Trying the CHEAPEST OLED Ultrawide

[@TechTesseract]

Hey guys! So this monitor is currently selling for $799, links in description and down below for those interested: amzn.to/3xgYZwN (Amazon US - affiliate) bit.ly/3U05KvS (Best Buy) Affiliate links: I am part of the Amazon associates program, this means I get a small commission when you buy through these referral links.

[@bryanantoniobazurto6224]

Hola.greetings from Ecuador

[@Enragedurso]

I personally like all black version aesthetics. Kinda brings a stealthy look.

[@Arcade-Steam-FPGA]

Where did you get your small white screen that sits on the desk below the monitor.

[@Aileene]

I got a VA panel Ultrawide not long ago thinking I wouldn't like gaming on it. Now I think I'm ready for an upgrade! $799 compared to the other options is a good deal!

[@ployth9000]

va is good when you combine it with things like fald and if it has enough zones odyssey neo g9 57 is really good especially if you are into games with hdr

[@TarkovAI6111]

@@ployth9000 i have a AOC U34G3XM which is a VA and i just cannot stand it the ghosting is so bad no matter what i do

[@Djaym0]

I did the same thing last year, bought a cheap VA ultrawide. Now regretting i didnt wait and its even more pain for me cuz im canadian so oleds up here are like 1500+. sucks.

[@endorfiene7457]

same, i think i will return it.. i got a good performance drop and the colors are not at all what i want them to be (a MSI VA ultrawide)

[@jamesbarlett246]

I bought this monitor over a week ago! I had returned the Samsung Odyssey G8 because of the mini connectors and found the multimedia side of it caused issues for me! Luckily this monitor, alienware are using the same panel made by Samsung, I like it being passively cooled and not having to worry about a noisy fan that might have to be replaced eventually. Also found MSI has much better burn in features than the G8. Been using it for gaming, Netflix and youtube mostly. I don't want to ever go back to IPS or VA. The only thing I don't like is the connectors in the back face down so cables can still be seen even with a monitor arm with cable management built in. I think they could have placed the connections on the back facing the wall.

[@PepsT]

How would you compare the picture quality of the Odyssey G8 to that of this monitor?

[@Friedenza]

can you not just run 90 degree adapters?

[@IsaacS1]

The MSI OLED looks awesome to game on - BUT, I love my 48" LG C3 120hz OLED, way too big, yes, but just so immersive!

[@tylerfreeman1441]

Same thing I use. Excellent.

[@Teklien]

Same I have the 42” C3

[@swarnavabanerjee1991]

3:26 sends me to back in 90's retro❤❤just love it ❤

[@popnfresh2928]

Another great video, nice build (like always), DOOM looks bonker's, im currently playing Horizon on PS5 on a 85inch Samsung....QD- OLED here I come,...thx's 2 you both for dropping the best videos on KZbin...simply the best👍

[@TechTesseract]

Doom looked so good but horizon forbidden west stole my heart 😅 lol I was playing on ps5 to but the lock at 60hz is hard for me to get use to I'm getting 100 fps on pc on high settings and it's amazing game looks so clean!

[@popnfresh2928]

​@TechTesseract I know I heard you say 100FPS on your video & was like, ok...HOW MUCH IS THIS DAM MONITOR 😂😂😂....Your not kidding, I saw your link (USA) & at $799.00 discount price on Amazon now is spectacular....Horizon Forbidden is a massive game & yes at 60FPS it leaves alot to be desired (graphically that is) for sure, your right🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾....your building professionalism & style amazes me everytime. ..thank you a million times over 👏👏👏👏

[@GeekCulture101]

I dream of having a wide, curved oled monitor to review. Great video!

[@JudeDavid-uu6zs]

I love the color on your new monitor

[@richsilvestri7704]

So jelly of your setup, looks so damn clean!!! Watching this on a older 4k monitor, that monitor looks sweet. I saw some people talking about productivity, issues with reading text, and something about it randomly shutting off every 4 hours, some kind of firmware issue/update. Did you run into any of that? I know its seems more catered to gaming, fps, etc, but I do some home studio/recording/making music from time to time, or when inspiration strikes. That 799 price tag is very tempting. Thanks for sharing as usual, I need to step up my setup a bit, every time I see yours, I just go..damn it..I want that, yes that right there!!!

[@TechTesseract]

Haha thanks! The only 3440x1440p monitor I've ever had an issue with text clarity/readability is the LG 45 inch, 34 inch I've always found to be fine tbh - Josh used a 42 inch LG C2 for a while and went back to 3440x1440 and didn't notice too much of a difference if that helps. Regarding the shutting off, it's the pixel refresh function that happens every 16 hours of the monitor being on, the way around it is to set the monitor to go into standby if not in use for more than X amount of time, that way it'll only refresh when you're not using it!

