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.
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: https://geni.us/Z6LiI8
- * MSI MPG 491CQP (49” super ultrawide, 144Hz model): https://geni.us/y1ku5
Useful Links and Reviews
- * 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
- * MSI MPG 271QRX review: https://youtu.be/ssd2QQbY6aI
- * MSI MPG 321URX review: https://youtu.be/8FRuWZTUE0A
- * MPG 271QRX best settings video guide: https://youtu.be/wg2PQ3slBwQ
- * MPG 271QRX best settings config file: https://tftcentral.co.uk/downloads/best-settings/TFTCentral-Best-Settings-MSI-MPG-271QRX-Gaming-Intelligence.zip
- * MPG 321URX best settings video guide: https://youtu.be/wiFuqjXqWxw
- * MPG 321URX best settings config file: https://tftcentral.co.uk/downloads/best-settings/TFTCentral-Best-Settings-MSI-MPG-321URX-Gaming-Intelligence.zip
- * ICC profile and best settings: https://tftcentral.co.uk/icc
- * All our other OLED monitor reviews: https://tftcentral.co.uk/category/reviews
- * 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
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