Friday, February 23rd 2024
MSI Confirms Lack of Firmware Updates for Incoming MAG QD-OLED Monitors
MSI is preparing to launch its new generation of MPG and MAG series QD-OLED gaming monitors—early 2024 promotional activity included a couple of pre-launch initiatives. The company's marketing division is attempting to get into good graces with the gaming community—we have already witnessed the introduction of a 3-year warranty for OLED panel product, and permanent price cuts planned for launch day. It is highly probable that MSI is trying to attract customers away from ASUS ROG—the MPG 321URX ($949.99, formerly $1199) will be going up against the Swift OLED PG32UCDM ($1299).
The "MSI_Darutohne" Reddit account reached out to potential (and well heeled) customers on a popular premium gaming monitor discussion community: "Hello r/OLED_Gaming! Our QD-OLED monitors are finally rolling out, and we'd love to clarify any misconceptions and make sure everyone here is making an informed purchase! Let's get started with the Six NEW QD-OLED monitors. You may find them all listed here." Many members thanked MSI for the comprehensive product rundowns and answering of questions/queries, but one participant—Mars0813—took issue with the MAG 321UPX model's apparent inability to receive software/firmware updates. MSI_Darutohne responded and confirmed: "You are correct. The MAG 321UPX QD-OLED will NOT support software updates." Subsequent repliers stated that they would cancel their pre-orders, or request refunds. Jamartty45 stated: "Appreciate you for clarifying, but I purchased this yesterday and it will be returned as soon as it gets to my door. A $900 monitor that doesn't support software updates is absurd." The more expensive MPG tier appears to be the best route for gamers who enjoy a little bit of future-proofing and bug fixing.VideoCardz has combed through multiple contained discussion trees and extracted vital points of information: "(The) MSI employee later clarified that there will be no firmware update through MSI OSD or any different application. None of the MAG 27" and 32" monitors will support firmware updates. But there is an exception for the MAG 341CQP QD-OLED monitor. The company will provide no updates for the $900 MAG 32-inch OLED monitor, but for just $50 more (the price of the MPG variant) users will be able to flash new firmware through the USB Type-C connector."
Sources:
OLED_Gaming Subreddit, VideoCardz
The "MSI_Darutohne" Reddit account reached out to potential (and well heeled) customers on a popular premium gaming monitor discussion community: "Hello r/OLED_Gaming! Our QD-OLED monitors are finally rolling out, and we'd love to clarify any misconceptions and make sure everyone here is making an informed purchase! Let's get started with the Six NEW QD-OLED monitors. You may find them all listed here." Many members thanked MSI for the comprehensive product rundowns and answering of questions/queries, but one participant—Mars0813—took issue with the MAG 321UPX model's apparent inability to receive software/firmware updates. MSI_Darutohne responded and confirmed: "You are correct. The MAG 321UPX QD-OLED will NOT support software updates." Subsequent repliers stated that they would cancel their pre-orders, or request refunds. Jamartty45 stated: "Appreciate you for clarifying, but I purchased this yesterday and it will be returned as soon as it gets to my door. A $900 monitor that doesn't support software updates is absurd." The more expensive MPG tier appears to be the best route for gamers who enjoy a little bit of future-proofing and bug fixing.VideoCardz has combed through multiple contained discussion trees and extracted vital points of information: "(The) MSI employee later clarified that there will be no firmware update through MSI OSD or any different application. None of the MAG 27" and 32" monitors will support firmware updates. But there is an exception for the MAG 341CQP QD-OLED monitor. The company will provide no updates for the $900 MAG 32-inch OLED monitor, but for just $50 more (the price of the MPG variant) users will be able to flash new firmware through the USB Type-C connector."
44 Comments on MSI Confirms Lack of Firmware Updates for Incoming MAG QD-OLED Monitors
in-between hdr settings, bugs, oled burn-in protections tweaks,..
Just market them as console screens please..
These issue are most common with Mini-LED monitors, but OLED is definitely not immune to half baked firmware.
On top of that, there are issues with some monmitors abusing DSC too much, which can cause display artifacts.
For example the Samsung Neo G8 which has common scanline issue for trying to run 4k 240Hz + HDR way out of spec of their input interface.
the new models fix text issues, etc. just a waiting game now.
What I find quite hilarious is that people are pre-ordering monitors. That's conspicuous consumption right there, Veblen would be disgusted.
It's good for 4K/120 and 5K/60 uncompressed, all the while HDMI 2.1 (which Ada fully supports) can do 10 bpc 4K/120 and 4K/144 with variable refresh just fine as well, so it's another valid option.