[@dIggl3r]

Nothing about HDR performances? Or is it not HDR certified?

[@SaltyMelons]

It has hdr

[@mmarsh1972]

How does it compare to the competition, the AW3423DWF can be found at roughly the same price

[@marco2982]

My answer might be too late but i would recommend the test from Tft Central about this monitor. All your questions will be asked there

[@cmasscmass]

I went with the X2-MSI MAG281URF Dual setup with x2 28" TUF Gaming for gaming work and school.

[@josephjoe4180]

I heard that there will be a new msi monitor coming this April with a gen 2.5 panel called mpg 341CQPX. Some articles suggest that it will feature better text clarity along with a higher refresh rate. Is it worth just waiting for that, or should i consider this monitor or the alienware?

[@trerashad]

Alienware

[@thejosedrive]

That MSI Ultrawide is looking great , but i will still wait a litte bit longer for the price to go down. Great video !

[@LasseSolheim]

Do you always have HDR enabled? SDR has terrible low brightness

[@Damir_Turk]

those live wallpaper are they from Wallpaper Engine?

[@eztry8597]

This or Samsung odyssey g8 ultrawide qd oled? Which is better?

[@chadwickburdick9403]

Thats what I want to know!

[@DRacer90]

I like that 1800R curve better than the new 800R curves from the likes of Asus and LG. I wonder how that fares with the Alienware 1800R QD-OLED one? 🤔🤔🤔

[@TechTesseract]

We have a 45inch lg that has a 800r curve and Nay does not like it, she much prefers gaming on 1800R curve

[@DRacer90]

@@TechTesseract Sorry Josh but I agree with Nay on this one too. LOL

[@FariedAhmed]

Came for the review but stayed to get a closer look at that desk setup.

[@Popsicleed]

Hey Josh, I have an idea !! Make a voice control pc; You could control the rgb/argb fans and etcetera using your voice. For example, when you say "switch to red" the entire rgb fans switches to red or "change fan speed" it becomes faster and so on. is it possible?

[@dragonsystems5973]

For the love of god, all these OLEDS are the same monitor... why cant i have a 38 inch 3840x1600?

[@Teklien]

You know he’s right though!! Nailed it

[@dragonsystems5973]

@@Teklien it’s so funny watching these KZbinrs pick over the specs of each new 34 or 45 inch OLED… they compare them from different angles, all the hat stuff while keeping a straight face that they are something totally new

[@mmarsh1972]

The rumor mill says Q4 2025. Strictly speculation though.

[@garethsmith6611]

i would still choose led lc screen over olved vrr flicker

[@AKDanMusicMan]

What is that ultrawide but small monitor to the left of your Streamdeck? It wasn't in the gaming setup video and I didn't see it mentioned in this video. Thanks.

[@ManuAnand23]

Would love to know as well!

[@silverchin43]

Have a quick question can you tell me what the small white border monitor you have below your monitor is and where to order it? Thank you😀

[@TechTesseract]

It's a screen from a Hyte Y70 touch case.

[@platy459]

@@TechTesseract how did you relocate this? did you need to disconnect motherboard side before rerouting the cables?

[@TomsTech94]

Oled will become more and more affordable across the years as it already has. I have an alienware Qd oled still got 2 years warranty and i will keep it until it dies, maybe 4 years plus and if it has any issues within 2 years ill get a replacement and itll last even longer. The point is by the time i come to buying a new one in 4 years plus time itll be cheaper to buy a new one maybe around £500

[@Captain-Chats]

Love the look of these ultra wides but I not only have a pc but also a ps5 and having the black bars either side while playing console would do my head in

[@prapulkrishna]

How smooth is it? Given 175Hz for a QD-OLED 0.03ms, is it buttery smooth?

[@jayb6180]

Cpu cabinet? That cool looking 😮

[@alvin6572]

Same 2 year old panel as the Alienware AW3423DW. For the price point this is a decent deal. Unless you can find the AW3423DW open box and barely used. I lucked up and found one new for $550.

[@TechTesseract]

Dang your lucky! That's a steal

[@slayer-stevkan5430]

Is that the touch screen from the Hyte? Do you just have it plugged in standalone? Are you even able to rotate the display lamdscape?

[@ZenTunE-]

I saw this one PCPP and there it was indeed cheap, but for some reason at local retailers it's a grand lol. Sadge

[@sureshwarankrishnasamy4300]

Thats a good lookin ultrawide with specs.. Isnt the wall mount for 32inches ? it can support a 34inch ??

[@TechnicaX]

I’m trying to make my mind up on this one. I really want OLED. I notice everything on lower cost monitors and it drives me nuts.

