MSI MAG 242F 23.8" Black 2026
The Rapid IPS panel delivers a 200Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms GtG response time, ensuring silky-smooth motion clarity for competitive gaming. AI Vision technology dynamically boosts dark area visibility and color saturation, giving players a practical advantage in shadow-heavy scenes. This monitor is best for esports enthusiasts seeking a responsive 200Hz display at 1080p without overspending.
Screen 24"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 200 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR
66 Overall Score
Price MX$3,562
Snapshot
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
82/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 24" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 115% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| 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
| Webcam | No |
| Power | 36 |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 242F 23.8" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Swift PG27UCDM | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 242F 23.8" | 74.1 | 88 | 41.1 | 74.1 | 58.2 | 55.7 | 94.2 | 49.7 | 79.6 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.5 | 79.6 | 99.8 | 97.4 | 74.8 | 91.9 | 97 | 97.6 | 95.6 |
| ASUS ROG Swift PG27UCDM Compare | 97.3 | 63.6 | 97.9 | 87.4 | 74.8 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.9 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.4 | 46.7 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 95.8 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.3 | 63.6 | 97.9 | 87.4 | 93 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 71.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 79.6 | 98.7 | 97.4 | 0 | 91.9 | 58.6 | 99.4 | 95.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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