MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
MSI
88 Overall Score
vs
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2024
Dell
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
78 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED monitor delivers stunning picture quality with vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it a top choice for gaming and productivity. However, some users have reported defects like bad pixels or screen flickering after a few months, and MSI's customer service has been criticized for sending refurbished units as replacements. The SDR mode out of the box is poorly calibrated, but HDR mode works excellently. Overall, it's a high-end monitor with potential reliability issues.
Pros
- Stunning QD-OLED picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Excellent HDR performance
- Immersive 32:9 ultrawide aspect ratio
- Great for gaming and productivity
Cons
- Poor SDR calibration out of the box
- Defects like bad pixels or flickering after months
- Expensive shipping for warranty repairs
- Refurbished units sent as replacements
- Cable management could be better
Picture quality 7
Hdr performance 3
Sdr calibration 2
Reliability defects 2
Customer service 1
Cable management 1
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2024
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Specifications
| MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49" | 39.7" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | 2,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB | DCI-P3 99%, Display P3 99%, sRGB 100%, BT.709 100% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | — | 380W★ |
| Weight | 10.30 kg | 8.35 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2024
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 20240.074score per dollar
vs
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 20240.038score per dollar
MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 49" wins 4 specs while Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" wins 5.
