The OLED Burn-In Test: Six Month Update

The six-month update on the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED monitor burn-in test reveals moderate burn-in, primarily on taskbar and center screen areas.

: After 1,200 to 1,500 hours of heavy static use, the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED monitor shows moderate burn-in. The most affected areas are the taskbar and the center screen, where applications are usually snapped side by side. These signs of burn-in have slightly worsened compared to the three-month update. Despite this, the monitor remains fully functional with no reduction in peak brightness.

After six months of intensive static use, the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED monitor has accumulated 1,200 to 1,500 hours of usage and undergone 141 compensation cycles. Moderate burn-in is visible, particularly in the taskbar area and a vertical line down the center, marking where apps are often snapped side by side.

The burn-in is noticeable, especially in dark grey and middle grey shades, but does not significantly impact everyday functionality. No signs of burn-in are evident in fully saturated colors like red, green, and blue.

Despite the burn-in and associated minor issues, the monitor's peak brightness has actually increased slightly from 238 nits to 243 nits. Overall, while OLEDs like this one are not recommended for heavy productivity usage, they remain a good choice for mixed usage, including gaming.

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