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MSI has unveiled 'EOTF Boost,' a technology enhancing HDR brightness to up to 1000 nits in select QD-OLED monitors.
EOTF Boost addresses HDR limitations by adjusting the brightness curve in the lower PQ range, improving shadow detail visibility.
The technology is compatible with MSI's MPG, MAG, and MEG series monitors running firmware G41 or newer.
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