MSI Modern AM242 AM242TP Black 2024
The 10-core Intel Core 7-150U processor and 32GB of DDR5 RAM provide smooth multitasking for demanding home office workflows, while the 23.8-inch Full HD touchscreen uses responsive in-cell touch technology for intuitive control. A versatile port selection including dual USB-C and HDMI-in allows this system to function as a clean secondary monitor, complemented by a privacy-conscious webcam cover. This AIO is best for home-based professionals and students who need a space-saving, wall-mountable desktop for data-heavy tasks and video conferencing.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ram (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong port selection (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Cores | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1000 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | aio |
| PSU | 120 |
| Weight | 6.2 kg / 13.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 6 |
| HDMI | 2 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI Modern AM242 AM242TP | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS | ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 | Apple Mac Studio M4 Max | Dell Tower ECT1250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core 7 150U | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 9 | AMD Ryzen 9 9950X | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 |
| RAM (GB) | 32 | 32 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1000 | 2048 | 3072 | 2048 | 512 | 2000 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | Apple M4 Max 32-core | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Form Factor | aio | mid-tower | mid-tower | desktop | sff | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 120 | 850 | 1200 | 850 | - | 180 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI Modern AM242 AM242TP | 35.4 | 42.8 | 82.4 | 69.9 | 51 | 37.8 | 49.1 |
| HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare | 96 | 88.9 | 78.7 | 93.2 | 91.5 | 70.5 | 87.3 |
| Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Compare | 97.5 | 88.9 | 96.4 | 91.7 | 96.4 | 70.5 | 84.2 |
| ASUS Republic of Gamers GM700TZ-BS978 Compare | 98.8 | 79.5 | 93.9 | 97.2 | 91.5 | 37.8 | 74.2 |
| Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Compare | 85.5 | 66.4 | 69.2 | 94.5 | 31 | 99.4 | 99.9 |
| Dell Tower ECT1250 Compare | 89.5 | 30.8 | 82.4 | 86.2 | 82.6 | 70.5 | 99.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.it 1 offer From €2,228
We started tracking prices for this product on May 30, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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