MSI MAG 242C 24" Negro 1 2024
The 24-inch curved VA panel combines a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time with a 3000:1 contrast ratio and 91.5% DCI-P3 color coverage for smooth, vibrant gameplay. Its 1080p display delivers deep blacks and HDR support, offering an immersive experience at an affordable price. This monitor is ideal for competitive gamers who need high contrast and wide color accuracy without compromising on speed.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong color (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong performance (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong portability (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average display (12th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.6" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 89.9% ADOBE RGB / 91.5% DCI-P3 / 115.8% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| 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
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 45 |
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG 242C 24" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | ViewSonic VP3256 VP3256-4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.600000381469727 | 26.5 | 32 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 165 | 500 | 120 | 60 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 242C 24" | 84.5 | 79.7 | 11.8 | 91.6 | 49.3 | 82.5 | 42.1 | 66.9 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 80.3 | 55.3 | 99 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 98.2 | 85.3 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 83.4 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 99.9 | 98.2 | 77.4 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 90.5 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
| ViewSonic VP3256 VP3256-4K Compare | 92.9 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 36.1 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.com.mx 1 offer From MX$11,077
We started tracking prices for this product on Jul 19, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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