
MSI G242C 24″ 170Hz Monitor
24 inch · 1920 x 1080 · 170 Hz · VA
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- Screen size 24 inch
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Refresh rate 170 Hz
- Panel VA
- Response time 1 ms
MSI G242C 24″ 170Hz Monitor is a 24-inch monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution, a 170 Hz refresh rate and VA panel. The high refresh rate makes fast games look smoother. It came out in 2023.
- Released
- 2023-04-10
Specifications
Key specs
- Screen size
- 24 inch
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Refresh rate
- 170 Hz
- Panel
- VA
- Response time
- 1 ms
- Released
- 2023-04-10
- Part number
- G242C
- EAN / UPC
- 0824142288290
Display
- Display diagonal
- 59.9 cm (23.6")
- Display resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- HD type
- Full HD
- Native aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Panel type
- VA
- Display brightness (typical)
- 250 cd/m²
- Response time
- 1 ms
- Anti-glare screen
- Yes
- Screen shape
- Curved
- Screen curvature rating
- 1500R
- Supported video modes
- 1080p
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Contrast ratio (typical)
- 3000:1
- Contrast ratio (dynamic)
- 100000000:1
- Maximum refresh rate
- 170 Hz
- Viewing angle, horizontal
- 178°
- Viewing angle, vertical
- 178°
- Display number of colours
- 16.7 million colours
- Pixel pitch
- 0.27156 x 0.27156 mm
- Viewable size, horizontal
- 52.1 cm
- Viewable size, vertical
- 29.3 cm
- Digital horizontal frequency
- 104 - 189.8 kHz
- Digital vertical frequency
- 48 - 170 Hz
- Colour depth
- 8 bit
- Colour gamut standard
- Adobe RGB
- Colour gamut
- 91%
- sRGB coverage (typical)
- 113%
Performance
- AMD FreeSync
- Yes
- AMD FreeSync type
- FreeSync Premium
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Design
- Market positioning
- Gaming
- Product colour
- Black
- Frameless design
- Yes
Ports & interfaces
- HDMI
- Yes
- HDMI ports quantity
- 2
- HDMI version
- 1.4b
- DisplayPorts quantity
- 1
- DisplayPort version
- 1.2a
Ergonomics
- VESA mounting
- Yes
- Panel mounting interface
- 75 x 75 mm
- Cable lock slot
- Yes
- Cable lock slot type
- Kensington
- Tilt adjustment
- Yes
- Tilt angle range
- -5 - 20°
Power
- Energy efficiency class (SDR)
- E
- Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours
- 17 kWh
- Power consumption (off)
- 0.3 W
- AC input voltage
- 100 - 240 V
- Input current
- 2.25 A
- AC adapter output voltage
- 20 V
- Energy efficiency scale
- A to G
Weight & dimensions
- Width (with stand)
- 537.4 mm
- Depth (with stand)
- 215.6 mm
- Height (with stand)
- 414.7 mm
- Weight (with stand)
- 3.3 kg
- Weight (without stand)
- 2.55 kg
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About this product
Visualize your victory with the MSI G2412 Esports gaming monitor. Equipped with a 1920x1080, 170hz Refresh rate, 1ms response time IPS panel, the G2412 will give you the competitive edge you need to take down your opponents. Built with AMD FreeSync Premium technology, the G2412 can match the display's refresh rate with your GPU for ultra-smooth gameplay. Make sure you can hit your mark with all the latest technologies built-in the MSI Esports Gaming monitors for competitive play.
ENHANCE YOUR VIEWING EXPERIENCE
IPS grade panel that produces no image distortion and minimum color shifts when viewed from different angles. Additionally, the IPS grade panel will offer clear images and instantly optimize screen color and brightness to ensure that you enjoy every scene at its best.
170HZ REFRESH RATE + 1MS RESPONSE TIME
Equipped with a 170hz refresh rate and 1ms response time IPS panel which has the benefit in fast moving game genres such as first person shooters, fighters, racing sims, real-time strategy, and sports. These type of games require fast and precise movements, which an refresh rate and fast response time monitor will put you ahead of your competition.
G242C vs similar monitors
| MSI G242C 24″ 170Hz Monitor | Acer EK241YP0 24″ 144Hz Monitor | Nilox NXM24FHD1205 24″ 120Hz Monitor | LG 24GQ50F-B 24″ 165Hz Monitor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 24 inch | 24 inch | 24 inch | 24 inch |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 170 Hz | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel | VA | VA | VA | VA |
| Response time | 1 ms | 1 ms | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
Monitor arms that fit a 24-inch size
Check the monitor has VESA mounting holes and that its weight is under the arm's limit.
BenQ Original Stand, Monitor Arm-Ready. VESA Adapter for Studio Arm SCS01FDesk arm · Single
BenQ Studio Arm for iMac AM02Desk arm · Single
BenQ Studio Arm for Studio Display AM01Desk arm · Single
AISENS MR03-481 Monitor ArmStand · Single · 32 inch
Questions about the G242C
What are the main specs of the MSI G242C 24″ 170Hz Monitor?
24 inch, 1920 x 1080, 170 Hz, VA.
What screen size is the MSI G242C 24″ 170Hz Monitor?
24 inch.
What resolution is the MSI G242C 24″ 170Hz Monitor?
1920 x 1080.
What is the refresh rate of the MSI G242C 24″ 170Hz Monitor?
170 Hz.
When did the MSI G242C 24″ 170Hz Monitor come out?
It was released in 2023/04 (MSI).
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