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MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
Product A: MSI
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Product B: Samsung
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78 of 164 fields differ
- 34 different values
- 44 known for one only
- 34 the same
- 52 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- ContrastA: 1,500,000:1B: 1,000,000:1MSI is 1.5 times higher.
- Pixel densityA: 139.9ppiB: 163.2ppiSamsung is 23.3 ppi higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for both
A240Hz
B240Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMSI: 714 × 423 mm
- BSamsung: 611.7 × 353.8 mm
We have no stand height for MSI, so it is drawn without its stand.
We have no stand height for Samsung, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A8.4kg
B6.9kg
Box weight
A11.9kg
B9.5kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MPG321CURXQDOLED, 3DD62Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Cover identifies exact MPG 321CURX QD-OLED hardware model 3DD6, distinct from the MAG 321CUP 3DD5. This is a maker hardware identifier rather than a regional retail SKU.5Maker product pageus-store.msi.com/Monitors/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker store Manufacturer Number MPG321CURXQDOLED. Contradictory leftover dimensions, 130 mm height travel and 10-degree pivot are excluded in favour of exact sheet/manual.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
139.9ppi
163.2ppi
Pixel pitch
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Active display area
Width699.48Height394.73mm(27.5 × 15.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker publishes this H x V area, but native resolution multiplied by published 0.1814 mm pixel pitch gives a different area. The cause is not stated. Pixel pitch is omitted.
Width589.97Height332.9mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 41 directly states own active display area, matching exact U.S. API. Pixel pitch 0.153 mm does not match the active raster, so pitch is omitted. No pixel-shift reserve is invented.
Curved
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Touchscreen
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
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Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
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Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
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DCI-P3 coverage
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
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HDR10, HDR10+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 8 October 2026Own HDR10+ Gaming row. HDR10 is separately supported by the exact manufacturer sheet.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806095977300_f_0Read 5 October 2026Page 3 exact 27-inch HDR10 row. Exact U.S. API separately proves HDR10+ Gaming. No Dolby Vision inferred.
HDR certification
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Viewing angle (vertical)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4a | USB-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 240HzDSC | 240HzDSC | 240HzDSC |
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 240HzDSC | 240HzDSC |
Max refresh rate
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
240Hz
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Gaming p16 explicitly Adaptive-Sync toggle. This is protocol capability, rather than a VESA Adaptive-Sync certification claim.
VRR range per port
AMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 48 | 240 |
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
Not availableLow framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Black frame insertion
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | DSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 48 | Yes |
| DisplayPort | 1.4a | 1 | Not available | Yes |
| USB-C | 1.4 | 1 | Not available | Yes |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sheet provides counts and interface versions. Manual p 25 native 240 DSC On establishes DSC for all three input types. Maker main page explicitly HDMI 48 Gbps.2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exact MPG 321CURX row p25 Standard Default Mode DSC On proves DSC capability for HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C. Other columns belong to MAG 321CUP and are not transferred.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Introduction and Console Mode explicitly full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 capability. Per-mode bit depth or compression state is not inferred from bandwidth.6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact Design and Connectivity explicitly USB-C with DP 1.4 Alt Mode. Maker sheet supplies counts/other versions. Manual p25 DSC On native 240 applies each input. Maker main page supplies HDMI 48 Gbps.
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
| Type | Version | Count | DSC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | Yes | 2.2 |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Yes | 2.2 |
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 8 October 2026Exact own U.S. Interface table: two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4, with HDCP 2.2 on both input families. The API alone does not establish compression. DSC capability is separately proved by the exact 27-inch Stuff review, which states both inputs use DSC at native 4K 240 Hz. Link bandwidth is unproved and omitted.6Reviewstuff.tv/review/samsung-odyssey-oled-g81sf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own model connectivity review confirms two HDMI 2.1 and one DP 1.4 with DSC. Exact U.S. API separately establishes HDCP 2.2 and counts. No bandwidth value inferred.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4a
1.4
HDMI features
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
AMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 2.0 | 1 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-B | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
AMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2.0 | 2 |
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 |
KVM switch
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
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Ethernet
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Optical out
Picture in picture
Picture by picture
Smart features
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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
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Removable stand
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VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Not available
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Navi Key pp 11-12 plus assignable G Key p 19. Maker main page Gaming Intelligence supplies software control. Power-only button is not counted.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Gaming Intelligence lets users configure monitor menus via keyboard and mouse.
Desktop software
MSI Gaming Intelligence3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Gaming Intelligence section explicitly changes monitor menus through keyboard and mouse.
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User firmware updates
Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
Gaming menu features
Smart Crosshair, Optix Scope, Night Vision, AI Vision, Refresh Rate, Alarm Clock2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026
Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point, Super Arena Gaming UX1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 8 October 2026Exact U.S. LS27FG810SNXZA named Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point and Super Arena Gaming UX. No G60SF-only feature imported.
