I've been reviewing gaming monitors for nearly five years, and the only one I didn't want to give back is now as cheap as I've ever seen it for Black Friday
The MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED is a stunner even at retail price, but these Black Friday monitor deals makes it a must-buy
I've been a computing hardware reviewer for nearly five years here at TechRadar, and I've seen just about every gaming monitor under the sun, but few impressed me as much as the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED. Even at retail price, it was a great value for a 49-inch super-ultrawide curved OLED display, but thanks to these Black Friday deals, it's even better.
You can get the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED gaming for just $799.99 at Amazon right now (originally $1,099.99), and enjoy a stunning 5120x1440p resolution, 1800R curvature, blazing-fast 144Hz refresh rate, and pixel response as fast as 0.03ms. Plus, thanks to the OLED panel, you'll enjoy the deepest color contrast and vibrant visuals that even the best monitors can't match.
If Amazon sells out or you want to bundle some of your holiday purchases, don't worry, you can also buy the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED for $799.99 at Best Buy (the same $300 savings).
Today's best MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED deals
I called the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED "one of the best ultra-wide gaming monitors I've ever tested in terms of visual eye candy" when I reviewed it earlier this year, and I was serious. It has to be seen to be believed, thanks to its super-fast 144Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms pixel response, stunning 5120x1440p resolution, and its 49-inch 1800R curved panel. At its list price, this was already a great value for an OLED gaming display, but with this $300 discount from Amazon, it's unbeatable this Black Friday.
When I reviewed the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED earlier this year, I called it "one of the best ultra-wide gaming monitors I've ever tested in terms of visual eye candy," and I wasn't joking. It's incredibly fast at 144Hz refresh, has a 0.03ms pixel response, a 5120x1440p resolution, and its 49-inch curved panel makes your PC games (those that support 32:9 aspect, at least) look amazing. Already well priced, this $300 discount makes it even sweeter.
What makes the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED such an unbeatable buy this Black Friday
The specs on the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED were already impressive even before its recent price cut, and it's definitely one of the best gaming monitors going right now.
The 1800R curvature on the panel keeps everything in its 49-inch, super-ultrawide aspect (32:9) in view as you work or play. The vibrant colors and deep blacks that only OLED can provide make it an absolute feast for the eyes, especially on titles like God of War: Ragnorak and Horizon: Forbidden West.
It is an OLED panel, so you'll have to put up with some interruptions for OLED Care every several hours, but that'll make sure that your display looks as sharp and vibrant as possible for the long haul, and it's a very easy compromise given what you're getting in terms of visuals.
If you're not sure, make sure to check out our Black Friday monitor deals page, where I'm pulling together the best monitor deals I'm finding this Black Friday to help you purchase the right monitor for your needs and budget.
More of today's Black Friday sales in the US
- Amazon: TVs, smart home & air fryers from $12.99
- Apple: AirPods, iPads, MacBooks from $89.99
- Best Buy: $1,000 off 4K TVs, laptops & headphones
- Cheap TVs: smart TVs at Best Buy from $69.99
- Christmas trees: top-rated trees from $54.99
- Dell: best-selling Inspiron & XPS laptops from $279.99
- Dreamcloud: mattress deals from $349 + free shipping
- Holiday: decor, lights, Christmas trees & PJs from $10.99
- Home Depot: 40% off tools, appliances & furniture
- Lowe's: holiday decor, appliances & tools from $17.31
- Nectar: up to 50% off all mattresses
- Nordstrom: 46% off boots, coats, jeans & jewelry
- Samsung: $1,500+ off TVs, phones, watches & appliances
- Target: save on furniture, tech & clothing
- Walmart: cheap TVs, robot vacs, furniture & appliances
More of today's Black Friday sales in the UK
- Amazon: up to 58% off Kindle and Echo
- AO: savings on games consoles and appliances
- Argos: up to 50% off toys, Lego, TVs and gifts
- Boots: up to 60% off Dyson, Oral-B and Philips
- Carphone Warehouse: iPhone from £19.99p/m
- Currys: deals on TVs, appliances, laptops
- Dell: laptops, desktops, monitors from £299
- Dunelm: deals on homewares and appliances
- Dyson: up to £150 off
- Ebay: up to 50% off refurbished tech
- EE Store: £40 off the PlayStation5 Pro
- Emma: up to 50% off mattresses
- Jessops: up to £900 off cameras and drones
- John Lewis: up to £300 off appliances and TVs
- LG: £1,000 or more off TVs and appliances
- Ninja: up to £70 off air fryers
- Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and tablets
- Shark: up to £100 off vacuums
- Toolstation: discounts on tools and smart home
- Very: up to 30% off phones, appliances & clothing
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John (He/Him) is the Components Editor here at TechRadar and he is also a programmer, gamer, activist, and Brooklyn College alum currently living in Brooklyn, NY.
Named by the CTA as a CES 2020 Media Trailblazer for his science and technology reporting, John specializes in all areas of computer science, including industry news, hardware reviews, PC gaming, as well as general science writing and the social impact of the tech industry.
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