Club Benefits
The MSI Meg X is an AI gaming monitor designed to provide meaningful assistance, regardless of the title being played. This isn’t a new thing, as MSI and other companies have released similar monitors in recent years. While this device's AI capabilities are certainly impressive, it’s also a brilliant gaming monitor thanks to its 34-inch QD-OLED 360Hz curved panel.
I briefly went hands-on (or eyes-on) with the MSI Meg X at CES 2026, and was impressed by its rich contrasts and vibrant colors. The sleek design also caught my eye, as the monitor would look perfectly at home in an office or gaming den. I was also intrigued by the possibilities that the built-in AI assistive tools can provide. In short, the Meg X has a lot going on.
Display
Like the also newly announced MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36, the MSI Meg X is a 34-inch curved gaming monitor. It covers the basics, such as a sharp 3440 x 1440 resolution, a smooth 360Hz refresh rate, and a low 0.03ms response time. The visual clarity and smooth picture were very evident during my preview.
The monitor features a 5th-generation tandem QD-OLED panel, which utilizes an RGB Stripe sub-pixel layout meant to virtually eliminate color fringing while also enhancing text clarity. MSI claims this tech also boosts light efficiency by 30%.
What does all that mean? It means you get an image that delivers inky blacks, scorching whites, and is overall smooth and sharp. It’s something you’d need to experience first-hand, as words can’t do justice to the beautiful image quality this monitor dishes out.
AI features
The main selling point of the MSI Meg X is its built-in AI assistance, which analyzes on-screen visuals in real time and doesn’t require support from specific games. That means you’ll get assistance no matter what game you’re playing.
There are six smart assist features available. This includes AI Tracker, AI Gauge, AI Vision+, AI Scene, AI Goggle, and AI Scope. AI tracker highlights enemies so they won’t get the drop on you, while AI Scope automatically zooms in so you can get a clearer shot. AI Goggle dims the screen if there’s a bright enough explosion, such as from a flashbang.
As you can see, these features heavily favor first-person shooters like Call of Duty. It’s also clear they’d give you an unfair advantage over anyone who doesn’t also own this monitor. As a result, MSI recommends utilizing these AI features in single-player games. Whether gamers will take that advice is a matter for another day.
Lastly, there’s a feature called AI Robot Lite, which is a “hands-free” smart assistant you can talk to. MSI says it can act like an extra hand during critical gaming moments, potentially giving you advice on how to defeat a particularly challenging boss (for example). The AI can also serve as a PC assistant, quickly opening settings or menus for you. I didn’t see this in practice, but it sounds intriguing for sure.
Outlook
I’m still not 100% sold on AI assistance for video games, but I see the appeal. But even without AI features, the MSI Meg X has the makings to be a fantastic gaming monitor.
As someone who reviews these devices for a living, I can’t wait to get a unit in the office so I can start messing around with it. And who knows, maybe I’ll find the AI features more useful than I expected. There’s no release date or pricing for the MSI Meg X, so stay tuned for updates.
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