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32" MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED 4K UHD Gaming Monitor 3840 x 2160 240Hz (Refurbished) - $649.99 + $5.99 Shipping

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Been looking for a 32" 4K (or higher) OLED display for general use (no gaming), with high refresh. This model looks good except for the brightness is only 250nits (SDR). That seems pretty low. People thumbs-down laptops with 250 nit panels. For me, I'd like 400-500 nits SDR (higher w/HDR). The search continues.

EDIT: As I look around at the various manufacturers, brightness seems to be a common complaint (usually a minor complaint) from buyers on most brands. Maybe for now, that 250 cd/m is about as good as it gets? Also, that spec might be on a 100% white screen and the whites get brighter as less of the screen is white).
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Been looking for a 32" 4K (or higher) OLED display for general use (no gaming), with high refresh. This model looks good except for the brightness is only 250nits (SDR). That seems pretty low. People thumbs-down laptops with 250 nit panels. For me, I'd like 400-500 nits SDR (higher w/HDR). The search continues.

EDIT: As I look around at the various manufacturers, brightness seems to be a common complaint (usually a minor complaint) from buyers on most brands. Maybe for now, that 250 cd/m is about as good as it gets? Also, that spec might be on a 100% white screen and the whites get brighter as less of the screen is white).

The brightness is typical of QD OLED. Monitors Unboxed has a good review of this monitor and includes helpful info about the OLED monitor market in general.
https://youtu.be/O1cPgQ9F4IY

This refurb only has a 90 day warranty which is terrible imo.
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Quote from Cash_Only :
The brightness is typical of QD OLED. Monitors Unboxed has a good review of this monitor and includes helpful info about the OLED monitor market in general.
https://youtu.be/O1cPgQ9F4IY

This refurb only has a 90 day warranty which is terrible imo.
Thanks for the review reference. I guess I have to see one for myself.
Interestingly, I have the Dell 32" 6K monitor and am not happy with it. Trying to exchange it but Dell is slow as molasses in winter and might wind up returning it and getting something else.
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Oh. The deal alert got triggered by this one. Tempting. I was waiting for the MSI MPG 322URX deal. This is a first.

One thing to remember with reburb at Newegg, if you are unlucky there might be a restocking/shipping fee.

Edit: It is not the first such deal. My alert was for MSI MPG 322URX (the one released in Jan) - still waiting.
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Quote from ursus :
Oh. The deal alert got triggered by this one. Tempting. I was waiting for the MSI MPG 322URX deal. This is a first.

One thing to remember with reburb at Newegg, if you are unlucky there might be a restocking/shipping fee.

Edit: It is not the first such deal. My alert was for MSI MPG 322URX (the one released in Jan) - still waiting.
Could you elaborate on the difference between the 321 and the 322?
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Thanks for the review reference. I guess I have to see one for myself.
Interestingly, I have the Dell 32" 6K monitor and am not happy with it. Trying to exchange it but Dell is slow as molasses in winter and might wind up returning it and getting something else.

You're welcome. One thing to point out, which you may already be aware of is burn in. If you're using an OLED for daily use with web browsers, office apps, etc. you will get noticeable burn in over time on the monitor if you leave those apps in the same location. So if you do go OLED make sure the monitor you choose has a good warranty for it.
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Thanks for the review reference. I guess I have to see one for myself.
Interestingly, I have the Dell 32" 6K monitor and am not happy with it. Trying to exchange it but Dell is slow as molasses in winter and might wind up returning it and getting something else.
What was your gripe with the 6k monitor?

