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If popularity and availability are any indication, the 27-inch 16:9 flat panel is the most desirable size for a desktop monitor. But I can’t imagine anyone would say no to a 32-inch display. The footprint isn’t much bigger, but the screen covers much more of the user’s peripheral vision, affords easy side-by-side document editing, and is a great size for a personal TV in an office or small media room.

When OLED enters the conversation, price is always a consideration, especially when we’re talking about the best 4K gaming monitors. You’ll pay around $200 more for a 32-inch 4K panel than a 27-inch one. If that’s doable for you, I recommend checking out MSI’s new MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24. It’s a 32-inch 4K Tandem OLED with Quantum Dot color, 4K resolution, 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, DisplayHDR 400 True Black, and accurate out-of-box color. Let’s take a look.

Tandem OLED is a relative newcomer to the market, and it features OLED emitters arrayed in layers. There are four layers in the MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24, hereafter known as the MPG 322UR X24. This approach reduces overall power consumption, and it means that each layer can be driven more conservatively, which reduces heat and the risk of burn-in.

MSI further enhances the image with a screen coating called Dark Armor Film. It reflects ambient light neutrally, eliminating the purple tint seen on some QD-OLEDs. It also increases hardness and, therefore, scratch resistance. Black levels have a bit more impact, too.

The MPG 322UR X24 ships with a calibration data sheet, as with many monitors, and my sample measured nearly perfectly out of the box. You don’t need to tweak it, but if you wish, there are gamma presets, color temps, and color management settings available. The gamut is larger than DCI-P3, like most QD-OLEDs, and this one covers just over 107% of that space. There are pro modes too that provide reference to sRGB, Adobe, and DCI-P3.

For perfectly smooth gaming, there’s a 240 Hz refresh rate, which would be enough on its own, but MSI adds black frame insertion (MPRT), which helps keep the action clear at low frame rates. There’s Adaptive-Sync too, with support for Nvidia and AMD hardware. AI-labeled options include dynamic aiming points, sniper modes, screen protection, and brightness modulation. You can control everything from a desktop app called Gaming Intelligence if you’d rather not reach for the handy OSD joystick. Other AI bits include automatic brightening of shadow areas, color shift, and customizable game profiles.

The MPG 322UR X24 doesn’t have internal speakers, but it does include USB ports with a KVM function. Video inputs are all maximum bandwidth, two HDMI 2.1 and a DisplayPort 2.1, along with USB-C that has 98 watts of power. A 3.5mm headphone jack provides personal audio. LED lighting shows up in a small graphical bar on the panel’s backside.

The MPG 322UR X24 is an impressive package with all the features a gamer could want, solid build quality, and a gorgeous image. It’s $869 at this writing, which is about average for a premium 32-inch UHD OLED.

Assembly and Accessories

MSI has gone with all-recyclable packaging for the MPG 322UR X24, which is secured in molded pulp forms. The base, upright and panel assemble without tools into a solid package that feels substantial and rugged. Bundled cables come in a zippered pouch and include high quality HDMI, DisplayPort and two USBs. IEC feeds the internal power supply, and you get a microfiber cleaning cloth.

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The MPG 322UR X24 has a relatively shallow profile, though it is completely steady on a very substantial stand with a heavy base. The panel is just a shade over three millimeters thick at the top and backed with a metal plate. The component bulge takes total depth to 2.8 inches, which is about average for a 32-inch OLED. The bulge has plenty of ventilation and heat was never an issue for me. A small LED graphic sits at the top with an MSI logo flanked by a fading pattern. The lighting can be tweaked in the OSD for different colors and effects.

The stand is monolithic and includes 5/15 degrees of tilt and 30 degrees of swivel. There is no portrait mode, but you can rotate the panel 10 degrees in either direction. Perhaps this is to ensure a level screen on a tilted desktop. Height adjustment range is 4.4 inches. Movements are super solid and befit a premium display like this one.

The OSD joystick is behind the bottom center where a small protrusion casts a glow on the desktop to indicate power status. There is a sensor here that when activated can dim or blank the screen when you leave the area. It can also sense room lighting and adjust brightness and color automatically if you wish.

The input panel is up and under and includes two HDMI 2.1, a DisplayPort 2.1a and a USB-C (DP alt). The latter has 98 watts of charging power. All inputs accept 4K signals up to 240 Hz with Adaptive-Sync and HDR. You also get USB 3.2 ports, one upstream and two down. There are no internal speakers but a 3.5mm headphone jack provides personal audio.

OSD Features

The MPG 322UR X24’s OSD is complete with many options for image control and gaming. Submenus are represented by icons, which is a little confusing, but most options include a brief explanation, which is helpful.

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AI options include dynamic crosshairs, or you can pick one with fixed color. The position is customizable too. The Care Sensor blanks or dims the screen when you leave the monitor by using the sensor on the front of the bezel. You can also let the sensor modulate image brightness under changing room light conditions.

