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MSI MAG 242F
MSI

MAG 242F

Budget-friendly 24-inch gaming screen that keeps motion smooth without breaking the bank.

23.8
1080p
200Hz
Rapid IPS
$99.99
at Newegg · last refreshed 6d ago
Also at:Best Buy
AI summary

This is the entry point if you want a gaming monitor that actually feels like one without spending much. At 24 inches and 1080p, it's about as sharp as your phone screen held at arm's length — plenty clear for gaming, and your graphics card won't struggle to push high frame rates at this resolution.

The 200Hz refresh (how smooth motion looks) makes a real difference if you're coming from a regular 60Hz screen. Games feel more responsive, and fast camera movements don't turn into a stuttery mess. The pixels switch fast enough that you won't see blurry trails behind moving objects.

The 'HDR Ready' label doesn't mean much here — treat it like a regular bright display and you'll be fine. This is a solid choice if you're building your first gaming setup or want a secondary screen that keeps up with your main one.

Spec sheet

Display

Size23.8″
Resolution1920 × 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelRapid IPS
CurvatureFlat

Performance

Refresh rate200 Hz
Response time0.5 ms
HDRHDR Ready

Connectivity

Ports
4 connectors
HDMI
  • 2× HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort
  • 1× DisplayPort 1.2
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
VESA mount100x100

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