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MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" Metallic Black

★★★★★ 4.5 (8)

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
MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" Metallic Black monitor
61 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
  • Strong color (85th percentile) 85th
  • Strong performance (82th percentile) 82th

Cons

  • Below average display (13th percentile)
  • Below average compact (32th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '26: 5.0★ · 1 review (approx. date)Q2 '26: 4.3★ · 15 reviews (approx. date)115Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 84.7
Portability 32.1
Display 12.9
Feature 91.8
Ergonomic 49
Performance 82.4
Connectivity 42.6
Social Proof 48.5

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 23.6"
Resolution 1920 (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
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 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs

vs Competition

Spec MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" LG UltraGear 27G810A-B ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Dell S2725QC S2725QC BenQ DesignVue PD2706U
Screen Size 23.600000381469727 27 34 27 27 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 3440 x 1440 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Panel Type VA IPS VA IPS IPS IPS
Refresh Rate 180 180 165 144 120 60
Response Time Ms 1 1 1 1 8 5
Adaptive Sync Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium -
Hdr HDR DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR 400 HDR10+ HDR HDR10
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" 84.732.112.991.84982.442.648.5
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare 94.673.988.472.490.482.49898.4
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare 9577.278.897.372.17899.986
Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare 92.660.988.472.490.473.891.278.1
Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare 64.582.488.472.472.144.287.795.6
BenQ DesignVue PD2706U Compare 88.786.888.486.390.422.393.173

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$139 4 offers across 4 retailers
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$139
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$140
Newegg.ca 1 offers From CA$166
Memoryexpress 1 offers From CA$180

Price History

CA$130 CA$140 CA$150 CA$160 CA$170 May 18May 27Jun 6 CA$139

Usage Scores

Overall (60.5)Gaming (55.4)Office (48.7)Creative (44.2)Portable (24.2)Professional (43)Entertainment (47.4)

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