MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
MSI
66 Overall Score
vs
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026
ASUS
88 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Office
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 242F 23.8" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 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 | 210 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 115% sRGB | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ | 1.073 Billion |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 36W★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | 6.89 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)
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 20260.019score per dollar
vs
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 20260.016score per dollar
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026 offers 1.2x better value for money
MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026
Verdict
Winner: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 26 specs.
