The biggest OLED Monitor! - MSI MPG 491CQP review
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- The brand new massive 49”super ultrawide QD-OLED monitor from MSI. Offering an impressive spec and set of features, at an attractive price point. Is this the best 49” OLED monitor you can buy now? Is it better than the competition?
Note: we were using the most recent V.013 firmware for testing at the time of review.
Disclaimer: Any pricing information shown or mentioned in this video was accurate at the time of video production, and may have since changed
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro, overview and spec
03:37 Gaming
09:12 SDR setup and accuracy, brightness, calibration
16:18 Office applications, text clarity, OLED care
20:21 HDR performance
25:03 Conclusion and pricing
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Great review! Can’t wait for you to give us your test and opinion on WOLEDs, that are comming up next !!!
how long are you going to wait to buy a monitor?
Picked up one of these a few weeks ago. Loving it so far! The image quality is amazing it doesn't have such an aggressive auto dimming compared to my old OLED. The warranty, KVM, and better UI is the reason I got it over the Samsung counterpart. My only compliant is when you execute the pixel care, it will turn off rather than going into stand by.
Yeah that’s annoying. We’ve fed that back to MSI previously for consideration in a future FW update 😀
I was thinking about using my kitchen timer to tell me when I can get back to using my computer, I'll need to time how long a refresh cycle takes...
Watching this video on my new MSI MPG 491CCQP I bought to replace a dual monitor setup just in time for my annual job of producing a 72 page full color, full bleed high school football program. (By myself in 3.5 weeks) Using this screen in the Picture By Picture mode, I have Adobe InDesign open with a two-page spread, Adobe Photoshop, and MS Word all on screen to copy and paste between. I'm lovin it!
Can’t wait to try this monitor out! 32:9 ratio is the craziest experience gaming I’ve heard!!!
You haven't played on a G9 which has been out for like 5 years?! :D
@@elmalloc nah unfortunately
Great job, when is the XL2586X review coming out?
No plans on that one yet I’m afraid
What do you think about the Philips Evnia 49M2C8900 compair to this MSI screen. The Philips has build in speakers and Ambiglow also with good color specs i think and is lower in price
I'm really interested on their 34" ultrawide, I read on the TFTCentral website that MSI is preparing to launch the MPG version of the MAG 341CQP which will feature a 2nd gen OLED panel and an increased refresh rate of 240hz, are the benefits of that 2nd gen panel worth the jump of nearly $300 usd from the MAG to the MPG?
MSI is the best peripheral maker as of several years ago.
I've been wanting the 32" 240Hz version, but it hasn't been in stock.
I might consider this as an alternative unless I can find a 200+ Hz version.
Interesting monitor but 32:9 is a bit too wide for me personally!
Wondering if they figure out BFI+VRR / gsync pulsar for these OLEDs until the 5120x2160p 240Hz UW monitors release - LG had them scheduled for late 2025 if I am remembering your roadmap video correctly.
Thanks for the great review. I picked one of these up mainly due to the burn in warranty compared to Samsung (and it was £150 cheaper).
Have you had any feedback from MSI regarding a firmware update? The panel refresh doesn’t seem to be working properly and the screen annoyingly just pops up after four hours and needs to be set manually. I’ve looked round the internet and it seems many are having the same issue but MSI are being very quiet on it. Thought I’d ask yourself as you seem to be in touch with MSI directly.
Not for this model yet but given they’ve released updates for their 27” and 32” models I expect one will follow at some point 😀
Hi, great video. Does this monitor support Gsync without any problem (stutter, flicker etc)?
It supports Gsync, but flicker is an inherent challenge on OLED screens and something we are hoping to investigate further soon
@@tftcentral thanks for the info
Whats the preffered connectivity for HDR gaming from PC for Nvidia GPU?
From what I can tell DP offers the full res, refresh rate and adaptive sync and although its not validated as G-Sync compatible it works.
Then there is HDMI offers the full res refresh and VRR which offers basically the same. Is there any actual difference?
Not really no
I purchased this monitor and have been enjoying it. I had purchased the Samsung G9 OLED, and ended up sending it back in favor of this monitors anti-reflective screen.
The one issue I have seen is that the screen on my MSI monitor is it appears to be not completely centered on the dispaly. I did notice the same thing in this video. Where the screen is flush on the bezel on one side and then has a small black space between the bezel and the screen on the other. I'm not sure if this is a software issue or if this is just part of the design. Has anyone else noticed this?
That’s likely the space to accommodate the pixel shift feature, with the screen moving slightly periodically to fill the different edges
That makes total sense. Thanks for confirming. I was wondering if I should return it but now I have no reason! This is the best 49 inch monitor package out there.
why is this and the asus version not using the 240Hz panel like the samsung? is there a limitation by samsung to reduce the compeetition? cuz ive read that phillips evnia, aoc agon and redmagic will all be using the 240Hz version so i dont even know what the issue is right now
Asus told us it was down to cost when they released theirs. They may be other considerations but I’m not sure
Does that "sample and hold" -lag/blur show up on responsetime table of oled panels? There are not many responsetime tables availvable other than with maximum refresh rate (with oled panels)
The response times are consistent on OLED screens at all refresh rates so we don’t bother including additional tables. But g2g figures can’t capture the impact of refresh rate on perceived motion clarity, which is why we include pursuit camera photos too
Why doesn't the firmware update button show in the game intelligence app on the monitor that i have?
I don’t believe there’s a firmware update for that model yet anyway is there?
Thanks for your great Review.
Du you prefer the MSI or the Samsung with 240Hz?
