MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Black
The 49-inch QD-OLED panel delivers a 5120 x 1440 resolution at 240Hz with a 0.03ms response time, ensuring fluid motion clarity for fast-paced gaming. Its 1800R curvature and 99% DCI-P3 color gamut provide immersive, color-accurate visuals, while the USB-C port offers 98W power delivery for a cleaner desk setup. This monitor is best for simulation racers and multitasking gamers who want a dual-monitor replacement without sacrificing high refresh rate performance.
About This Monitor
The 49-inch QD-OLED panel delivers a 5120 x 1440 resolution at 240Hz with a 0.03ms response time, ensuring fluid motion clarity for fast-paced gaming. Its 1800R curvature and 99% DCI-P3 color gamut provide immersive, color-accurate visuals, while the USB-C port offers 98W power delivery for a cleaner desk setup. This monitor is best for simulation racers and multitasking gamers who want a dual-monitor replacement without sacrificing high refresh rate performance.
- Screen size 49
- Resolution 5120 x 1440
- Panel type QD-OLED
- Refresh rate 240
- Response time ms 0.029999999329447746
- Adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
- HDR DisplayHDR True Black 400
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong performance (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 49" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1800 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 10.6 kg / 23.4 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 49 | 26.5 | 44.5 | 57 | 34 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 7680 x 2160 | 3440x1440 | 5120x2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED | OLED | VA | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 240 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" | 81.6 | 54.9 | 98 | 92 | 72.3 | 97.9 | 82.2 | 85.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 73.9 | 75.5 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 89 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 96.8 | 84.7 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 99.5 | 73.9 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 87.9 | 99.2 | 92.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.4 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 92 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.4 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.7 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 56.7 | 99.2 | 78.4 |
Usage Scores
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