed burn-in worries through the monitor’s software that refreshes pixels when idle, and suggest noting the serial number and CHK code on the rear label before cables cover it.

    ProductReview.com.au, one verified owner review. The page’s second review cites 120 Hz at 4K and may describe another model, so it was not used.

    ProductReview.com.au: MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED reviews

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  1. MSI: MPG 321URX QD-OLED specifications
  2. KitGuru: MSI MPG 321URX Review (4K/240Hz QD-OLED)
  3. Display Ninja: MSI MPG 321URX Review
  4. ProductReview.com.au: MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED reviews