I love an OLED monitor. I use one at my desk every day, and some of the most vibrant displays I have tested have used OLED panels. So I was eager to see how MSI’s MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 32″ Gaming Monitor compared with some of the other monitors I have tested in the past, and I was pleasantly surprised. With an incredibly slim profile and a long list of features, MSI has made a monitor that any gamer would love to get their hands on. The sleek and stylish display may be a bit on the pricey side, but for someone who wants a monitor that is fast, vibrant, and packed with the latest features, this is one to keep an eye on.
The unboxing experience of the MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 is quite simple. The monitor is packed well and includes clear instructions to get you set up and ready to go. Once everything is assembled, it is a sight to behold. The all-black chassis carries the same clean, understated aesthetic the company has refined over the last few generations of its OLED monitors, with premium plastics over a metal frame and none of the aggressive gamer styling that plagues so many displays in this category.
The MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24’s bezels are razor-thin, measuring roughly one millimetre along the top and sides, while a slightly thicker chin along the bottom houses the new AI Care Sensor. It is a display that looks at home on a desk rather than screaming for attention, save for the subtle RGB Mystic Light strip on the rear for those who want a bit of flair.
The semi-glossy panel features MSI’s DarkArmor Film, a new coating that all but eliminates the purple and magenta tinting older QD-OLED panels suffered from under ambient light, while deepening perceived blacks and adding meaningful scratch resistance with a 3H hardness rating. It is a subtle improvement, but one you notice the moment you place it next to a previous-generation panel. I did not, of course, test how robust the coating is, but it looks fantastic and helps showcase why you may want to invest in this display.
“The MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24’s bezels are razor-thin…”
The included stand is sturdy, attaches without tools, and, as mentioned earlier, can be set up relatively quickly. It offers 110 mm of height adjustment, tilt, 30 degrees of swivel in either direction, and a modest amount of pivot adjustment. A built-in grommet handles cable management, while 100 by 100 mm VESA support leaves the door open for arm mounting.
Connectivity is generous, especially for a monitor this thin, with two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 2.1a input capable of native 4K at 240 Hz without compression, USB-C with 98-watt power delivery, a built-in KVM switch, and a headphone jack. Combined with a fanless heatsink design, the whole package feels thoughtfully engineered rather than simply assembled.
The real attraction of the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 32″ Gaming Monitor is, of course, the screen. The 31.5-inch fourth-generation Samsung QD-OLED panel is striking and now carries the Penta Tandem branding, with a 3,840 by 2,160 resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate. The response time is rated at 0.03 ms grey-to-grey, while the panel covers 99% of the DCI-P3 colour space with true 10-bit colour, and let me tell you, using the monitor, I had no issues with how smooth and fast it was. I am not sure I think everyone needs 240Hz displays for everything, but when a game’s framerate is pushed, you can see just how smooth the experience can be.
Brightness is one of the bigger improvements over the previous generation, and I was impressed by just how bright and vibrant the display looked. The monitor is rated at 300 nits in SDR and carries VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, up from True Black 400 on earlier 32-inch models, with peak highlights reaching roughly 1,000 nits in a 1% window. MSI has also applied its new DarkArmor Film, which the company says deepens blacks by about 40% under ambient light while increasing surface hardness to 3H for improved scratch resistance.
Once everything was hooked up and I actually dove into some gaming, I am not going to lie: I felt a bit spoiled. Running games at 4K and 240 Hz on PC is incredibly impressive, and the Penta Tandem panel’s 0.03 ms response time means motion stays clean whether you are playing a fast-paced shooter or trudging through a slow-burn horror title like SOMA or Resident Evil.
“The real attraction of the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 32″ Gaming Monitor is, of course, the screen.”
I did not notice any ghosting throughout my testing. OLED pixels simply do not smear the way LCD pixels can, and when gaming, that difference matters. Input latency is excellent as well, while variable refresh rate support over HDMI 2.1 keeps frames tear-free from 48 to 240 Hz, even without official G-Sync or FreeSync certification.
The monitor also features MSI’s black-frame insertion mode. The feature works by darkening every other frame, creating a clearer image in motion. Because OLED response times are already near instantaneous, the gains are subtle, and the mode disables overdrive tuning, limiting how much you can fine-tune the image while it is active. Still, image persistence is visibly improved, and sharper-eyed players may notice cleaner edges during fast camera pans. It comes with some trade-offs, but it is a welcome addition, especially for PC players.
Console players are covered too, with full 4K 120 Hz output for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, plus CEC support so connected devices can wake together. There is one thing to note, though: MSI’s black-frame insertion mode cannot run at 120 Hz, making it effectively a PC-only feature. That is a bit disappointing for console players who might otherwise benefit from the added motion clarity.
The DisplayHDR True Black 500 panel pushes around 500 nits in typical highlight scenes and roughly 1,000 nits on small specular highlights, a meaningful step up over the previous generation’s True Black 400 screens. Paired with 99% DCI-P3 coverage and OLED’s effectively infinite contrast, HDR films and games gain real punch without any of the blooming you can get from mini-LED backlights.
Testing across a range of media sources, including Netflix and YouTube, the screen delivered a fantastic viewing experience. It was bright, vibrant and clear. Blacks looked rich, while colours popped off the screen. I have to hand it to MSI; this display is a joy to use.
Moving over to some work-based testing, video editing was also great on the monitor. Much like with movies and other media, the colours, blacks and contrast made for a consistent and enjoyable experience when working with footage. For writing, photo editing and other basic PC workflows, it was equally good, although I would hope so from a monitor that retails for around $1,099.99 USD.
And that is the kicker. While the MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 is an absolutely stunning display, it is also very expensive, and you are paying a premium for the OLED panel. Even with that said, against its closest rival, the ASUS PG32UCDM3, the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 holds a clear price advantage. Both displays use the same Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel, but ASUS charges roughly $200 more for Dolby Vision support and black-frame insertion that works at 120 Hz, a difference that matters mainly to console players and film watchers.
Those coming from an older IPS or VA display will find the upgrade far easier to justify. If you want something a bit cheaper, the mini-LED displays on the market from TCL and others cost considerably less. While they do not deliver the same rich blacks or ridiculous contrast, they offer most of the features many people need for gaming or media. Still, there is something about OLED that is difficult to match.
I have loved my time with the MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 32″ Gaming Monitor, and I will be honest, it will be hard to go back to the monitor sitting on my desk. MSI has delivered a fantastic 32-inch display, and it absolutely kills it when it comes to gaming and media. If you are looking for an ideal monitor for your next gaming PC and price is no object, the MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 more than delivers. For everyone else, it is a pricey offering, but the premium features, fantastic clarity and 240 Hz refresh rate make this a monitor that is well worth the price if you have the money to spend.
- 3rd Gen QD-OLED Panel – With stunning image quality and fast response time
- DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20) – Offering up to 80Gbps bandwidth, allowing gamers to enjoy native, lossless 4K at 240Hz for a smoother experience
