Name: Optix MAG241C
Brand: MSI
SKU: 226351
Rating: 4.0 (46 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

of this VA panel is better than IPS panels as well
a 144Hz refresh rate and reasonable image quality
a smooth and responsive display output coupled

Liquid cooling is becoming the go to for their cooling capabilities
it does not swivel left/right
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Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Display technology: LED
Response time: 1 ms
Panel design: Curved
Screen size: 23.6 in
Brightness: 300 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16

MSI Optix MAG241C - Pros & Cons

of this VA panel is better than IPS panels as well
a 144Hz refresh rate and reasonable image quality
a smooth and responsive display output coupled
excellent gaming performance at a low price
as better aesthetics and ergonomics
the monitor will be relatively easy to run with decent midrange GPUs
responsive and smooth gaming reachable
is very easy to setup your gaming monitor
extremely impressed
included metal monitor stand is solid and robust
Fairly good price for a monitor like this
better ergonomics
better ergonomics and better viewing angles
picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture
It has great reflection handling
better ergonomics
better black uniformity
and much better gradient handling
very good peak brightness and great reflection handling
anti-glare layer is both effective and clear with no visible artifacts
fast response
smooth motion and high contrast
The stand is solid with firm movements
well-designed and intuitive joystick/button combo controls
ability to switch quickly among presets is very convenient and helpful
looks clean and minimalist
brushed matte black gives the monitor a classy look
the image and color remained consistent when viewing the screen from certain angles

Liquid cooling is becoming the go to for their cooling capabilities
it does not swivel left/right
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the image degrades at an angle
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
The stand has a limited range of motion
it feels a bit flimsy
it faces some steep competition in the same price range
the ghosting remained a common problem
Ghosting can still happen around darker pixels
Tilt-only monitor adjustment
It is difficult to not be familiar with MSI
poor viewing angles
flicker-free screen and a built-in low blue light filter
it takes longer for the pixels to change into lighter shades
smearing and ghosting of fast-moving objects
There are no color choices or different effects available
Gamma is also slightly off at 2. 3 which adds
its limitations will make the deal hunters look elsewhere
anti-blue light flicker feature
It may not display this or other websites correctly

MSI Optix MAG241C - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	23.6 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Response time	1 ms Best: JVC LM-H191 Response time: 0.01 ms
Brightness	300 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
Weight	4200 g Best: BenQ GL2450HM Weight: 0 g

MSI - Video Reviews (9)

MSI Optix MAG241C Review: 1080p 144Hz Free Sync Curved Gaming Monitor.

MSI Optix MAG241C - Full Specifications

Screen size	23.6 in
Brightness	300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Height (without stand)	16.2 in
Depth (with stand)	8.87 in
Width (with stand)	21.12 in
Weight	148.15 oz

Supported graphics resolutions	1920x1080
Refresh rate	144.0 Hz
HD type	Full HD
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours
Dynamic contrast ratio	100000000:1
Display technology	LED
Panel type	VA
Response time	1.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)	178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)	178.0 °

3D support (3D-Ready)	no
VESA mount	yes

Colour of product	Black
Panel design	Curved
Built-in USB hub	yes
Built-in camera	no
Screen surface	Matte
Built-in speakers	no

DisplayPort	yes
DVI Port	no
HDMI ports quantity	2
HDMI version	1.4
Headphone output	yes
Headphone outputs quantity	1

Tiltable	yes
Cable lock slot	yes

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MSI Optix MAG241C MSI - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.6

Based on 4 reviews

FunkyKit

Published: 08.05.2019

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3.6

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Published: 10.09.2018

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