MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" Metallic Black
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
60 Overall Score
Price £219
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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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
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The proof
Performance
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" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G SA1 | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.600000381469727 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560x1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | WOLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 500 | 180 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR | HDR10 | HDR 10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" | 84.5 | 31.7 | 12.9 | 91.7 | 48.5 | 82.2 | 42 | 48.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.4 | 73.8 | 75.7 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 86 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 83.5 | 63.7 | 76.6 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 99.9 | 98 | 73.8 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.5 | 73.8 | 88.4 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 82.2 | 98 | 98.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G SA1 Compare | 99.6 | 85 | 76.6 | 86.1 | 90.3 | 99.3 | 95.2 | 74.2 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3225QE Compare | 97.3 | 79.9 | 88.4 | 86.1 | 90.3 | 56.2 | 91.1 | 78.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £219
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May 30, 2026 £219
Usage Scores
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