Massive firmware updates tested! - MSI 32” and 27” QD-OLED monitors

We take a look at the recent firmware updates (FW.010) released by MSI in May 2024 for their 32” MPG 321URX and 27” MPG 271QRX monitors, which offer a massive range of updates, improvements and fixes.

*Update Sept 2024*: we have also since tested their more recent FW.011 firmware which offers some further updates and improvements. You can find that here:    • Improved input lag! 😲 The latest MSI QD-OL...  

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PURCHASING

Buy relevant products from Amazon, Newegg, BestBuy and others (affiliate links):

MSI MPG 321URX (32” 4K 240Hz model): https://geni.us/WPu2vks
MSI MPG 271QRX (27” 1440p 360Hz model): https://geni.us/gmGEsR
MSI MAG 341CQP: (34" ultrawide 175Hz) https://geni.us/Z6LiI8
MSI MPG 491CQP (49” super ultrawide, 144Hz model): https://geni.us/y1ku5

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USEFUL LINKS FOR THIS VIDEO

27" model
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MPG 271QRX firmware download: https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QR...
27" MSI MPG 271QRX review:    • The BEST 27" OLED monitor available now? M...  
MPG 271QRX best settings video guide:    • Best Settings guide for the MSI MPG 271QRX  
MPG 271QRX best settings config file: https://tftcentral.co.uk/downloads/be...

32" model
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MPG 321URX firmware download: https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-321UR...
32" MSI MPG 321URX review:    • 32" 4K OLED Gaming is here and it's amazin...  
MPG 321URX best settings video guide:    • Best Settings Guide for the MSI MPG 321URX  
MPG 321URX best settings config file: https://tftcentral.co.uk/downloads/be...

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ICC profile and best settings: https://tftcentral.co.uk/icc
Testing ‘HDR400 True Black’ and ‘Peak 1000’ Mode Brightness on New OLED Monitors: https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/tes...
🔵 MSI QD-OLED HDR firmware fix update Jan 2025: https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/the...

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OUR TEST SYSTEM

Our thanks to the following manufacturers for support in the build of our new test system (includes affiliate links):

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X. Buy AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs here: https://locally.link/LSyo
Asus ProArt B650-Creator: Buy Asus B650 motherboards here: https://locally.link/CWX3
Corsair DDR5 RAM: Buy here: https://locally.link/1Ojo
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Testing performed using Portrait CalMAN Ultimate: http://www.portrait.com/

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