MSI teases super-ultrawide 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor

[Tudor Cibean]

Something to look forward to: MSI teased its upcoming super-ultrawide gaming monitor aimed at enthusiasts on Twitter. Details around "Project 491C" are scarce at the moment, with the company only confirming that it will feature a QD-OLED screen with a 240Hz max refresh rate.

MSI's monitor will have a 32:9 aspect ratio and, judging by its name, will measure 49 inches diagonally. This would make it have the same form factor as two 27-inch 16:9 panels placed side by side, with the benefit of not having bezels down the middle.

Samsung Display will manufacture the panel, making it the company's fourth QD-OLED screen size after the 55-inch and 65-inch TV panels and the 34-inch ultrawide panel found in the excellent Alienware AW3423DW.

MSI's monitor will also be curved, although the company didn't mention how aggressive the curvature will be...

The world's FIRST super ultra-wide curved gaming monitor, with a 240Hz QD-OLED panel, is out there to ensure you enjoy a viewing experience far better than anything you've had before. Get ready for CES2023 for the debut of our Project 491C. #MSIxCES2023 #InnovationAward pic.twitter.com/tbTC8ognaD

— MSI Gaming (@msigaming) November 24, 2022

When it comes to the resolution of the Project 491C, there are a few possibilities. It could be limited to just 3,840 x 1,080, but that's highly unlikely, considering the high-end nature of QD-OLED displays at the moment.

It's also possible it will have a resolution of 5,120 x 1,440, just like some of Samsung's latest super-ultrawide VA panels of the same size. Lastly, the most exciting option: this could be one of the "8K ultrawide" monitors with DisplayPort 2.1 support AMD talked about at its RDNA 3 reveal livestream, giving it a 7,680 x 2,160 resolution.

Whatever the case, the MSI Project 491C will likely end up being a fantastic gaming monitor due to having the highest refresh rate on a QD-OLED panel yet. Expect to hear more details about it, including pricing and availability at CES in January.

In related news, LG has finally listed the UltraGear 45GR95QE OLED monitor on its website. For a quick refresher (pun intended), the upcoming 45-inch ultrawide screen features a 3,440 x 1,440 resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate.

We have learned that LG will open pre-orders for the monitor on December 12, slated to start shipping on December 28. However, it won't come cheap, with LG's site quoting a $1,700 price tag in the US.

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[m3tavision]

I have had a 3440x1440p for 6 years.... and I am done with it. It is too narrow and moving to 1600p.

But if this is a 4k ultrawide, that would be legit..

 

[VitalyT]

this could be one of the "8K ultrawide" monitors with DisplayPort 2.1

Ha-ha, dream away! It'll be another DP 1.4 compression monstrosity.

 

[Uncle Al]

I've got a couple of LG monitors that I've had for several years ..... still going strong, no need or desire to upgrade and the bezel? I just never noticed it ......

 

[dualkelly]

Anything over a 120hz is really a gimmick. Is not going to make one bit of difference ever.

 

[bandit8623]

Anything over a 120hz is really a gimmick. Is not going to make one bit of difference ever.

not true,
on a good low ms monitor you can easily see the difference. well people with good eyes can see the difference.

on a oled it will be even more notiticable because oled can do the transisions so much faster. less muddy.

I have a 3 monitor setup. my 12 year old 60 hz. my 6 year old 165 hz, and my 240hz va panel. EZ to tell the difference even with mouse movement.

if you are not a fps gamer though you are correct really no need for more than 144hz.

 

[ZedRM]

What's next? Super-duper-deluxe-ultra-wide with a resolution of 12288x1440? FFS, this crap needs to stop..

 

[bandit8623]

What's next? Super-duper-deluxe-ultra-wide with a resolution of 12288x1440? FFS, this crap needs to stop..

Pretty soon you can just spin in your chair and not see a screen...

 

[AlaskaGuy]

Anything over a 120hz is really a gimmick. Is not going to make one bit of difference ever.

That is far from the truth.

 

[ZedRM]

That is far from the truth.

Not that far. There are diminishing returns above 120hz.

 

[bandit8623]

Not that far. There are diminishing returns above 120hz.

U have bad eyes then or don't have the use case.

 

[ZedRM]

U have bad eyes then or don't have the use case.

Oh please. That is god-awful smack talk. The human eye has been proven to not be able to actively distinguish between individual frames above 30hz. We can see the difference in smoothness but that ability diminishes as frame rates increase. Above 100hz most human beings can not articulate a difference even if they can tell there is a bit more smoothness.

