MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
Uses less electricity than 59% of the 335 monitors, 43–54″ on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €18 a year, €178 over ten years.
- Power, SDR
- 43.0 W
- Typical 45 W
- Running cost
- €18 / year
- 4 h a day
- Power, HDR
- 50.0 W
- 1.2× SDR
Near the middle of its group: 4 % below the typical 66 kWh. Class F is the most common class in this group (47% of models). In HDR it draws 50.0 W, 1.2 times its SDR power. Of 2 MSI models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 119 of 335 monitors, 43–54″ by yearly consumption. 118 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Itek ITMC49I141DQHD 63 kWh same
- Dutzo C49-PW75PI 63 kWh same
- MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED 63 kWh
- AOC AG456UCZD 63 kWh same
- Gigabyte AORUS CO49DQ 63 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | MPG 491CQP QD-OLED | FT485MOB | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €18 | €11 | −€7 |
| 5 years | €89 | €56 | −€33 |
| 10 years | €178 | €112 | −€66 |
| 15 years | €267 | €167 | −€99 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Power in SDR and HDR
Cost by viewing time
| Use | kWh / yr | € / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours a day | 31 | €9 |
| 4 hours a day | 63 | €18 |
| 8 hours a day | 126 | €36 |
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED (this model) | 63 | — |
| 39 | €7 | |
| 45 | €5 | |
| 45 | €5 | |
| 47 | €5 | |
| 50 | €4 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class SDR / HDR
- F / G
- On-mode power SDR
- 43.0 W
- On-mode power HDR
- 50.0 W
- Standby / networked standby
- 0.5 W
- Screen diagonal
- 49″
- Resolution
- 5120×1440
- Panel
- OLED
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Software updates (minimum)
- 8 years
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 3 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 3 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by MSI under one model number.
MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
- Placed on the EU market
Questions
How much does the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED cost to run?
At 4 hours a day it uses about 63 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €18 a year, or €178 over ten years.
Does HDR use more electricity?
Yes. In HDR mode this screen draws 50.0 W instead of 43.0 W, 1.2 times as much. The yearly cost on this page uses SDR, as the label does.