GoKawiilThe MSI MPG 322UR X24 is a standout monitor, not just for gaming but for anything you want to do. It has a colorful and bright picture with premium video processing and a solid build. Aside from a lack of internal speakers, it has no real flaws.
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If popularity and availability are any indication, the 27-inch 16:9 flat panel is the most desirable size for a desktop monitor. But I can’t imagine anyone would say no to a 32-inch display. The footprint isn’t much bigger, but the screen covers much more of the user’s peripheral vision, affords easy side-by-side document editing, and is a great size for a personal TV in an office or small media room.
When OLED enters the conversation, price is always a consideration, especially when we’re talking about the best 4K gaming monitors. You’ll pay around $200 more for a 32-inch 4K panel than a 27-inch one. If that’s doable for you, I recommend checking out MSI’s new MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24. It’s a 32-inch 4K Tandem OLED with Quantum Dot color, 4K resolution, 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, DisplayHDR 400 True Black, and accurate out-of-box color. Let’s take a look.
MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 Specs
Swipe to scroll horizontally Panel Type / Backlight Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode (QD-OLED) Screen Size / Aspect Ratio 32 inches / 16:9 Max Resolution and Refresh Rate 3840x2160 @ 240 Hz Row 3 - Cell 0 FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible Native Color Depth and Gamut 10-bit / DCI-P3+ Response Time (GTG) 0.03ms Brightness (mfr) 300 nits Contrast Unmeasurable Speakers None Video Inputs 1x DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20) Row 10 - Cell 0 2x HDMI 2.1 Row 11 - Cell 0 1x USB-C (DP alt, 98w) Audio 3.5mm headphone output USB 3.2 1x up, 2x down Power Consumption 40w, brightness @ 200 nits Panel Dimensions WxHxD w/base 28.2 x 18.5-22.9 x 9.5 inches (716 x 470-582 x 241mm) Panel Thickness 2.8 inches (71mm) Bezel Width Top: 0.28 inch (7mm) Row 18 - Cell 0 Sides: 0.35 inch (9mm) Row 19 - Cell 0 Bottom: 0.75 inch (19mm) Weight 20.7 pounds (9.4kg) Warranty 3 years
Tandem OLED is a relative newcomer to the market, and it features OLED emitters arrayed in layers. There are four layers in the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24, hereafter known as the MPG 322UR X24. This approach reduces overall power consumption, and it means that each layer can be driven more conservatively, which reduces heat and the risk of burn-in.
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MSI further enhances the image with a screen coating called Dark Armor Film. It reflects ambient light neutrally, eliminating the purple tint seen on some QD-OLEDs. It also increases hardness and, therefore, scratch resistance. Black levels have a bit more impact, too.
The MPG 322UR X24 ships with a calibration data sheet, as with many monitors, and my sample measured nearly perfectly out of the box. You don’t need to tweak it, but if you wish, there are gamma presets, color temps, and color management settings available. The gamut is larger than DCI-P3, like most QD-OLEDs, and this one covers just over 107% of that space. There are pro modes too that provide reference to sRGB, Adobe, and DCI-P3.
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