I am wavering between the two models
Thanks😊
It’s hard to ignore the boost in refresh rate you get from the Samsung, but their software and smart tv features are really bad. I guess it depends on the price where you are for them both?
@@tftcentral I would take the S93 without smart features.
The price is the same if I buy the Samsung with warranty extension.
Do you have experience with the Philips Evnia 49M2C8900?
It would also have the same price
@tobiastrumpp2346 cool, the S93 isn’t available in every region for some reason but if it is, that would be a good bet I think for the higher refresh rate. Not tested the Philips I’m afraid, but expect it’s a solid screen too
@@tftcentral Thank you
What would be the best mode HDR or SDR to play PS5/Xbox on?
Really depends if the game supports HDR or not. From a console it should output in SDR generally including the menu screens, but then assuming you have HDR enabled it should output in that mode when you play relevant content that supports it. So you’d prob want to set the screen up in both modes. You may also choose to use the “auto HDR” feature that “upscales” regular SDR games to HDR to an extent, which will mean all the games you output will trigger that HDR mode on the display
@@tftcentral do the games run any faster on SDR or HDR or is it just a preference thing? I play on PS5 and usually it will have you adjust the HDR as soon as you hook the monitor up with HDMI cord… usually I’d take off HDR on older monitors because it would like really bad but on the OLEDs specifically the 2.1 HDMI QD OLEDs the HDR looks fantastic and SDR looks more less bright and I’m sure the settings could change that but yeah I’m just curious if the game will play any faster or better rather?
@@tftcentral appreciate the response also truly!
@Itsyourboyzo no it won’t impact speed in any way
How does this monitor compare to Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC?
Discussed a fair bit in the video but you might want to read our review of that model too
tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/samsung-odyssey-oled-g95sc
Hello everyone,
I am interested in making a purchase of the 491cqp and this would be mounted to my racing simulator. I have noticed that the vesa mount on the back is set into the monitor and also a fin runs down the back of the monitor above where the stand or mount fits in place. Could you tell me the size of the spacer needed in mm to clear the fin so I could fix the monitor to a flat plate please?
Not sure on that I’m afraid. You may need to contact MSI to ask, or perhaps see if the user manual documentation includes any info that helps
@@tftcentral they came back fast and confirmed stand offs are included in the box :)
This MSI MEG 321urx qd-oled model is available for purchase? Because I can’t find on MSI official web
It’s the MPG 321URX you’re looking for. It’s launched but stock is very limited so far. Check here geni.us/WPu2vks
@@tftcentral hello no this one is without AI chip and light bar under screen
@C23451 ah ok you mean the MAG 321UPX. limited stock of that too although available to back order on Newegg howl.me/clXE3TuvTsS
@@tftcentral no I mean MEG 321URX I can't add link here because you block probably this option please tap in google this name and see article on pc world calling MSI’s 240Hz 4K OLED monitor uses AI to turn you into a League of Legends god
@@tftcentral tap this on google please (MSI’s 240Hz 4K OLED monitor uses AI to turn you into a League of Legends god)
Can you get extended warranty with this in the UK? The last two decades I have always had Dell/Alienware monitors and their warranties are excellent.
Yeah pretty sure the MSI Uk website lists that 😀
@@tftcentral So you can buy more than 3 years warranty for extra? I had a look and couldnt see anything.
@KoschEQ oh sorry no I don’t think you can buy extra. I thought you meant the standard 3 years. My mistake
@tftcentral Arrives tomorrow! Got a 20th work anniversary amazon voucher that covered it :-)
When you register the product with MSI if you take the survey add the end they add 3 extra months to the warranty.
For productivity I sometimes find that border in the middle quite nice.
Fair enough. You could always create a fake border / divider I suppose on the one screen 😀
What the? That makes no sense. "wanting borders" ? Why?
@@8020Alive Better separation between windows.
does it really have USB 2.0 in 2024? i hope its just a typo or a random copy-paste mistake from a 15 years old screen
A little bigger than I think I'd like and would fit on my desk
my monitors go off the edge of my desk, who cares
how the this only have 144hz tho
i have dual 27" monitors. Can i game on half of this and have youtube open on the other side? thanks!
Not something I’ve tried but if you play the game in windowed mode I don’t see why not
The PGP Picture By Picture mode displays two inputs side by side. I'm using it as a dual monitor setup to extend my Windows desktop workspace to have 3 windows open at once...
I just HATE that MSI is promoting "firmware upgradability" as a FEATURE! IN 2024! What the actual F#$K! Tbh I'm interested in the 27" 360Hz 1440p one, but on a primarily desktop PC usage scenario; no laptops, no external devices. I don't even use the included USB hub (in fact never used the one embedded in my current AOC 1080p 144Hz, since 2018!). I just wanted a good, no-nonsense, FAST OLED monitor with great HDR, and the guarantee(!) of hoping for future firmware upgrades if things would go awry. And if I could pay a few less quids when compared to the more premium model, HAPPY DAYS! That's why I was interested in the MAG series of MSI, instead of the MPG. Also the all black aesthetics of the MAG was more appealing to me. I just DON'T GET WHY THEY HAD TO NERF THIS CLASS OF MONITORS when it comes to upgradability! I mean, it still has a Type-C port! If it's only wired for power and NO DATA AT ALL, that's SHODDY ENGINEERING, and I hope that's not the case! I hope it can be reversed soon....
The USB-C port on the MAG model still supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and data, it just has a lower 15W power delivery compared to 90W on the MPG model. The lack of support for firmware updates is disappointing though, and something we’ve spoken to MSI about
Another disposable OLED monitor. Yawn. Let me know when durable monitors come out again.
you are in grave, tha tis your obituary, waited for death lol