OLED care
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OLED care
Pixel Shift, Panel Protect, Static Screen Detection, Multi Logo Detection, Taskbar Detection, Boundary Detection2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026pp 21-22 exact named functions. Maker webpage says some detection functions cannot operate with VRR, whereas own FW.016 review says they work with VRR. Firmware-dependent compatibility is not flattened into a boolean.
Screen Saver, Logo Brightness, Pixel Refresh3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Printed page 24 describes automatic ten-minute Screen Saver. Page 34 Panel Care explicitly applies to S27FG81*S and lists Logo Brightness and Pixel Refresh. No other model cleaning menu is inherited.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width714Depth318mm(28.1 × 12.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published 473 mm height is not labelled as minimum or maximum, so height endpoints are omitted.
Width611.7Depth263.5mm(24.1 × 10.4 in)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g81sf-27-inch-240hz-oled-uhd-ls27fg810suxxuRead 5 October 2026Exact producer overall width/depth with stand. Published 554.2 mm height does not identify the stand endpoint, so both height cells are omitted.
Dimensions without stand
Width714Height423Depth123mm(28.1 × 16.7 × 4.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width611.7Height353.8Depth49.2mm(24.1 × 13.9 × 1.9 in)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g81sf-27-inch-240hz-oled-uhd-ls27fg810suxxuRead 5 October 2026Exact UK own G81SF table directly uses mm. The original producer sheet agrees. U.S. API incorrectly labels the same metric numbers inches, so no inch conversion is made.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
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Box dimensions
Width975Height513Depth185mm(38.4 × 20.2 × 7.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Direct published Carton Dimension W x D x H 975 x 185 x 513 mm. This scope is kept without assuming a separate outer carton.
Width684Height200Depth464mm(26.9 × 7.9 × 18.3 in)5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g81sf-27-inch-240hz-oled-uhd-ls27fg810suxxuRead 5 October 2026Exact producer package W x H x D mm. The original Samsung France sheet independently agrees. Shipping orientation is retained.
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
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Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
Off-mode power
EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light, Flicker Free2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 31 explicitly Low Blue Light and Flicker Free. Eco mode p 16 additionally names Eyesafe, which is not a TUV certificate name.
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Low blue light
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
In the box
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In the box
Monitor, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide, Power Cord, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable, USB Type-B to A Cable, VESA Wall Mount Screws1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit global accessories plus manual p 3 core monitor/stand inventory. Generic manual calls HDMI/DP optional by country, so global published bundle does not promise every regional box.2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Package Contents p3 supplies Monitor, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide and wall-mount screws. The global sheet supplies explicit cable counts. Regional cable variations remain qualified.
Monitor, Stand, External AC adapter, Power cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 8 October 2026Own U.S. Accessory table includes power, HDMI and DP cables. Own manual shows stand and adapter. The European USB A-B cable is not inherited into the U.S. bundle without an explicit U.S. listing.
Cables included
AMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort 1.4a | 1 |
| Power Cord (C13) | 1 |
| USB Type-B to A | 1 |
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27"
| Type |
|---|
| Power cable (1.5 m) |
| HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort cable |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Dead pixel policy
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Links
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Product page
www.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
www.samsung.com/us/monitors/gaming/27-inch-odyssey-oled-g8-g81sf-4k-240hz-gaming-monitor-sku-ls27fg810snxza2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/gaming/27-inch-odyssey-oled-g8-g81sf-4k-240hz-gaming-monitor-sku-ls27fg810snxzaRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. 27-inch LS27FG810SNXZA reference. The 32-inch sibling has a different panel and is not represented as a variant.
Spec sheet
storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806095977300_f_04Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806095977300_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original Samsung France three-page G81SF technical sheet hosted by Boulanger. Only the 27-inch LS27FG812SUXEN column is used. Its copied Eco Light Sensor/KVM and adjacent 32-inch facts are excluded.
Manual
files.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuide2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Authentic MSI MAG & MPG Series user guide V1.0 October 2024, explicitly MAG 321CUP QD-OLED and MPG 321CURX QD-OLED, 34 pages, hosted by BestBuy. Original indexed MSI English download returns 404.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. support English BN81-27045C-00 G60SD G61SD G81SF G90XF, dated February 26, 2025. Own S27FG81*S columns are used. S32FG81*S panel and dimensions are separate.
EPREL registration number
21162604EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Exact model identifier MPG 321CURX QD-OLED, published version 8. Regulatory November 1, 2024 market placement is not proof of retail availability.9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2116260.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official label registration 2116260 and exact model MPG 321CURX QD-OLED.
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