MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 vs MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 Comparison
OLED 240Hz
MSI
8.8
/10
240 HzRefresh Rate
QD-OLEDPanel Type
Self-emissiveBacklight Type
1000 cd/m²Peak Brightness
OLED 240Hz
MSI
8.4
/10
240 HzRefresh Rate
QD-OLEDPanel Type
Self-emissiveBacklight Type
1300 cd/m²Peak Brightness
Overview
Open the back of the MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and the MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 and the story is all ports. The panels match: 31.5 inches, 4K QD-OLED, 240 Hz, 0.03 ms and 99% DCI-P3. The MPG adds DisplayPort 2.1, 98 W USB-C and two USB-A ports, while the MAG makes do with DisplayPort 1.4 and 15 W USB-C. The trade is weight and peak brightness, since the MPG reaches 1000 nits and weighs 9.4 kg against 1300 nits and 7.7 kg for the MAG. Anyone weighing MPG 322UR vs MAG 321UP is deciding whether one-cable laptop charging is worth the extra bulk.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Series | -- | MAG |
| Model | MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 | MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 |
| Model Alias | -- | MAG321UPQD-OLEDX24 |
| Full Product Name | MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 | MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | High-End Gaming | Mainstream Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Immersive Gaming | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / warranty) | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / warranty) |
| Panel Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | 3 years OLED burn-in coverage (MSI's OLED panel guarantee, backed by MSI OLED Care) | 3 years OLED burn-in coverage (MSI's OLED panel guarantee, backed by MSI OLED Care) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 31.5 in | 31.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 801 mm (31.54 in) | 803 mm (31.61 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 699.48 mm (27.54 in) | 699.48 mm (27.54 in) |
| Active Display Height | 394.73 mm (15.54 in) | 394.73 mm (15.54 in) |
| Display Area | 88.53 % (percent) | 79.35 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | QD-OLED (Samsung) | QD-OLED (Samsung) |
| Panel Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Panel Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| OLED Technology | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Backlight Type? | Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) | Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | Yes |
| Quantum Dot | Yes | Yes |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / 4th Gen Tandem QD-OLED / 5-layer Tandem OLED / EL Gen 3 technology / Dark Armor Film | Anti-glare / Matte / EL Gen 3 technology / QD-OLED Penta Tandem / Dark Armor Film |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 139 ppi / 54 ppcm | 139 ppi / 54 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.181 mm (millimeters) | 0.181 mm (millimeters) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10 bits |
| FRC | No | No |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 cd/m² | 1300 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | 1500000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | Display / HDR 500 True Black |
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| HDR10? | -- | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 138 % | 138 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% | 99% |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 97 % | 97 % |
| Uniformity Compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Gamma Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Color Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 240 Hz | 48 Hz - 240 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Adaptive-Sync? | VESA Adaptive Sync |
|
| AMD FreeSync? | -- | Supported |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 560.6 k Hz | 560.6 k Hz - 562.6 k Hz |
| HDMI CEC | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | UHBR20 | HBR3 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 98 W | 15W |
| USB-A Ports | 2 | -- |
| USB-B Upstream | 1× USB-B | -- |
| KVM Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 110 mm | 110 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 110 mm (4.33 in) | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 15 ° / Slant - from -10° to 10° | 15 ° / Slant - from -10° to 10° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | 30 ° |
| Portrait Mode | No | No |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 717.3 mm x 587.1 mm x 241.9 mm | 719.1 mm x 483.9 mm x 241.9 mm |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 717.3 mm x 434.8 mm x 71.8 mm | 719.1 mm x 483.9 mm x 69.26 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 9.4 kg (20.72 lbs) | 7.7 kg (16.98 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | 6.6 kg (14.55 lbs) | -- |
| Stand Depth | 241.9 mm (9.52 in) | 241.9 mm (9.52 in) |
| RGB Lighting | Yes | -- |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 90 % | 10 % - 90 % |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 80 % | 10 % - 80 % |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft | 12192 m / 40000 ft |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| OLED Protection | Yes | Yes |
| OLED Care | Yes | Yes |
| Burn-In Protection | Yes (MSI OLED Care) | Yes (MSI OLED Care) |
| Thermal Management | -- | Yes |
| Custom Heatsink | -- | Yes |
| Graphene Cooling Film | -- | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes | -- |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes | -- |
| OSD Software | Yes | Yes |
| On-Screen Display | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes | Yes |
| Uniformity Mode | Yes | Yes |
| AI Visual | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | 5-way Joystick Navigator; AI Care Sensor with an NPU-based chip; AI Menu; AI Vision; Aspect Ratio Control; Gaming Intelligence App; OLED Anti-Flicker Pro; Optix Scope; Saturation Adjustment | 5-way Joystick Navigator; AI Vision; Aspect Ratio Options; Optix Scope |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 500 True Black | Display / HDR 500 True Black |
| ClearMR | 13000 | 13000 |
| RoHS | Yes | Yes |
| CE | Yes | Yes |
| FCC | Yes | Yes |
| FCC-B | Yes | Yes |
| WEEE | Yes | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI 2.1 cable | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort 2.1 cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C cable | -- |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-B to Type-A cable | -- |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Width | 985 mm (38.78 in) | 975 mm (38.39 in) |
| Package Height | 513 mm (20.20 in) | 515 mm (20.28 in) |
| Package Depth | 169 mm (6.65 in) | 185 mm (7.28 in) |
| Package Weight | 14.8 kg (32.63 lbs) | 12.38 kg (27.29 lbs) |
Verdict
Bottom line
The MPG 322UR is the better all-rounder, adding 98 W USB-C charging, DisplayPort 2.1 and two USB-A ports to the same 240 Hz QD-OLED panel. Grab the MAG 321UP only if you need the lighter 7.7 kg body or the higher 1300 nit HDR peak. The deciding factor is docking and DisplayPort 2.1.
Buy this ifMSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
- 98 W USB-C charges a laptop over one cable
- DisplayPort 2.1 plus two HDMI 2.1 ports
- Two USB-A ports and built-in KVM
Buy this ifMSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24
- 1300 nits peak against 1000 nits
- Lighter at 7.7 kg than 9.4 kg
- 240 Hz at 0.03 ms for fast shooters
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop docking | MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 | 98 W USB-C against 15 W |
| Future GPU outputs | MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 | DisplayPort 2.1 input |
| Competitive gaming | Tie | Both 240 Hz at 0.03 ms |
| HDR highlights | MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 | 1300 nits peak |
| Easy desk placement | MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 | 7.7 kg versus 9.4 kg |
| Colour work | Tie | Both cover 99% DCI-P3 |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: August 2026
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