MSI MAG 242C

24 inch · 1920 x 1080 · 180 Hz · VA

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Screen size 24 inch
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Refresh rate 180 Hz
Panel VA

MSI MAG 242C is a 24-inch monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution, a 180 Hz refresh rate and VA panel. The high refresh rate makes fast games look smoother. It came out in 2025.

Released: 2025-03-07

Specifications

Key specs

Screen size: 24 inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Panel: VA
Released: 2025-03-07
Part number: MAG 242C
EAN / UPC: 0824142387061

Display

Display diagonal: 59.9 cm (23.6")
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type: Full HD
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display technology: LCD
Panel type: VA
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Response time (MPRT): 1 ms
Anti-glare screen: Yes
Screen shape: Curved
Screen curvature rating: 1500R
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Maximum refresh rate: 180 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Display number of colours: 1.07 billion colours
Pixel pitch: 0.27156 x 0.27156 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%

Design

Market positioning: Gaming
Product colour: Black

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Ports & interfaces

HDMI: Yes
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0b
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
DisplayPort version: 1.2a
Audio output: Yes
Headphone out: Yes

Ergonomics

VESA mounting: Yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 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 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

Weight & dimensions

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

Technical details

Native refresh rate: 60 Hz

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About this product

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.

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MAG 242C vs similar monitors

	MSI MAG 242C	MSI Pro MP245 E14VL	Samsung 24 Inch Essential Monitor G3 G35H FHD 144Hz	ASUS VA329QG3 32″ 180Hz Monitor
Screen size	24 inch	24 inch	24 inch	32 inch
Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Refresh rate	180 Hz	144 Hz	144 Hz	180 Hz
Panel	VA	VA	VA	VA
Released	2025	2026	2026	2026