MSI MAG 242C 24" Metallic Black 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.
Screen 23.600000381469727"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
62 Overall Score
Price £227
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 XG27UCDMG | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.600000381469727 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 480 | 360 | 240 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 242C 24" | 86.8 | 77.2 | 12 | 92.2 | 55 | 84.5 | 48.6 | 66.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.6 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.3 | 46.5 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.1 | 63.3 | 97.9 | 87.2 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 70.7 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.6 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £227
