Katarzyna Petru
After the announcements of new OLED panels and QD-OLED with RGB-stripe pixel arrangement from LG Display and Samsung Display, the first true monitors using this technology have finally appeared on the market. Asus and MSI have showcased their models, and all indications suggest that by 2026 OLEDs will no longer be associated solely with gaming and multimedia. We had already seen images of the RGB-stripe OLED pixels from LG Display. Now, thanks to the announcements from Asus and MSI, we can also see the new QD-OLED pixel arrangement called “V-Stripe,” which will be featured in monitors in 2026.
The new pixel layout significantly improves text readability and practically eliminates the colour fringing effect, which was one of the biggest drawbacks of previous QD-OLED panels. This is an important step as it paves the way for using QD-OLED not only in gaming but also in office work, programming, and professional applications. Meanwhile, overall sharpness and colour reproduction accuracy are also improved.
First QD-OLED Monitors with RGB Stripe
MSI has presented the first two QD-OLED monitors with a new subpixel arrangement: MPG 341CQR X36 and MEG X. The second model stands out with additional “AI” features such as AI Tracker, AI Gauge, AI Vision+, AI Scene, AI Goggle, and AI Scope. Both monitors have:
34 inches,
resolution of 3440×1440,
aspect ratio of 21:9,
refresh rate of up to 360 Hz.
This is currently the only announced QD-OLED panel for 2026 with RGB stripe, referred to as the 5th generation QD-OLED. MSI monitors also utilise a new layer called DarkArmor, which improves black depth and reduces colour tinting. This is a part of the panel itself from Samsung Display, not just a proprietary addition from the manufacturer.
Asus also enters the RGB-stripe QD-OLED market
Asus has showcased two very similar models: PG34WCDN and XG34WCDMS. Here we also have:
34 inches,
3440×1440,
21:9 aspect ratio,
new QD-OLED RGB-stripe with an improved coating which Asus calls BlackShield.
The differences between the models are as follows:
PG34WCDN offers a refresh rate of up to 360 Hz,
XG34WCDMS reaches 280 Hz and 0.03 ms GTG.
Both monitors provide:
99% DCI-P3 coverage,
true 10-bit colours,
Delta E < 2,
VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification,
support for Dolby Vision.
On board, we find DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C. Power delivery via USB-C is 90 W in the PG34WCDN and 15 W in the XG34WCDMS.
The First OLED RGB-Stripe Monitor from LG Display
In addition to QD-OLEDs, Asus also presented the PG27UCWM, the first monitor based on the new 27-inch OLED RGB-stripe panel from LG Display. The specifications are impressive:
27 inches,
4K (3840×2160),
240 Hz at 4K,
480 Hz in Full HD thanks to dual mode,
99% DCI-P3,
0.03 ms response time,
HDR with Dolby Vision support.
The monitor can be connected via DisplayPort 2.1A (80 Gb/s) or HDMI 2.1, making it one of the most future-proof OLEDs on the market.
CES 2026 looks very promising
This is just the beginning. Everything indicates that at CES 2026 we will see many more OLED and QD-OLED monitors with RGB-stripe, and the technology, which has struggled with text and sharpness for years, is finally maturing for universal applications. If manufacturers keep their promises, 2026 could be a breakthrough year for OLED monitors not just for gamers.
