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MSI MAG 242C 24" Negro 1 2024
The 24-inch curved VA panel combines a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time with a 3000:1 contrast ratio and 91.5% DCI-P3 color coverage for smooth, vibrant gameplay. Its 1080p display delivers deep blacks and HDR support, offering an immersive experience at an affordable price. This monitor is ideal for competitive gamers who need high contrast and wide color accuracy without compromising on speed.
Screen 23.600000381469727"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
62 Overall Score
Price CA$139
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 89.9% ADOBE RGB / 91.5% DCI-P3 / 115.8% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 45 |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 242C 24" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.600000381469727 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 180 | 210 | 120 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 242C 24" | 86.9 | 77.4 | 12.3 | 92.5 | 55.7 | 84.7 | 49.7 | 67.1 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 95.8 | 72.2 | 90 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 84.7 | 98.5 | 85.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 75.1 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 73.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 77.2 | 79.6 | 90 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 46.2 | 89.9 | 95.5 |
| Samsung G75T LS32BG652ENXGO Compare | 88.9 | 79.6 | 76.7 | 92.5 | 91.9 | 89.5 | 99.2 | 81.4 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92.7 | 61.1 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 94.9 | 92.9 | 78.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$139
