MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED: What Real Users Actually Think

I've been using 2 oled monitors while WFH; i use the alienware DWF for 8-10 hours a day M-F and i haven't noticed it being any worse for text than my old ips models. on my secondary WOLED monitor i have noticed very minor text fringing occasionally, but the worry seems overblown to me unless you are extremely sensitive. Make sure you have windows cleartext on.

I just got mine a few weeks ago. Killer monitor, no complaints at all.

I have the mpg 341cqpx in addition to multiple other high-end monitors. I use the MPG 341cqpx the most. The rest have become auxiliary monitors. I wouldn't say it's life changing. The brightness/HDR1000 mode on my VA and IPS monitors are far superior and I miss that, but the blacks and colors on the OLED are unmatched.

I'd been wanting an OLED gaming monitor for a while, and recently started working from home full time, so this thing checks a lot of boxes.

Text clarity is worse than regular monitors. You'll see the green/pinkish fringing on smaller fonts. Raised black levels are somewhat noticeable when the room is very bright, but it never gets worse than IPS or VA for me. I had it for a while and it took some consideration to see if I wanted to keep it as I also need to work on it but it's gorgeous enough to accept the text clarity issue for work.

Text *will* be worse on this monitor than an equivalent standard RGB-layout display. This still uses the 1st-gen QD-OLED subpixel layout (triangular + round). Newer QD-OLEDs are triangular + square which helps a bit. I used the AW3423DW, it definitely has fringing in text. Now I'm at 4K on a newer QD-OLED and the higher pixel density has nearly (but not completely) solved the text clarity issue. The text in this monitor is totally readable and usable, but put it next to a 1440p IPS display and you'll see the difference.

I work from home and wanted to ask how daily usage is besides gaming. Some people say OLED text clarity is no good compared to IPS panels.

I just set up this monitor today, I was hoping for something I can work on and game on 50/50....text looks really bad, whole thing looks terrible, then you fire up a game and it looks incredible. I'm going to try it out for a week but I think I will have to return it, I was hoping it would look like OLED on my phone or my laptop....those look incredible, not sure why this doesn't.

I love the USB c and KVM options at this price, but it seems almost wasteful when all you get is 2 usb 2.0 ports.

The CQPX has DSC support which means 10 bit color over DisplayPort can do 240hz where 8 bit can do more. The MAG is really more of a DisplayPort connector and USB-c interface for the KVM than a proper charger. The CQPX has a much more useful 98w power delivery port.

According to TFT Central, UltraWide OLED's at 175Hz such as the MAG 341CQP have gen 1 OLED panels, while 240Hz UltraWides such as the MPGCQPX are Gen 2.5 OLED panels. So that alone is enough of a difference to choose the MPG over the MAG in my opinion.

I recommend if you watch YouTube videos in full screen to get the ultrawidify extension. Helps fill out the video to the screen. Doesn't look stretched out once you get used to it.

I'm also shopping for an ultrawide 1440 OLED and this is my top contender alongside the Alienware AW3425DW.

You're going to HATE the REQUIRED and UNAVOIDABLE OLED care that MSI makes you go through with that. It doesn't just self-activate when the monitor is asleep - no, it activates at like 6-7 PM when you're getting ready to go into raids with friends. And there is NO WAY to cancel it, either. I'm looking to offload mine for that reason and that reason alone. It's a shame. I'll never buy another MSI product.

I went with this monitor to replace my aging Dell 3423DW. No regrets, but no real difference in image quality from the Dell one. Main difference is the higher refresh rate and the lack of fan on the G-Sync module that the Dell had (albeit very quiet). My only grip with this is the VRR flicker. If any newer panel can get rid of this I'll swap over.

The built-in KVM switch is what is tipping it over the edge for me. I have a MacBook Air I want to plug in from time to time. It's like a built in docking station.