This is medical fact. Deal with it.

 

[bandit8623]

Oh please. That is god-awful smack talk. The human eye has been proven to not be able to actively distinguish between individual frames above 30hz. We can see the difference in smoothness but that ability diminishes as frame rates increase. Above 100hz most human beings can not articulate a difference even if they can tell there is a bit more smoothness.

This is medical fact. Deal with it.

It's not actually... smack talk??? ok snowflake...

How many frames per second can the human eye really see?

30 fps? 60 fps? If you've ever debated framerates, the cognitive researchers we spoke to have some complex answers for you.

www.pcgamer.com

I have 3 monitors ive used over the decade. and all 3 are currrently connected. oldest is a 1ms 60hz samsung tn. 2nd is a 165 hz dell tn 1ms. lastly a samsung g7 240hz va 1ms.

can easily see the the difference on moving windows/mice/ anything accross the screen. even mouse pointers you see many more of them when tracing the screen.

all your studys you will post are about average people that dont game and dont care the framerate. the eye is analog. frames are digital.

the more frames the lower the latency. the quicker the response as well.

Blur Busters TestUFO Motion Tests. Benchmark for monitors & displays.

Blur Busters UFO Motion Tests with ghosting test, 30fps vs 60fps vs 120hz vs 144hz vs 240hz, PWM test, motion blur test, judder test, benchmarks, and more.

www.testufo.com

this test I can see 60. 120. and 240 . clear difference that 240 is much better my friend. and if you dont have a monitor that shows true 240 or higher you wont see the diff.

 

[ZedRM]

Really with that "PCGamer" link? We're not talking about pixel refresh times, we're talking about actual frames per second that the human eye can perceive. That's a fail for you.

 

[bandit8623]

Really with that "PCGamer" link? We're not talking about pixel refresh times, we're talking about actual frames per second that the human eye can perceive. That's a fail for you.

the eye is analog. all perceptive . if you cant see it its ok. its all ok

 

[ZedRM]

the eye is analog. all perceptive . if you cant see it its ok. its all ok

Don't spout that condescending twaddle at me. The science of vision has been proven. Your denial of it does not make it invalid.

 

[bandit8623]

Don't spout that condescending twaddle at me. The science of vision has been proven. Your denial of it does not make it invalid.

Blur Busters TestUFO Motion Tests. Benchmark for monitors & displays.

Blur Busters UFO Motion Tests with ghosting test, 30fps vs 60fps vs 120hz vs 144hz vs 240hz, PWM test, motion blur test, judder test, benchmarks, and more.

www.testufo.com

again you need a 240 hz monitor to see how much better it is.

Blur Busters Law: The Amazing Journey To Future 1000Hz Displays

Strobeless ULMB. Blurless sample-and-hold. Blur-free with no flicker or strobing. Lagless. Coming within your lifetime.

blurbusters.com

stroboscopic display effects were still visible even at 480 Hz

facts

 

[ZedRM]

Blur Busters TestUFO Motion Tests. Benchmark for monitors & displays.

Blur Busters UFO Motion Tests with ghosting test, 30fps vs 60fps vs 120hz vs 144hz vs 240hz, PWM test, motion blur test, judder test, benchmarks, and more.

www.testufo.com

again you need a 240 hz monitor to see how much better it is.

facts

You assume I have never had one. That's your mistake.

TestUFO is for testing pixel response rates. Do you get where your understanding is failing yet?

 

[bandit8623]

You assume I have never had one. That's your mistake.

TestUFO is for testing pixel response rates. Do you get where your understanding is failing yet?

what?



clearly testing framerates. not pixel response

 

[ZedRM]

what?

View attachment 88724

clearly testing framerates. not pixel response

Context is very important. Try reading further.

 

[bandit8623]

Context is very important. Try reading further.

even if that was the case and its not... all my monitors have very similar response time the 240hz motion is twice as clear as the 120hz. my va panel actually has slower pixel response compared to my 120hz and still looks twice as good. also I see twice as many mice on mouse stroboscopic test with 240 hz.

Blur Busters Law: The Amazing Journey To Future 1000Hz Displays

Strobeless ULMB. Blurless sample-and-hold. Blur-free with no flicker or strobing. Lagless. Coming within your lifetime.

blurbusters.com

how about you read before you keep posting garbage

 

[neeyik]

Enough of that argument, thank you.

 

[bandit8623]