MSI Oculux NXG253RDE Review: 360Hz Pro gaming

In order to gain access to the contents, the entire inner workings of the box must be pulled out. There is a plastic wrap that makes it easy to pull so that the protective Styrofoam layers do not fall apart through the application of force. In the upper part there are several compartments in which the base, supporting arm and accessories are divided.

With DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB 3.0 cables, all necessary cables are already included in the accessories. Spacer bolts for operating the screen on alternative carrying systems were also considered. In terms of paper, a Quick Start Guide and Announcement Cards are available. As usual, the manual, drivers, and color profiles are available for download on the product’s website.

The screen is well protected and wrapped in a foam bag under the styrofoam top. To set it up, the base and support arm must first be assembled together and secured with a small hand screw underneath.

The lugs of the mounting arm mounting plate are then inserted into the holes on top of the VESA 100. Finally, the support arm and the monitor are attached to each other securely with two screws.

Instead of the support arm, the MSI Oculux NXG253RDE can of course be run on alternative support systems thanks to the VESA 100 mount. In this case, the four screws are included in the accessories.

optics and mechanics

The entire screen is made of black plastic, and most of it has a silky surface. Everything feels high quality, but it’s also vulnerable to fingerprints.

The board has a frameless design as it is surrounded only by a narrow 2mm wide bezel at the top and sides. However, the visible image only starts 5mm inward, as we already know from other monitors. The bottom edge is 25mm high and it’s perfectly clean. Only the shiny MSI logo stands out from the smooth surface at the right angle.

The power LED indicator is located under the right side of the lower bezel. In a normal sitting position, it is not visible. So there is no problem that it cannot be deactivated via the OSD menu. Illuminates white during operation and yellow when in standby mode. The power button is located directly to the left.

The depth of the screen is not insignificant and the deepest point is 6 cm. Since the G-Sync processor performs its function inside the MSI Oculux NXG253RDE, it must of course be ensured that the heat generated can be dissipated. For this purpose, there are very large inlets for exhaust air in the upper part, which span the entire width of the screen.

When it comes to the rear view, opinions are likely to differ, as it contrasts starkly with the front.

In a way, the back wall looks like a rally car plastered with advertisements. The big MSI Dragon is sparkling on the left side, and the right side has a big indication that it’s a 360Hz monitor with MSI G-Sync technology. Underestimation actually looks different.

Additionally, below the 360 ​​Hz statement is RGB effect lighting. The three-input USB hub is easily accessible from the right-hand side, the top of which is used to measure the latency of appropriate mice. We’ll talk more about this later in the test.

In the middle, the monitor is connected to the support arm via the mounting plate, where the hub post joint is also incorporated at the same time. The MSI Oculux NXG253RDE can be converted from landscape mode to portrait mode, for example, to get a better overview of long Excel lists.

And behind it there is another hinge to be able to adjust the tilt. The MSI Oculux NXG253RDE can be tilted backwards 20 degrees and forwards 5 degrees.

The screen and mounting plates lead to the support arm via the transmission system responsible for adjusting the height. 130mm of travel is allowed. In the lowest position, the bottom edge of the screen is approximately 55 mm from the table top.

The support arm isn’t very strong, but it’s enough to give the relatively small screen a decent hold. On the way down, there is a window in the support arm through which the outgoing cables are routed to the rear.

At the bottom, where the support arm and base are combined, another hinge is placed to allow a 45 degree lateral rotation to either side.

The base is relatively robust and consists of a base plate 285 mm wide and 230 mm deep.

Under the plastic covered surface, it’s made of metal and very heavy. Therefore, the MSI Oculux NXG253RDE is very stable and well-balanced on the desk. In order for the monitor not to slide on the floor, it was given six rubber feet.

As mentioned earlier, the MSI Oculux NXG253RDE is beautifully simple on the front, but stands in stark contrast to that first impression with offensive advertising banners on the back. From a purely visual point of view, the test person would almost certainly not be completely satisfied with either camp. In terms of quality, the model is quite solid. The plate fits the frame precisely and the moving parts are quiet and smooth.