Further game enhancements include a sniper mode called Optix Scope with four different magnifications. This menu also has the KVM settings and MPRT, which is a backlight strobe. You don’t see this feature too often with OLEDs, but it is handy when frame rates drop below 160fps. That gives the MPG 322UR X24 flexibility to provide smooth operation with a wider range of video cards. It takes a lot of horsepower to move 8.3 million pixels around the screen. Here, you also get SDR Brightness, which is a toggle between uniform and variable brightness. For the highest peak output, choose Dynamic and for constant light, choose Uniform.

The MPG 322UR X24 is the first monitor I’ve encountered that lets you adjust HDR luminance in a 14-point scale. You start with either Peak 1000 or True Black 500 and from there, you can reduce brightness at any or all of the points. This keeps super bright highlights from being too harsh. It’s useful in a dark room, but for the most part, I did not have to make any changes for a great HDR picture. You can also reduce overall HDR brightness if you wish. This menu also includes a timer and a refresh rate indicator.

There are eleven picture modes in total. Eco is the default and it limits brightness significantly. I went for User to do my tests and calibration. You also get gamut-specific options for DCI-P3, Adobe RGB and sRGB that are very accurate. Each mode has its own settings for luminance and calibration. User leaves all adjustments available.

OLED protection is extensive. Not only are there a myriad of options, but many of them also let you specify how far the luminance reduction goes. You can let the MPG 322UR X24 sense taskbars, icons and corner logos and dim them to your preference, or not at all. There are pixel orbiters and a panel refresh routine as well.

RGB LED is the control for the backlit graphic on the back of the panel. There are options for color, effect and brightness. The four joystick directions can be programmed by the user for many different functions.

MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 Calibration Settings

The MPG 322UR X24 doesn’t need to be calibrated but the default gamma is a tad light in the brighter parts of the picture. I tried out the user color temp and its RGB sliders and was able to mostly correct the problem. Color is nearly perfect in either case. I’ve included my settings below along with brightness values for the uniform or dynamic settings of the SDR Brightness option.

HDR has five of its own modes, found in the DisplayHDR sub-menu. The two Custom modes have a 14-point luminance adjustment which is a first in my experience. You can also adjust the overall brightness if you wish.

Gaming and Hands-on

I recently reviewed an excellent Mini LED monitor, TCL’s 27R94, that has over 1,700 nits peak HDR brightness, 2,304 dimming zones and Quantum Dot color. And it has 4K in 27 inches, more pixel density than the MPG 322UR X24. But the MSI looks better thanks to its OLED panel. When you view detailed objects close up, I’m thinking of the zombies in Doom Eternal, you can see so many tiny bits like shiny goo and blood and textural gore (yes, textured gore is a thing), which makes the experience more real.

This monitor is simply stunning to look at. Color is richly saturated and completely natural in tone. Though it is slightly more colorful than DCI-P3, it never looks overblown. When I needed sRGB color, it was just a click away in the OSD, also very accurate. There’s an Adobe RGB mode though it doesn’t quite cover all of that spec’s green primary. But for P3 and sRGB, the MPG 322UR X24 is completely pro-level if you want to use it for photography or video postproduction.

Gaming is an addictive experience. This is one of the quickest screens I’ve tried and that includes comparisons to monitors with higher refresh rates. When you get to 240 Hz, the advantage of an even faster monitor is small at best. You’ll see in my response and lag tests that the MPG 322UR X24 is on par with the fastest screens I’ve reviewed. Movement and aim are super precise with easy repeatability. You can go, stop and turn exactly where you want to, and every mouse click is met with instant weapons fire. This monitor is a tool that any seasoned competitor will enjoy using.

My everyday monitor is also a 32-inch UHD OLED, but it’s curved and when looking at it next to the MPG 322UR X24, it looks smaller, or the MSI looks bigger, however you want to see it. Having so much screen is a real advantage when working with multiple documents or in Photoshop when you want many toolbars at hand. I can put up two Word files side-by-side and they’re easy to read. Or I can see a big spreadsheet without scrolling. If I’m browsing the web in a centered window, I can keep smaller apps open on the sides and glance at them when needed. This is a super convenient screen size and shape, and its footprint isn’t much bigger than the 27-inch display I used in the past.

The MPG 322UR X24’s build quality is first-rate. It feels solid and substantial in its physical interactions with a steady stand and easy but firm ergonomics. The USB ports are handy as are the video inputs which are all the latest versions. I missed internal speakers but there’s a 3.5mm headphone jack. I also enjoyed the small but colorful LED light feature in the back.

Takeaway: The MPG 322UR X24 is a superb monitor that’s great for anything work or play related. It’s a nice size for watching video up close and it’s a great tool for Photoshop, Word or Excel. There is nothing it does not do well and the image in every instance is gorgeous. Premium video processing puts it among the very best for gameplay.

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Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.