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MSI continues to release new monitors, this time testing the MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED. This is a 34-inch curved monitor featuring an OLED panel for AAA or console gamers. The panel is in UWQHD format with UHD resolution (3440 x 1440 pixels). This 34-inch gaming monitor is also capable of 240Hz refresh rate.
Let’s see how this MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED screen from MSI performs in real life, at just under €1,000.
MPG 341CQPZ QD-OLED specifications:
- OLED panel – Quantum Dot
- UWQHD resolution (3440×1440)
- 99.3% P3 color coverage
- 1500000:1 contrast
- 178° viewing angles
- 0.03ms GTG refresh rate
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
- 240Hz maximum frequency
- Adaptive Sync
- Frameless design
- VESA 100x100mm
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A ports, 1x USB 2.0 Type B ports
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4a
- 2x HDMI 2.1 (UWQHD@240Hz)
- 1x USB Type-C(DisplayPort Alternate) with 98W PD
- Features: AI Vision, Smart Crosshair, KVM, OLED Care 2.0
Design:
With a classic front panel, the MSI screen follows the zeitgeist and features a borderless design on 3 sides. As usual, MSI offers a very aggressive design on the rear of the screen. As for the stand, it’s heavy and super-stable, with a quick-release system for mounting the monitor. The VESA 100 mounting system can also be used if the monitor is to be mounted on an arm.
Ergonomics:
The stand lets us adjust the height of the screen.
To adjust the screen, there’s a mini joystick on the back of the screen, which simplifies settings in the OSD. But the software will make the experience even more pleasant, by adding a host of new features.
Gaming Intelligence software offers automatic installation as soon as the display is plugged in via the USB cable. However, MSI checks the Norton installation box by default.
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Test methodology :
We want our monitor tests to be as objective as possible. We therefore do not use subjective comments for our ratings. The scores are derived from numerical analyses. We use Datacolor’s SpyderX Elite probe to assess display quality. And we use a custom-made probe to testinput lag at the screen’s maximum refresh rate. These results add extra utility to our tests, enabling us to compare features more accurately.
For the tests, we don’t touch the screen’s default settings. We just adjust the brightness for the test of this one, as the vast majority of buyers will change the default values little or not at all, and don’t own a calibration probe. This also shows how much time the brand spends making the screen look good right out of the box.
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As far as backlight leakage is concerned, it’s perfect: no light leakage at all, since the panel has no backlight. With the screen on against a black background in a room with no light, you can’t tell if the screen is on. The result is excellent.
The photo without light is completely black, so we used a minimum of light and greatly increased contrast. OLED screens have perfect blacks.
Please note: this subjective observation is not taken into account in our rating system, which is intended to be as objective as possible.
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Being an OLED panel, viewing angles are generally very good. The MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED is no exception to the rule, and does very well indeed.
Please note: this observation, considered subjective, is not taken into account in our rating system, which is intended to be as objective as possible.
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For this test, a certain methodology must be applied. You can carry out the tests yourself on your screen by following these instructions.
At 240Hz, sharpness is correct. Ghosting is non-existent. In fact, the monitor is ClearMR 13000 certified by VESA, a new certification that will be important for FPS gamers.
Please note: this observation, considered subjective, is not taken into account in our rating system, which is intended to be as objective as possible.
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Color range / Gamut :
Gamut is the set of colors a device can display. Note that any score above 90% P3 is excellent. A high refresh rate and adaptive synchronization are great features to have, but gamut and color shouldn’t be sacrificed either. On the ” Professional – sRGB” configuration, sRGB coverage: 100%; AdobeRGB: 98%; DCI-P3: 98% (slightly below the 99.3% advertised).
Color accuracy :
For this measurement, we want Delta-E to be as low as possible. An average Delta-E of less than 2 is considered good. The average score of the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED is 1.06, ensuring excellent color quality.
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Color uniformity :
Uniformity varies for tiles from the same production run, so always take its values for a trend. We generally aim for a color variance of less than five. Obviously, the larger the screen, the more difficult this becomes. The MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED once again achieves an excellent score, below 0.8. Remarkable for a screen of this size.
Luminance uniformity :
Luminance uniformity is generally hoped for with a maximum score around 10%, but the larger the screen the more difficult the task. The MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED displays a maximum of 1%, which is unprecedented.
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We measured 175 nits using the screen’s default settings. Also, whites are stable and well calibrated from the factory.
OLED panels are known for their perfect blacks. A contrast of 3820:1 and a black level of 0.05 is a perfect score. For guidance, an HDR400 screen should be below 0.4.
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Measuring input lag is very different from measuring refresh rate. Input lag is the time taken by the video signal between input to the video port (HDMI/DisplayPort) and display of the image on the screen. Few manufacturers communicate this value, even though it is crucial for gamers. A refresh rate of 1 ms is useless if input lag is high. It’s important to note that the more pixels there are to display, the greater the input lag. It will therefore be hard to find very good results on a 4K screen.
Another important piece of information is that not all pixels are displayed at the same time: refresh is from top to bottom. So we’ll find a much better response time at the top of the screen than at the bottom. We take 3 measurements (top, center, bottom) and calculate the average for our rating.
Notation :
- 5 stars – A lag of less than 4 ms – excellent, e-sport screen
- 4 stars – From 4 ms to 8.33 ms – equivalent to one frame lag at 120 Hz refresh rate – good for competitive gamers
- 3 stars – 8.33 to 12.33 ms – more than one frame lag at 120 Hz refresh rate – good for most gamers
- 2 stars – From 12.33 to 16.66 ms – less than two frames at 120 Hz refresh rate – good for most gamers, not recommended for FPSs
- 1 star – More than 16.66 ms – equivalent to more than 2 frames at 120 Hz refresh rate – noticeable lag in everyday use, not optimal for fast games
The MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED scores well (4 stars) with 5.0 ms at the top of the screen, 6.9 ms in the middle and 8.3 ms at the bottom.
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The MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED can be found on the market for €1,000. In short, this monitor’s performance is solid, and we couldn’t find a flaw. Quite simply, it’s a BANGER. It will give PC and console gamers the best performance for this size and resolution. Last but not least, we’ve never had such a perfect screen in our hands – a real no-brainer.
MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
We liked :
- Excellent input lag
- Perfect factory settings
- OLED panel
- No ghosting
- Input USB-C – HDMI 2.1 – DP 1.4
Our least favorite :
- Default Norton installation
On arrival, the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED delivers superb color and gaming performance. With 240 Hz on an OLED screen, Adaptive-Sync and HDR400, it’s ideal for gamers. It’s going to be a real coup for this outstanding display right now.
