Computer Monitors

MSI

MSI MAG 242C

Experience immersive gaming with the MAG 242C gaming monitor. It features a 1920x1080 (FHD) panel, a 180Hz refresh rate, and a rapid 1ms (MPRT) response time. The monitor is HDR ready, enhancing eye-catching details through adjustments in contrast and shadows.

Key features

59.9 cm1920 x 1080 pixels180 HzVA

Brand

MSIComputer Monitors

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Overview

Experience immersive gaming with the MAG 242C gaming monitor. It features a 1920x1080 (FHD) panel, a 180Hz refresh rate, and a rapid 1ms (MPRT) response time. The monitor is HDR ready, enhancing eye-catching details through adjustments in contrast and shadows. Designed for competitive FPS, first-person RPG/MMORPG, and flight/racing simulator genres, the MSI MAG 242C Curved Gaming Monitor takes casual gaming to a new level, challenging players to see beyond the game.

MSI's mainstream MAG series epitomizes stability and durability and is built to withstand the most intense gaming sessions. The entire lineup features robust construction with metallic-like hardness and excellent heat dissipation, ensuring stability for all critical gaming components.

Key specifications

Size

59.9 cm

Resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels

Refresh rate

180 Hz

Panel

VA

Brightness

300 cd/m²

Shape

Curved

Ports

1

Ergonomics

No

Speakers

No

All specifications · 69 more parameters▾

Native aspect ratio

16:9

Display technology

LCD

Touchscreen

No

HD type

Full HD

Contrast ratio (typical)

3000:1

Display number of colours

1.07 billion colours

Response time (MPRT)

1 ms

Anti-glare screen

Yes

Screen curvature rating

1500R

Supported graphics resolutions

1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)

Contrast ratio (dynamic)

100000000:1

Viewing angle, horizontal

178 °

Viewing angle, vertical

178 °

Pixel pitch

0.272 x 0.272 mm

Horizontal scan range

98.496 - 392.4 kHz

Vertical scan range

48 - 180 Hz

Viewable size, horizontal

52.1 cm

Viewable size, vertical

29.3 cm

High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported

Yes

Colour depth

8 bit

Colour gamut standard

DCI-P3

Colour gamut

91.5 %

sRGB coverage (typical)

115.8 %

Adobe RGB coverage

89.9 %

DCI-P3 coverage

91.5 %

NVIDIA G-SYNC

No

AMD FreeSync

No

Built-in camera

No

Market positioning

Gaming

Product colour

Black

Built-in USB hub

No

HDMI

Yes

Headphone out

Yes

HDMI version

2.0b

DisplayPorts quantity

1

DisplayPort version

1.2a

Audio output

Yes

VESA mounting

Yes

Cable lock slot

Yes

Panel mounting interface

100 x 100 mm

Cable lock slot type

Kensington

Pivot

No

Swivelling

No

Tilt adjustment

Yes

Tilt angle range

-5 - 20 °

Energy efficiency class (SDR)

E

Energy efficiency class (HDR)

G

Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours

17 kWh

Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours

35 kWh

Power consumption (standby)

0.5 W

Power consumption (off)

0.3 W

AC input voltage

100 - 240 V

AC input frequency

50/60 Hz

Power supply type

Internal

Energy efficiency scale

A to G

Width (with stand)

539 mm

Depth (with stand)

220.1 mm

Height (with stand)

394.5 mm

Weight (with stand)

3 kg

Width (without stand)

539 mm

Depth (without stand)

70.2 mm

Height (without stand)

319.7 mm

Package width

640 mm

Package depth

140 mm

Package height

410 mm

Package weight

4.8 kg

Package type

Box

Cables included

HDMI, Power

Quick start guide

Yes