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Acer ED242QR vs MSI Optix MAG24C

    Acer ED242QR Monitor
    Acer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24C Monitor
      MSI Optix MAG24C
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      Editiorial reviews
      3
      3 editorial reviews
      144Hz monitors under $200 used to be impossible to find a few years back since you had to pay for a hefty premium for the extra smoothnessRead more
      In a nutshell, the Acer ED242QR Abidpx monitor can effortlessly be the perfect monitor for your gaming needs. It is designed and built keeping in mind the needs of a gamer. With such price and specs combination, one should not give a second thought before buying this product. It has a few minor drawbacks. However, the advantages are much note-worthy as compared to the drawbacks. From the Acer ED242QR Abidpx review, we would provide this monitor a rating of 3.5 on a scale of 5.Read more
      A 144Hz 1080p monitor with good image quality for £150 – what’s not to like?Read more
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      Acer ED242QRAcer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24CMSI Optix MAG24C
      Screen size23.6 in23.6 in
      Brightness250.0 cd/m²250.0 cd/m²
      Aspect ratio16:916:9

      Design

      Acer ED242QRAcer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24CMSI Optix MAG24C
      Colour of product
      • Black
      • White
      • Black
      • Black,Red
      Panel designCurvedCurved
      Built-in USB hubnono
      Built-in cameranono
      Screen surfaceMatteMatte
      Built-in speakersnono

      Dimensions

      Acer ED242QRAcer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24CMSI Optix MAG24C
      Height (without stand)15.91 in8.09 in
      Depth (with stand)7.64 in15.33 in
      Width (with stand)21.5 in21.13 in
      Weight118.52 oz172.49 oz

      Connectivity

      Acer ED242QRAcer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24CMSI Optix MAG24C
      DisplayPortyesyes
      DVI Portyesyes
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI ports quantity11
      Number of HDMI inputs11
      VGA inyesno

      Image properties

      Acer ED242QRAcer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24CMSI Optix MAG24C
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Supported graphics resolutions1920x10801920x1080
      Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
      Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit8.0 bit
      Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %85.0 %
      Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1100000000:1
      Contrast ratio3000:13000:1
      Display technologyLEDLED
      BacklightLED backlightLED
      Panel typeVAVA
      Response time (GtG)4.0 ms4.0 ms
      Response time4.0 ms1.0 ms
      Pixel size0.01 in0.01 in
      Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °178.0 °
      Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °178.0 °

      Features

      Acer ED242QRAcer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24CMSI Optix MAG24C
      Tiltableyesyes
      Cable lock slotnoyes
      Flicker freeyesyes

      Compatibility

      Acer ED242QRAcer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24CMSI Optix MAG24C
      3D support (3D-Ready)nono
      Adaptive synchronizationyesyes
      VESA mountnoyes
      Sync technologyAMD FreesyncAMD Freesync

      Power

      Acer ED242QRAcer ED242QR
      MSI Optix MAG24CMSI Optix MAG24C
      Energy efficiency classBB
      Operational power consumption< 27< 48
      Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.33 W
      Power consumption (typical)27.0 W48.0 W

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