[@Ridersbrothers13]

New speakers? 😍 which are?

[@RagingGrinch-TechGaming]

I don’t like Starfield but gotta say your pc looks 🔥! making me think mine looks crappy now lol, but hey at least i threw a 4090 in it so there’s one good thing lol

[@bobicramza4158]

hello i like that chair .. what brand of chair do you use? 2:50

[@JustManel_]

how works this monitor with the PS5?

[@roknboker]

Another great video y'all! Can you link the monitor wall mount you're using? I run my monitors stacked and want to wall mount them!

[@TechTesseract]

Just added to description!

[@OutLw-xy2qv]

How does this Monitor compare to the odyssey oled g8 (34 ) from Samsung? The samsung looks very high Quality and is a lot cheaper where i live. Is there any advantage to the MSi one or should i just get the samsung?

[@Teklien]

Ok I need to know what the little monitor is?

[@TechTesseract]

From a hyte y70 touch case

[@calebs2crazy]

I just got the monitor yester and the picrure is not extended all the way to the right bezel. Missing like a quarter inch of screen and it is super annoying. Do you know how i fix this?

[@TechTesseract]

Set resolution to 3440x1440 in windows

[@calebs2crazy]

@@TechTesseract I have that resolution set. It just kinda looks like maybe a defect in the monitor like the picture reaches all black bezels except like a quarter inch strip on the right side.

[@calebs2crazy]

Someone told me it's pixel refresh but I've been through two other QD OLED ultrawides and I've never seen it.

[@504Trey]

Were u playing the games in hdr in this video?

[@etherealceleste]

"Back of your monitor will always be facing the wall"... people of culture: "yeah, totally"

[@noveltygamerr7738]

It’s a little over $600.00 on Amazon definitely a great deal !

[@Tichoz666]

At first glance one would say that this is a cheaper version of the previous version. In reality this new version is better because it has the heatsink, so in the future you won't worry about a possible malfunctioning fan. The aesthetic in the back is irrelevant because you can't see it anyway and for the front this one is better in my opinion, the "old" one was very ugly and rgb can be distracting on a monitor. Oled care 2.0 also is a good addition. Unfortunately, here in Italy this monitor costs way too much ( 1200+ euro )

[@calistin1]

monitors are just grossly overpriced.....

[@tazboy1934]

Go with Chinese miniled

[@MakeSh00t]

i hear on fps playes that oled monitors gives only problems with pixels... And blurry image etc... after while of use..

[@MotoFlows]

How does this stack up to MSI 321upx 4k OLED..?

[@grady92]

I keep debiting on the PG32UCDM or PG34WCDM but this would be a good budget option

[@TheNikolinho]

I am checking the monitor specs on Amazon but this isn't 4k :(

[@TechTesseract]

It's not 4k, it's 3440x1440.

[@TheNikolinho]

@@TechTesseract yeah :(

[@PatPat]

@@TechTesseract 2.5K

[@yugibear4704]

What the brand of the speakers are you using?

[@ВасильКащенюк]

YAMAHA HS5 White

[@gnarxy]

i still don't understand the point of these monitors since they don't have free/g-sync or 240hz that you should be using with say a 4070 ti super gpu. feel like you're going to bottleneck any decent video card

[@aitorglez6719]

Hi! Could you say me how is the text representation in "Microsoft office" for example?

[@mjregan88]

Issue is, I do productivity and the subpixel isn't great. I am looking for the new ones coming in 2025 with 27" 4K and RGB subpixel...

[@cobramike1982]

So funny that this is the cheaper version. Here in the Netherlands its 400 euro more than the one with the golden back plastic.

[@m4nc1n1]

I would not buy it if you want to use HDR. HDR400 is terrible. I bet it looks great in SDR tho, but the price kills it. You can get a 42" LG C3 for about $100+ more right now.

[@Overtorange]

It is HDR True Black 400, which is a different standard. True black 400 can actually produce over 1000 nits of brightness.

[@sportinglokerencvh]

wath about productivity with this monitor in excel for example is the texture from the text good is is it blury ?

[@garethsmith6611]

all oled monitors have bad vrr flicker though im keeping away from oled

[@Dgamax]

someone know the model she use for her wide long screen on desk ?

[@TechTesseract]

Touchscreen from Hyte Y70 touch case

[@Dgamax]

@@TechTesseract Oh ok thank :) great content btw !

[@KnottMee]

Glossy? graphine film?

[@JDubz303]

what speaker and stands do you use?

[@ВасильКащенюк]

YAMAHA HS5 White

[@ВасильКащенюк]

YAMAHA HS5 White

[@starr8111]

Link to mount is not in description box

[@TechTesseract]

fixed!

