MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
MSI
86 Overall Score
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Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
Dell
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
No customer feedback yet
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
78 out of 100 high confidence 44 reviews
The Dell UltraSharp U3225QE is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, color accuracy, and versatile connectivity, making it a top choice for productivity and creative work. Many users appreciate the 120 Hz refresh rate and Thunderbolt 4 charging, which reduce desk clutter. However, delivery issues with previously opened or damaged boxes are a recurring complaint, alongside a few reports of a loud buzzing sound and missing documentation for the USB hub setup. Overall, verified buyers are very satisfied, but packaging and quality control concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- Excellent picture and color quality
- 120 Hz refresh rate is smooth
- Thunderbolt 4 charging reduces clutter
- Versatile port selection
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Boxes previously opened or damaged in transit
- Loud buzzing noise from top of monitor
- Poor documentation for USB hub setup
- Dimmer/warmer than older model
Picture quality 12
Build quality 4
Connectivity 8
Value for money 5
Shipping and packaging 6
Noise 2
Scores
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 146% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | — | 31W★ |
| Weight | 10.07 kg | 7.06 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" wins 4 specs while Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 31.5" wins 5.
