Compare MSI Optix MAG2742 vs MSI Optix G242
Connectivity
Ports
1x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
100 mm / 3.937 in
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-75° ~ 75°
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Size | Depth
8.14 in / 206.7 mm w/ stand
8.98 in / 228.2 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
17.04 in / 432.7 mm w/ stand
16.2 in / 411.6 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.21 in / 614.9 mm
21.27 in / 540.2 mm
Weight
6.05 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
3.3 kg / 7 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Brightness
300 nits
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.891 mm)
24" (23.8 in / 604.478 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte, Panda
Gamut
94.6% DCI-P3, 127.7% sRGB
Pixel Density
81 ppi
92 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.311 mm
0.275 mm
Refresh Rate
30 Hz ~ 165 Hz
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
TUV Rheinland Flicker-Free, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC
NVIDIA G-SYNC
Video
Frameless Design, Game Mode, HDR Ready, Night Vision, Low Blue Light, Gaming OSD App, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Flicker-free technology, Wide Color Gamut
Frameless Design, Gaming Mode, Night Vision, Wide Color Gamut, Low Blue Light, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Flicker-free technology
Performance
Power Consumption
32 W (average)
25 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
Debut
2021
2020
Reviews
Neofiliac score
64%
33%
Pros
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- Fast 1 ms response time
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- 8-bit display panel
- No publicized HDR support
- Only tilt adjustment
- 8-bit display panel
- Display panel not very bright
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