Maciej Koper
The CES 2026 expo in Las Vegas brought many innovations, but it was the MSI booth that caught our particular attention. We had the opportunity to take a close look at two of the latest monitors – MPG 341CQR and MEG X. These are devices that could be groundbreaking for anyone who has previously complained about the text quality on OLED displays.
New QD-OLED Matrix Under the Microscope
The biggest change we noticed as soon as we entered the stand is the use of the latest generation (5th) QD-OLED matrix from Samsung. Unlike older panels, this year's models employ an RGB Strip subpixel structure. In practice, this means that fonts in the operating system finally appear sharp and devoid of annoying coloured fringes. The manufacturer was so confident that they provided magnifying glasses with the monitors – we took advantage of this and must confirm that the issue of image fragmentation with text has been essentially eliminated.
During our first impressions on site, we were struck by the refresh rate of 360 Hz. Although there are already panels on the market with higher values, when combined with the nearly instantaneous response time of the OLED, the sharpness of the image in motion is truly impressive. We checked how the monitor handles dynamic scenes, and in our opinion, it delivers a significantly better effect than IPS panels with refresh rates of 500 or even 1000 Hz. The whole thing is complemented by a glossy screen coating, which does an excellent job of maintaining deep blacks, even in challenging lighting conditions of trade show halls.
Connections and AI Support
We also took a look at the back of the casing, where we found the latest DisplayPort UHBR20 standard. This is key information as it allows for the transmission of images at full 360 Hz without the need for lossy compression DSC. For laptop users, MSI has prepared a USB-C port with Power Delivery of 98 W. Interestingly, there’s the MEG X model, which is equipped with artificial intelligence features, including the AI Tracker system and an automatic brightness recovery function after the player is blinded, for example, by a flashbang in CS2 😉. Although these features raise controversies regarding fair play online, the manufacturer suggests their use mainly in single-player modes, where AI can also dynamically change the casing's lighting depending on our character's health level.
A visit to the MSI booth confirmed our belief that 2026 will belong to refined OLEDs. Definitely in the world of monitors. Would you like to see monitor tests from us? Let us know in the comments!