It's a great monitor but the PS5 will not use it to the fullest extent. You will have reverse burn in — basically the black bars are the OLED off so eventually you will notice the black bar area as brighter compared to the letterbox play area when you use the monitor as its intended full 3440x1440.

I'm from Europe and also tempted to go for 341CQPX, because this 34" 360hz OLEDs are going to be so much more expensive at launch. According to various reviews of 341CQPX it is as good as any other monitor with this panel. Issues are: text fringing, VRR flicker and cleaning that shitty coating without scratching or leaving smudges.

I owned it but plan to get the new one when it releases. The main reasons are DP2.1 so I can run DLDSR+DLSS quality for 5K2K level of detail, and OLED care 3.0 with the CMOS sensor which integrates with Windows 11 presence sensing.

I have the LG that you had and want to upgrade. Is it worth spending money on that monitor?

Enable adaptive sync in the OSD and G-sync will appear. Just update firmware to the latest, no downsides to doing that. For other settings, choose sRGB mode for SDR and True Black 400 for HDR.

In my country price difference is 500 euros. 900 euros for MAG 341CQP vs 1400 euros for MPG 341CQPX.

The OLED panel will break down eventually, it's just inherent to the tech, so unless you're willing to buy another one or even another 2 of them after the second fails, don't jump in.

I'm in LOVE with it. Completely changed my gaming experience. But it's worth noting you should use HDR True Black 400 instead of Peak 1000 as it has some issues.

Have it, bought it from launch, love it. Great image quality. I use it also with my work laptop, charge is enough to power my computer. Have keyboard and mouse connected to display so no hassle, just one cable. KVM switch works, but is annoying to use. Joystick navigation sucks. No burn in. 7900xtx can run most games only at 120fps, so 240hz is an overkill, but nice to have. Switched the big stance to a monitor arm, fixed one.

Yes absolutely. I don't notice the text issue at all anymore and the mandatory 8 minutes of downtime when it's doing its stupid panel protection thing is now on a 24 hour timer with the latest firmware. It used to be 16 so it could strike when you're in the middle of something important. But with 24 hours it can be a predictable time in the morning each day when I'm not using it. And the picture remains outstanding.

returned my qd oled, look like everything had Chromatic aberration, including in game

I own this and mostly love it, but the automatic panel protect stuff drives me crazy. It seems to arbitrarily kick off with no rhyme or reason as to when.

Just set the oled care thing to 16 hours and it shouldn't be an issue anymore. It just does it when you turn off your computer nightly. I haven't seen the pop up again after changing to 16 hours.

Sad to say it but there is an issue with this monitor in its peak 1000 mode. The gray haze EOTF bug make dark scene horrible. Please if you also can report to MSI so that they notice and fix it.

Rocking one since early last year, very good, until today I just got a stuck pixel, bare in mind the MSI does not offer warranty for less than 5.

It was a fine experience, apart from the usual VRR flicker.

I got both the MSI and the Alienware, I don't need both so I'm returning the Alienware due to image quality and flickering.

I have this same monitor, and I'm a little upset at how bad YouTube and videos in general look on it. Games look fine, but I can't believe an $800 monitor streams YT in 720p or less.

I've had multiple OLEDs. You sound like you're just parroting and have never owned one.

I'm looking at these two monitors and I haven't found any other differences than the refresh rate and the PD. I'd like to buy the MPG because the 240hz can make the monitor have a longer useful life, but I honestly don't think the differences justify 200€.

I went from 2 27" 1440 to an ultrawide and really enjoyed it but still felt like I needed a second monitor.

The MSI MPG has one benefit which is the DP alt port with included power delivery, so you only need one port to connect to your laptop and run at full resolution.

Literally looking at this monitor now instead of the Samsung OLEDs. Currently on an old 27 inch MSI curved 1440p screen (non OLED) 144hz. Not sure if I should go the older panel for a couple hundred bucks cheaper.

Probably the best monitor for the price.

I returned one due to the text clarity. For games it was amazing how good it looked. I'm going to wait until the next gen updates come to ultrawide.