PCWorld90
PCWorld calls it an easy recommendation for gaming and general work, with excellent image quality, speed and features at under $1,000.
MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36
5 expert reviews#6 of 18 computer monitors
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recommend
recommend
Best for the fastest ultrawide OLED gaming
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance and picture quality. Most common complaint: brightness.
Reviewed by PCWorld, Tom's Guide, IGN and 2 more
The catch: It is pricey, and HDR firmware still needs work.
Critics agree
Scores run from 90 to 924 printed scores, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 90
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What do critics say about the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36?
Tom's Guide90
Tom's Guide finds this ultrawide beautiful, fast and accurate, and thinks it justifies its premium price.
IGN90
IGN says there is little to complain about: vivid color, striking HDR, very quick response and a fair $899 price.
KitGuru90
The reviewer calls it the best ultrawide OLED he has tested, with a big step up in text clarity, brightness and a 360Hz refresh.
Club38692est.
A standout fifth-generation QD-OLED ultrawide that is bright, accurate and fast with excellent features; only high power draw and an unexplained uniformity reading hold it back from perfection.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance4 of 5
Picture quality3 of 5
What critics dislike most
Brightness3 of 5
Price2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. It is pricey, and HDR firmware still needs work.
Do critics agree about the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36?
Critics agree: scores range from 90 (PCWorld) to 92 (Club386), a spread of 2 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36?
Brightness (3 of 5 reviews), Price (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36?
The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.