MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
MSI
66 Overall Score
vs
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black
HP
86 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 242F 23.8" | HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz | 280 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 percent |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ | — |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| Power | 36W★ | 106W |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 8.35 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong color (74th percentile)
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 20260.019score per dollar
vs
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black0.007score per dollar
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026 offers 2.7x better value for money
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black
Verdict
Winner: HP OMEN 27qs G2 27"
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 27 specs.
