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.

Specification

Product
Product id	983501
Brand	MSI Micro-Star International
Partnr	MAG 242C
EAN/UPC code	4711377271110
Warranty (months)	36 months
Display
Display diagonal	23.6 inch
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 Pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Panel type	VA
Display brightness (typical)	300 cd/m²
HD type	Full HD
Display technology	LCD
Response time (MPRT)	1 ms
Anti-glare screen	Y
Screen shape	Curved screen
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	521.395 mm
Viewable size, vertical	293.284 mm
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Y
Colour depth	8 Bit
Colour gamut	91.5 procent
sRGB coverage (typical)	115.8 procent
Adobe RGB coverage	89.9 procent
Colour gamut standard	DCI-P3
Performance
NVIDIA G-SYNC	N
AMD FreeSync	N
Multimedia
Built-in speaker(s)	N
Built-in camera	N
Design
Market positioning	Gaming
Product colour	Black
Ports & interfaces
Built-in USB hub	N
HDMI	Y
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.0b
DisplayPorts quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.2a
Audio output	Y
Headphone out	Y
Ergonomics
VESA mounting	Y
Panel mounting interface	100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slot	Y
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Height adjustment	N
Swivelling	N
Pivot	N
Tilt angle range	-5 - 20 °
Tilt adjustment	Y
Packaging data
Cables included	HDMI, Power
Quick start guide	Y
Package width	640 mm
Package depth	140 mm
Package height	410 mm
Package weight	4800 g
Package type	Box
Power
Energy efficiency class (SDR)	E
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours	17 kWu
Energy efficiency class (HDR)	G
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours	35 kWu
Power consumption (off)	0.3 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz
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)	3000 g
Width (without stand)	539 mm
Depth (without stand)	70.2 mm
Height (without stand)	319.7 mm
Other features
Colour gamut DCI-P3	91.5 procent
Power supply type	Internal
Touchscreen	N