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What was your gripe with the 6k monitor?
slight pink tint on the middle 1/3rd of the screen (on whites) and both left and right sides are darker than the middle. For as expensive as the monitor is, I expect better. My $300 Samsung 27" 4K was perfect in those respects.
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Been looking for a 32" 4K (or higher) OLED display for general use (no gaming), with high refresh. This model looks good except for the brightness is only 250nits (SDR). That seems pretty low. People thumbs-down laptops with 250 nit panels. For me, I'd like 400-500 nits SDR (higher w/HDR). The search continues.EDIT: As I look around at the various manufacturers, brightness seems to be a common complaint (usually a minor complaint) from buyers on most brands. Maybe for now, that 250 cd/m is about as good as it gets? Also, that spec might be on a 100% white screen and the whites get brighter as less of the screen is white).
I have the cheaper version of this (UPX) and it gets plenty bright for WFH productivity during the day. I actually have to bring the brightness down to 25 of 100 or I get eye fatigue.

For some evening HDR video editing and occassional gaming it can also get very bright.

a little hard to explain but I feel like brightness when it comes to LCD tech vs. OLED isn't quite an apples-to-apples experience. I know 250 nits on one = 250 nits on the other but the contrast on the OLED is just so, so much better.

I do worry about burn in a little but I keep my windows moving around some, shuffle background images, am no longer bothered by a hidden taskbar, and run the pixel refresh when it pops up and it's covered by warranty a couple more years.

all this to say - if you're interested in OLED, I wouldn't let the "low" brightness necessarily disuade you. you may be pleasantly surprised (maybe not! everyone has their preferences..)
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
slight pink tint on the middle 1/3rd of the screen (on whites) and both left and right sides are darker than the middle. For as expensive as the monitor is, I expect better. My $300 Samsung 27" 4K was perfect in those respects.

I see. That makes sense. Thank you!
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Been looking for a 32" 4K (or higher) OLED display for general use (no gaming), with high refresh. This model looks good except for the brightness is only 250nits (SDR). That seems pretty low. People thumbs-down laptops with 250 nit panels. For me, I'd like 400-500 nits SDR (higher w/HDR). The search continues.

EDIT: As I look around at the various manufacturers, brightness seems to be a common complaint (usually a minor complaint) from buyers on most brands. Maybe for now, that 250 cd/m is about as good as it gets? Also, that spec might be on a 100% white screen and the whites get brighter as less of the screen is white).
Curious, why would you need high refresh for non-gaming?
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i was excited until i saw "refurb". boooo
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Been looking for a 32" 4K (or higher) OLED display for general use (no gaming), with high refresh. This model looks good except for the brightness is only 250nits (SDR). That seems pretty low. People thumbs-down laptops with 250 nit panels. For me, I'd like 400-500 nits SDR (higher w/HDR). The search continues.

EDIT: As I look around at the various manufacturers, brightness seems to be a common complaint (usually a minor complaint) from buyers on most brands. Maybe for now, that 250 cd/m is about as good as it gets? Also, that spec might be on a 100% white screen and the whites get brighter as less of the screen is white).
If you aren't gaming at all then you probably don't really need an OLED monitor. You are unlikely to really benefit from the ultra fast response time and the 240hz or higher refresh rate.

Just get a 4k mini led monitor that is 144-165hz instead if brightness is very important to you. Those can usually reach up to 600-800 nits in SDR and around 1000 nits or higher full screen in HDR.
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Quote from Splash15 :
Curious, why would you need high refresh for non-gaming?
Because it does make using Windows better -- scrolling pages, moving Windows, etc., is much easier on the eyes with 120+ Hz refresh.

Many non-gaming laptops are now coming with 120Hz screens so I must not be the only one.

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Quote from aintaboutdislife :
If you aren't gaming at all then you probably don't really need an OLED monitor. You are unlikely to really benefit from the ultra fast response time and the 240hz or higher refresh rate.

Just get a 4k mini led monitor that is 144-165hz instead if brightness is very important to you. Those can usually reach up to 600-800 nits in SDR and around 1000 nits or higher full screen in HDR.
Maybe...like I mentioned, I have 2 laptops with 15.6" 3K 120Hz OLED screens which have spoiled me. I've thought about mini-LED screen, but OLED is more popular it seems so was shooting for that.

I just need to see one of these 4K OLED's in person so I can go by something other than specs. Our local Best Buys don't seem to have them on display.
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