Improved input lag! The latest MSI QD-OLED monitor firmware updates tested

We take a look at the recent firmware updates released by MSI for their 32” MPG 321URX, 27” MPG 271QRX and 34” MAG 341CQP QD-OLED gaming monitors, which offer a range of updates, improvements and fixes. You can find our reviews of each screen linked below, along with the last firmware update testing we completed in June 2024.
- A further update is also available from Jan 2025 covering the firmware fix for HDR Peak 1000 mode available on many of MSI’s QD-OLED monitors. Find that here.
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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” 175Hz model): https://geni.us/Z6LiI8
- 💵 MSI MPG 341CQPX (34” 240Hz model): https://geni.us/S9tTMj
Reviews and Best Settings Guides
- 🔷 MSI MPG 271QRX review: https://youtu.be/ssd2QQbY6aI
- 🔷 MSI MPG 321URX review: https://youtu.be/8FRuWZTUE0A
- 🔷 MSI MAG 341CQP review: https://youtu.be/ZAHDv41SeN0
- 🔷 MSI MPG 341CQPX review: https://youtu.be/YYCKQ2Pcgw0
- 🔷 32” and 27” models V10 firmware tested (June 2024): https://youtu.be/V_FNSSL4ovg
- ⚫ Testing ‘HDR400 True Black’ and ‘Peak 1000’ Mode Brightness on New OLED Monitors: https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/testing-hdr400-true-black-and-peak-1000-mode-brightness-on-new-oled-monitors
- ⚫ MPG 271QRX best settings video guide: https://youtu.be/wg2PQ3slBwQ
- ⚫ MPG 321URX best settings video guide: https://youtu.be/wiFuqjXqWxw
- ⚫ MAG 341CQP best settings video guide: https://youtu.be/rH-OQ2SUrOg
- ⚫ MPG 341CQPX best settings video guide: https://youtu.be/qQ5opQzFgEM
- ⚫ ICC profile and best settings: https://tftcentral.co.uk/icc
Firmware Downloads
- ⚫ MPG 271QRX firmware download: https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-271QRX-QD-OLED/support#firmware
- ⚫ MPG 321URX firmware download: https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-321URX-QD-OLED/support#firmware
- ⚫ MAG 341CQP firmware download: https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG-341CQP-QD-OLED/support#firmware
- ⚫ MPG 341CQPX firmware download: https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED/support#firmware
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