MSI Launches “Factory” EOTF Boost Feature for QD-OLED Gaming Monitors, Delivering Up to 1000 Nits Brightness with Upcoming Firmware Update

MSI has unveiled that numerous models in its QD-OLED gaming monitor series will come equipped with the EOTF Boost feature, allowing them to achieve an impressive brightness level of 1000 nits right out of the box.

Introducing MSI’s Latest QD-OLED Gaming Monitors: Enhanced EOTF Boost Support

Recently, MSI announced an exciting enhancement to its QD-OLED gaming monitors, introducing the EOTF Boost feature aimed at elevating brightness levels across its OLED lineup. This development, revealed last month, promises to provide a significant boost to the visual experience.

MSI QD-OLED display features HDR 1000 with EOTF Boost Mode, enhancing visual experience.

According to MSI, the EOTF Boost technology allows for brightness levels to reach up to 1000 nits, significantly surpassing the typical HDR 1000 modes. This enhancement is realized while maintaining the same Average Picture Level (APL) conditions, making it ideal for users looking for enhanced brightness in their viewing experiences. Insights shared from Monitor’s Unboxed, a channel associated with Hardware Unboxed, indicated that EOTF Boost not only addresses the brightness limitations of QD-OLEDs but also enhances clarity for both gaming and everyday use.

QD-OLED monitor models and their support timelines table in Chinese.

MSI’s latest monitors featuring this innovative EOTF Boost as a “Factory”option include:

MAG 322UP QD-OLED E16
MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
MAG 271QP QD-OLED X28
MAG 272QPW QD-OLED X28
Future Models

MSI monitor settings menu displaying DisplayHDR and True Black 400 options.

Beyond these new models, MSI has confirmed that its existing QD-OLED monitors will also be upgraded to support EOTF Boost via a firmware update expected to roll out this month. Once the update is applied, users will be able to access this feature through a new HDR mode in the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.

In conjunction with the EOTF Boost announcement, MSI is running a promotional discount on several QD-OLED monitors in China, offering users up to 100 RMB off select models featured in the pricing chart below: