New V-stripe pixel layouts promise sharper text and cleaner visuals.
The QD-OLED models from Asus and MSI offer 34-inch 4K panels.
Dolby Vision, high refresh rates, and USB-C support is present across key models.
Asus and MSI have announced the first monitors built on the new QD-OLED panels with RGB-stripe pixel arrangement, recently revealed by Samsung Display. Asus has also unveiled the first RGB-stripe OLED monitor based on LG’s latest innovation. These displays aim to fix one long-standing OLED complaint on monitors: text clarity. For buyers, this could make OLED more practical not only for gaming and movies, but also for everyday work. Here are the complete model and specifications revealed so far.
SurveyFirst RGB-stripe QD-OLED monitors (Samsung Display panels)
MSI has unveiled two QD-OLED models using the new RGB-stripe ‘V-Stripe’ pixel layout:
- MSI MPG 341CQR X36
- MSI MEG X (with added AI tools such as AI Tracker, AI Vision+, AI Scope and more)
They offer 34-inch screens based on Samsung Display’s 5th-gen QD-OLED panel. They sport 3440×1440 resolution, 21:9 aspect ratio, up to 360Hz refresh rate, ‘DarkArmor’ film technology for deeper blacks and reduced tint.
Asus has announced two models built on the same panel type:
- Asus PG34WCDN
- Asus XG34WCDMS
The Asus monitors flaunt 34-inch screens with 3440×1440 resolution, up to 360Hz refresh rate on PG34WCDN model, up to 280Hz on XG34WCDMS model, 99% DCI-P3 support, 10-bit colour, Delta E <2, the company’s ‘BlackShield’ film technology for better black uniformity, VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black, Dolby Vision, and connectivity options like DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C (90W on PG34WCDN, 15W on XG34WCDMS).
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First RGB-stripe OLED monitor (LG Display panel)
Asus also introduced PG27UCWM, the first monitor based on LG Display’s new 27-inch RGB-stripe OLED panel.
It has a 27-inch panel with 3840×2160 (4K) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 240Hz native refresh rate at 4K, 480Hz refresh rate in Full HD dual-mode, Dolby Vision HDR, 99% DCI-P3, 0.03ms response, and IO options like DisplayPort 2.1A (80Gbps) and HDMI 2.1.
Why RGB-stripe matters and should you wait?
Earlier OLED and QD-OLED monitors often showed coloured fringing around text. The new RGB-stripe layouts align pixels horizontally, similar to LCD, improving sharpness and readability. That makes these panels more versatile for productivity, creative work, and gaming.
Until now, OLED monitors have been seen mainly as gaming-first products. With higher text clarity and broader connectivity, they now start to compete directly with premium IPS and Mini LED displays.
More models are likely to appear at CES 2026, where both brands are expected to confirm pricing, availability, and regional rollouts.
If you want QD-OLED or OLED monitors, it may be worth waiting a bit longer for these new monitors for the aforesaid benefits. Keep reading Digit.in for more news about these panels.
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