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MSI Optix MAG241C vs ViewSonic XG2401

MSI Optix MAG241C Monitor
MSI Optix MAG241C
ViewSonic XG2401 Monitor
ViewSonic XG2401
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4 editorial reviews
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3.6 out of 5
14 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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4.0 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
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4.1 out of 5
48 user ratings
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Full Comparison

General

MSI Optix MAG241CMSI Optix MAG241C
ViewSonic XG2401ViewSonic XG2401
Screen size23.6 in24.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:916:9

Design

MSI Optix MAG241CMSI Optix MAG241C
ViewSonic XG2401ViewSonic XG2401
Colour of productBlackBlack
Panel designCurvedFlat
Built-in USB hubyesyes
Built-in cameranono
Screen surfaceMatteMatte
Built-in speakersnoyes

Dimensions

MSI Optix MAG241CMSI Optix MAG241C
ViewSonic XG2401ViewSonic XG2401
Height (without stand)16.2 in13.49 in
Depth (with stand)8.87 in9.09 in
Width (with stand)21.12 in22.28 in
Weight148.15 oz232.1 oz

Connectivity

MSI Optix MAG241CMSI Optix MAG241C
ViewSonic XG2401ViewSonic XG2401
DisplayPortyesyes
DVI Portnono
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version1.41.4
Headphone outputyesyes
Headphone outputs quantity11

Image properties

MSI Optix MAG241CMSI Optix MAG241C
ViewSonic XG2401ViewSonic XG2401
Supported graphics resolutions1920x10801920x1080
Refresh rate144.0 Hz144.0 Hz
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Dynamic contrast ratio100000000:1120000000:1
Display technologyLEDLED
Panel typeVATN
Response time1.0 ms1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °160.0 °

Features

MSI Optix MAG241CMSI Optix MAG241C
ViewSonic XG2401ViewSonic XG2401
Tiltableyesyes
Cable lock slotyesyes

Compatibility

MSI Optix MAG241CMSI Optix MAG241C
ViewSonic XG2401ViewSonic XG2401
3D support (3D-Ready)nono
VESA mountyesyes

Pros & Cons

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