[@SAO生還者]

i like your wall mount

[@NzKhan-d8m]

Always been waiting for video on your channel. I love the colours of video, the sequence and you both well commentary ❤❤❤ Let me know the game showed on screen as 🦖 and hunter at 2:04 timing. The game has vibrant colours and must be a really awesome to explore that one. Also update regarding Josh's racing Sim. Actually I'm still owing a g29 and it's experience is not as josh has. I want to let to know how performance on gaming is going on. Thankyou so much for a such great unboxing❤

[@tysonlaplante3957]

had me @3:33 will buy

[@saturnGT10]

Hello, I want to know if i should buy a 4060 gigabyte Eagle paired with ryzen 5 5600 on a Asus Prime b450m-A II mothetboard. I got those together because it fits my budget...🤔

[@thinkhardly]

Just landed on your video after I placed an order 1 day ago. 🥲 I was going for the MPG341, but a small voice in my head made me go for the Neo G8 (yes 2 years late to the party). My use case includes mostly productivity stuff (Data more, Editing less). TLDR: I'm kind of sad but you've got a new subscriber. 🙌🏽

[@Alpha_Pon]

its 600 bucks on sale well just under 600

[@k4589]

MSI, makes a really good monitor

[@Frederick_King]

Is this monitor good for productivity and watching movies 😉

[@Noorhighlights]

I can’t imagine the power bill in that house

[@babyjerii]

Idk why people are saying that’s crazy expensive 😭 have they never looked at the normal price or a regular 4k oled TV they are like way more expensive like thousands more expensive 😂

[@Cruizerman]

Would be a dream for me if it also was $800. $1280 for it where i am from... Norway.

[@kpirx]

This "budget friendly" MSI MAG oled looks way better then cringy gold MEG 342C oled.

[@oneofakindkev5259]

crazy how they make the back look good even tho 93% of the time you wont see it

[@jordanmntungwa3311]

I use my 2011 LG tv as a monitor

[@atefibrahim8944]

Look, i need to get all those wallpapers. Pls, then i will continue watching. 2:31

[@Juniorsee2840]

That’s the cheapest 799 bones 😱… I guess we have the different definition of the cheapest😒

[@GrimReaper-vh9dg]

For only 799$ Not quite cheap, it's 1300 for me in CAD currency it's even worse

[@deanwhittle1301]

never had curve screen idk if i will like dont want buy then dont like

[@dynogamer02]

why do you guys always put us uk links i am from india and we indian are watching these videos too

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

Dang. $799 for a monitor.

[@tazboy1934]

I wouldn't spend more than 550$ on a monitor

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

@@tazboy1934 Honestly I agree. Cuz the price of this monitor is a 1/3 of a PC build budget.

[@simonsupersad1722]

oled panels arent cheap to build and the picture quality difference is night and day. obs you don't need it but once you make the switch it's hard to go back

[@noidsuper]

Expensive but a monitor is technically the most impactful part of a build. It's literally what you *see*

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

@@noidsuper Well yeah. But do you need to spend nearly $1,000 on one?

[@DarkIdrees]

i better be able to see god with this monitor

[@1stlady90]

If your interested in picking a luck person to send this to i'll volunteer to take it.

[@marton3256]

i skip to the most trendy skip spot and the first thing i see is someones behind... yall are some little freaky watchers

[@JoshTechgamer]

looks great gave a like. O I play fortnite to lol a little to much

[@livesongs82]

"Cheap"

[@bakakafka4428]

Cheapest... in the US maybe. Seems MSI lets the rest of the world subsidize low US prices. No more MSI for me!

[@toonnut1]

£999 it's a no from me

[@JUICEe36]

Lol this is for the budget crowd ($800 is budget now)

[@TechTesseract]

Budget for the OLED ultrawide crowd ;)

[@MrJacoob75]

UPS - Standard shipping 🤣

[@REALTALKEUGENELANE]

nice

[@mavhungusethuga2934]

Can I have it since you will not be keeping it please

[@djdad2482]

£900! 😂😂😂😂

[@NoferTrunions]

Yet another OLED gaming monitor.... I WANT A NON-GAMING OLED ! ...vents closed (apologies) I realize it's sound marketing, gamers spend more money so make them reach down into their pockets to get OLED. People who watch movies and youtube will just have to wait for their market to be targeted. Refresh rate, color mapping, etc. are of no importance: it's all about the blacks baby!

[@SpiderMan-do5vo]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mrsundaymorning]

The cheapest high end monitor

[@miglenyordanov]

Budget friendly 😂

[@zaraza.]

Alienware is much cheaper than this.

[@MikeRota]

Like #425