Overview
Built around an IPS panel, the MSI MAG 245PF X24 runs at 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p with a 48 Hz - 240 Hz refresh range. Motion handling is rated at 0.5 ms (MPRT) MPRT. Colour and light output come in at 300 cd/m² typical brightness, 1000 : 1 contrast and 112 % sRGB coverage. Ports include 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2.
Key Highlights
- IPS panel at 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p
- 48 Hz - 240 Hz refresh range — built for competitive, fast-paced gaming
- 0.5 ms (MPRT) MPRT response time
- 1000 : 1 contrast ratio
- 300 cd/m² typical brightness
- 112 % sRGB colour coverage
- Connectivity: 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2
- Stand: 130 mm (5.12 in) height travel, swivel, pivot
Who Should Buy the MSI MAG 245PF X24
Display Performance
Gaming Performance
HDR & Brightness Reality
23.8" MSI MAG 245PF X24 has no published HDR tier, so buyers should judge it as an SDR monitor. Its budget is concentrated on 48 Hz - 240 Hz speed and 130 mm height adjustment rather than peak luminance or local dimming. The listed 300 cd/m² brightness and 1000 : 1 contrast are suitable for normal desktop work, but they do not promise strong specular highlights. 87% DCI-P3 may still support ordinary colour work, depending on accuracy, but HDR should not influence the purchase.
Connectivity & Ports
Desk Fit & Ergonomics
Real-World Use Cases
Pros & Cons
- 112 % sRGB coverage solid coverage for everyday colour accuracy
- Stand offers 130 mm (5.12 in) height adjustment, swivel, pivot
- Backed by 3 years standard limited warranty
- IPS panel gives consistent colour and wide viewing angles
- 100 x 100 mm VESA mount compatibility works with third-party arms and stands
- Low blue light and/or flicker-free modes support longer viewing comfort
- 3 combined HDMI/DisplayPort inputs support multiple sources
- No USB-C or USB hub for peripheral connectivity
- No listed built-in speakers
- No KVM switch for controlling two PCs from one keyboard/mouse
- IPS panels typically show lower native contrast than VA or OLED alternatives
- No energy-efficiency certification (e.g. ENERGY STAR, TCO) is listed
- HDCP support isn’t explicitly confirmed for protected 4K/HDR streaming
Score & Ratings
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | MSI |
| Series | MAG |
| Model | MAG 245PF X24 |
| Model Alias | MAG245PFX24 |
| Full Product Name | MSI MAG 245PF X24 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US/EU/APAC) |
| Launch Status | Available (2025 model-year, per manufacturer data) |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term/region may vary by country - see msi.com/page/warranty) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.8 in | |
| Exact Diagonal | 604.698 mm (23.81 in) | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Active Display Width | 527.04 mm (20.75 in) | |
| Active Display Height | 296.46 mm (11.67 in) | |
| Display Area | 90.95 % | |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS affects viewing angles, black depth and color consistency — each panel technology trades these off differently. |
| Backlight Type | W-LED | |
| 3D Support | No | |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare/Matte |
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p | |
| Pixel Density | 92 ppi / 36 ppcm | 92 ppi / 36 ppcm indicates how much scaling may be needed in the operating system for comfortable reading. |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm (0.01 in) |
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | |
| FRC | Yes | |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | |
| Typical Brightness | 300 cd/m² | |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 100000000 : 1 | |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | |
| sRGB Coverage | 112 % | 112 % indicates how much of that color space the panel can reproduce, which affects color accuracy for photo/video work. |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 87 % | |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 85 % |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 240 Hz |
| MPRT Response Time | 0.5 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 53.84 kHz - 271.16 kHz |
| HDMI CEC | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| VESA Mount | Yes | |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | |
| Removable Stand | Yes | |
| Height Adjustment | Yes | 130 mm (5.12 in) of travel allows the screen to be raised or lowered for a comfortable eye-level position. |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (5.12 in) | |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | |
| Security Lock | Yes | |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 538.9 mm x 377.6 mm x 227.9 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 538.9 mm x 318.8 mm x 56.9 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 5.3 kg (11.68 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 227.9 mm (8.97 in) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric Current | 3 A |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 90 % |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| AI Visual | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AI Navigator; AI Vision; Frameless Design; HDR Ready; Rapid IPS; Wide Color Gamut |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 600 mm x 504 mm x 140 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 600 mm (23.62 in) |
| Package Height | 504 mm (19.84 in) |
| Package Depth | 140 mm (5.51 in) |
| Package Weight | 7.7 kg (16.98 lbs) |

