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MSI MAG 242F 24" Metallic 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
64 Overall Score
Price $90
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong portability (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong social proof (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 24" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 | LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 200 | 210 | 240 | 180 | 180 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 242F 24" | 70.2 | 91.2 | 37.5 | 72.1 | 58.2 | 49.3 | 93.1 | 42.1 | 79.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 74.8 | 90.5 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.5 | 78.7 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 88.1 | 15.1 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 95.8 | 66.7 | 82.5 | 58.3 | 99.5 |
| Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare | 83.4 | 68.7 | 64.3 | 91.6 | 74.8 | 90.5 | 92.1 | 91.5 | 64.9 |
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS Compare | 69.8 | 55.3 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 0 | 90.5 | 85.4 | 87.9 | 85.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $90
Newegg 2 offers From $90
Amazon 1 offer From $100
Price History
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