- The brand new monitor was first introduced in August, after its predecessor’s launch in 2024
- MSI’s MGP 491CQPX features a vary of enhancements, notably its refresh fee and ClearMR certification
- Its earlier mannequin (MGP 491CQP) is now on sale forward of Black Friday
MSI launched a formidable tremendous ultrawide gaming monitor earlier this yr, which we delve deeper into in our MPG 491CQP overview, opening the gateway for extra competitors among the many greatest ultrawide displays in the marketplace this Black Friday. Now, we’ve got extra excellent news: an enhanced model of this has simply launched, the brand-new MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED Tremendous Ultrawide Gaming Monitor, which comes with a number of upgrades throughout the board.
Whereas it maintains the 49-inch show measurement and 5120×1440 decision, the benefits over the earlier CQP mannequin embody a 240Hz refresh fee, 0.03ms GtG response time, HDMI 2.1 ports, 98W PD (energy supply), and a superior ClearMR 13000 movement readability certification from VESA, the show trade requirements physique.
OLEDs could also be nice at offering one of the best picture high quality for shows, however this doesn’t cease the potential of undesirable blur, particularly in fast-paced video games. The aforementioned CQP 144Hz mannequin supplied a ClearMR 8000 certification, however with this enchancment to VESA’s 13000 ranking, blurry pixels in-game might be lowered considerably.
The following-gen QD-OLED panel from MSI (which was used within the 491CQPX’s predecessor) guarantees enhanced ‘sub-pixel association’ which ought to produce sharper photos and higher textual content (a notable level of competition for some folks with OLED displays).
QD-OLEDs are well-known for his or her capability to supply one of the best distinction and deep black ranges, all whereas using a wider shade gamut in comparison with LCD shows, so this mix is a big profit for customers.
So, what about burn-in? How a lot will it price?
While we presently haven’t any data on its price, wanting on the MPG 491CQP’s value ($1099/ £1098.95 / AU$1,699), it’s truthful to say that will probably be priced shut inside its vary. The excellent news is should you’re within the UK, you may get your palms on the earlier mannequin for simply £799 at Scan because of the Black Friday sale – a reasonably whole lot, proper?
Each the previous and new fashions make the most of MSI’s OLED Care 2.0 software program – it’s no secret that OLEDs are vulnerable to burn-in, which might rapidly turn into irritating. Just like the show care instruments present in Dell’s Alienware AW3423DWF gaming monitor, OLED Care 2.0 sends you a pop-up to shift and refresh pixels in your show after about 4 hours of steady use to guard your monitor from burn-in.
Regardless of its necessity, this form of automated upkeep is among the greatest downsides of proudly owning an OLED show, however the advantages simply outweigh this. In case you’re prepared to take this in stride (or simply don’t use your PC for greater than 4 hours at a time), the CQPX will in the end take your gaming expertise to new heights.
