MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
The MSI MAG 242F is a 23.8-inch gaming monitor with a 200 Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time, praised for its rapid IPS panel and AMD FreeSync compatibility. Users appreciate its VESA mount support and low power consumption, though some note the lack of included HDMI cable. Overall, it delivers solid performance for competitive gaming at a reasonable price.
Pros
- 200 Hz refresh rate
- 0.5ms response time
- Rapid IPS panel
- AMD FreeSync compatible
- VESA mount support
Cons
- No included HDMI cable
- Limited connectivity ports
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
This 4K IPS monitor with a 180 Hz refresh rate is well-suited for gaming, supporting FreeSync Premium and G-Sync. It offers a wide color gamut with 1.07 billion colors and flexible connectivity including DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI. The stand is fully adjustable for height, pivot, swivel, and tilt, and it is VESA compatible for wall mounting. Overall, users appreciate its high refresh rate and color accuracy for both gaming and professional use.
Pros
- High 180 Hz refresh rate
- 4K resolution with IPS panel
- 1.07 billion color support
- FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible
- Fully adjustable stand
Cons
- No mention of response time
- Limited to 2 HDMI ports
- No built-in speakers mentioned
- No USB-C port
- No HDR support mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MAG 242F 23.8" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 115% sRGB | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC) | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 36W | 33W★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 7.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Strong color (70th percentile)
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B 27" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.
