MSI MAG 242C

Name: MSI MAG 242C
Brand: MSI
SKU: 963520
Price: 119 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9.2 (28 reviews)

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Sharpness
- Full HD (1080p)
- Quad HD (1440p)
- Quad HD (1440p)
- Quad HD (1440p)
- Full HD (1080p)
Panel type
- VA panel
- IPS panel
- VA panel
- IPS panel
- IPS panel
Response time
- 1 ms
- 1 ms
- 0,5 ms
- 1 ms
- 0,5 ms
Recommended display resolution
- 1920x1080
- 2560x1440
- 2560x1440
- 2560x1440
- 1920x1080

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Product information

Pros and cons

According to our monitor expert

With a 180Hz refresh rate, you can play fast-paced games smoothly.
The gentle curve of the curved display lets you get fully immersed in your game.
Your monitor and video card work smoothly together thanks to FreeSync support.
You can’t see every detail clearly with Full HD quality.
To get the maximum refresh rate of 180 hertz, you can connect the monitor with DisplayPort.

Description

Step right into your game with the MSI MAG 242C. This monitor has a Full HD resolution, which is a good choice if you don’t mind less sharp images. The combination of a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time gives you smooth action without stuttering. This way, you can spot opponents quickly. The curved screen wraps around your field of view, so you can see even more of the game world.

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Included by default

Manual
Monitor base
Power cord
HDMI cable
Power adapter

Key specs

	Sharpness	Full HD (1080p)
	Curved
	Aspect ratio	Standard (16:9)
	Refresh rate	180 Hz
	Response time	1 ms
	Panel type	VA panel
	Color depth	17 million colors (8-bit)
	Built-in speakers

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Installation ease

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Image quality

Review is 2,0 out of 10.

Price-quality ratio

Review is 4,0 out of 10.

Design

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

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Most helpful reviews

Review is 10 out of 10.

Nice monitor for the price!!

Fast and beautiful large image

Review by:
Wessel
Date:
6 December 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

good price/quality ratio

beautiful design
good image quality
fast response time
no

the monitor provides a sharp image, everything meets the requirements.

Review by:
Ronald
Date:
6 March 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 10 out of 10.

Definitely recommended if you don't have full pockets.

It really has the quality of a 300 euro monitor, it has really low delay and definitely feels like a bargain if you have little money

Review by:
noor
Date:
22 January 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Coolblue Extended Warranty for your monitor

With Coolblue Extended Warranty, you are protected against costs due to quality defects of your monitor for the next 5 years. During the entire term, we will reimburse up to the original purchase price. You can easily add the Extended Warranty in your shopping cart.

During the entire term, we'll refund you up to the original purchase price.
Receive CoolblueCredit worth the purchase price if a repair or replacement isn't possible
No deductible or other additional charges
30-day return window

€ 14,99

one-time

How can I buy Extended Warranty?

Add your monitor to your shopping cart. In the next step, you can add the Extended Warranty. You can exchange or return your purchase for free within 30 days.

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Specifications

Product

Product
Product number	963520
Manufacturer code	MAG 242C
Brand	MSI
Warranty	3 years
Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Screen

Screen
	Recommended display resolution	1920x1080
	Sharpness	Full HD (1080p)
	Aspect ratio	Standard (16:9)
	Refresh rate	180 Hz
	Response time	1 ms
	Panel type	VA panel
	Local dimming
	HDR support
	Contrast ratio	3000
	Touchscreen
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Blue light filter
	Flicker-free technology
	Color space	Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, sRGB
	Adobe RGB color coverage percentage	115 %
	sRGB color coverage percentage	92 %
	Color depth	17 million colors (8-bit)
	Adaptive Sync
	Type of adaptive sync	FreeSync
	Resolution width	1920 pixels
	Resolution height	1080 pixels
	Anti-reflection type	Anti glare
	Horizontal viewing angle	178 °

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	39,45 cm
	Width	53,9 cm
	Depth	22 cm
	Weight	2,7 kg
	Color	Black
	Including stand
	Material	Plastic
	Cable management
	Appearance	Gaming, Neutral
	Curved

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Number of HDMI connectors	1
	Number of Female HDMI type A 2.0b connectors	1
	Number of headphone jacks	1
	Type of headphone connection	3.5mm (TRS)
	Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.2a port	1
	Number of female 3.5mm TRS Audio Jack ports	1
	Suitable for daisy chaining
	USB-C dock

Included

Included
	Included by default	HDMI cable

Adjustability

Adjustability
	Adjustable in height
	Tiltable
	Pivotable stand
	Pivot function
	VESA mount option
	VESA mount	100x100mm

Energy consumption

Energy consumption
	Energy label	E
	Energy consumption standby	0,5 W
	Energy consumption per 1000h	17 kWh
	Annual energy consumption	24,82 kWh
	Annual energy costs	9,93 euros

Other properties

Other properties
	Built-in speakers
	Webcam
	Split screen
	Kensington lock

Quality properties

Quality properties
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Internet, email, and text processing, Watching movies in Full HD

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MSI MAG 242C

Review is 9,2 out of 10, based on 28 reviews.

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MSI MAG 242C

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