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MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" Metallic Black
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.
Screen 23.600000381469727
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR
61 Overall Score
Price $100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong color (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong performance (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average display (13th percentile)
- Below average compact (32th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.6" |
| Resolution | 1920 (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 |
| 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 | 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" | LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | SANSUI 27 inch | Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.600000381469727 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 165 | 120 | 200 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG 242C 24" | 84.7 | 32.1 | 12.9 | 91.8 | 49 | 82.4 | 42.6 | 48.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B Compare | 94.1 | 63.9 | 69.1 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 87.6 | 98 | 98.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95 | 77.2 | 78.8 | 97.3 | 72.1 | 78 | 99.9 | 86 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 64.5 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.4 | 72.1 | 44.2 | 87.7 | 95.6 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 92.8 | 16 | 69.1 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 85.2 | 77.5 | 90.9 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF Compare | 84.3 | 55.1 | 51.3 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 95.1 | 89.8 | 95.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $100
B&H Photo 1 offers From $100
Newegg 1 offers From $149
Amazon 1 offers From $150
Price History
Usage Scores
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