MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
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MSI MAG 245C X24 vs MSI MAG 242C Comparison
VA 240Hz
MSI
6.0
/10
240 HzNative Refresh Rate
VAPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
75 %DCI-P3 Coverage
VA 180Hz
MSI
6.6
/10
180 HzNative Refresh Rate
VAPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
91.5 %DCI-P3 Coverage
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 6 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Series | MAG | -- |
| Model | MAG 245C X24 | MAG 242C |
| Model Alias | MAG245CX24 | -- |
| Full Product Name | MSI MAG 245C X24 | MSI MAG 242C |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | -- |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming | Mainstream Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Immersive Gaming | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) | Available (2025 model-year, per manufacturer data) |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / 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) | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 23.6 in | 23.6 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 599.4 mm (23.60 in) | 599 mm (23.58 in) |
| Radius of Curvature | 1500 mm (59.06 in) | 1500 mm (59.06 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 521.395 mm (20.53 in) | 521.395 mm (20.53 in) |
| Active Display Height | 293.285 mm (11.55 in) | 293.284 mm (11.55 in) |
| Display Area | 88.02 % (percent) | 88.74 % |
| Panel Type? | VA | VA |
| Panel Technology | VA | -- |
| Backlight Type? | W-LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte / Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Anti-glare / Matte |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p | 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p |
| Pixel Density | 93 ppi / 36 ppcm | 93 ppi / 36 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.272 mm (millimeters) | 0.272 mm (0.01 in) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 3000 : 1 | 3000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 100000000 : 1 | 100000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| sRGB Coverage | 96 % | 115.8 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 75 % | 91.5 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 80 % | 89.9 % |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 240 Hz | 48 Hz - 180 Hz |
| MPRT Response Time | -- | 1 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync? | VESA Adaptive Sync | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | -- |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes | Yes |
| Console Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | -- | 98.496 k Hz - 392.4 k Hz |
| HDMI CEC | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | No | No |
| Portrait Mode | No | No |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 539.81 mm x 416.01 mm x 220.09 mm | 539 mm x 394.5 mm x 220.1 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 539.81 mm x 321.82 mm x 81.18 mm | 539 mm x 319.7 mm x 70.2 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 3.2 kg (7.05 lbs) | 3 kg (6.61 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 220.09 mm (8.66 in) | 220.1 mm (8.67 in) |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | -- |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | -- | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F | -- |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 90 % | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F | -- |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| AI Visual | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AI Navigator; AI Vision; Frameless Design; Gaming Assistance; HDR Ready; Rapid VAWide Color Gamut |
AI Vision; Frameless Design; Game Assistance; HDR ReadyWide Color Gamut |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | -- |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | -- |
| RoHS | Yes | -- |
| CE | Yes | -- |
| FCC | Yes | -- |
| WEEE | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | HDMI cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 640 mm x 410 mm x 140 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 600 mm (23.62 in) | 640 mm (25.20 in) |
| Package Height | 411 mm (16.18 in) | 410 mm (16.14 in) |
| Package Depth | 140 mm (5.51 in) | 140 mm (5.51 in) |
| Package Weight | 5.02 kg (11.07 lbs) | 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: August 2026
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