Compare MSI Optix MAG301CR2 vs MSI Pro MP242C
Connectivity
Ports
1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 2x HDMI 2.0 (b), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
1x 3.5 mm Audio In, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x D-sub
Construction
Adjustment | Height
110 mm / 4.3307 in
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-30° ~ 30°
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
-7° ~ 22°
Camera
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 2W
VESA Mount
75 x 75 mm
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Size | Depth
11.3 in / 286.9 mm w/ stand
7.99 in / 203 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
16.22 in / 412 mm w/ stand
16.3 in / 414.1 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
27.67 in / 702.9 mm
21.25 in / 539.8 mm
Weight
5.8 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
2.95 kg / 6 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
21:9
16:9
Brightness
300 nits
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static)
3000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
Display Curvature
1500R
1500R
Display Diagonal
30" (29.5 in / 749.358 mm)
24" (23.8 in / 604.478 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
Gamut
98.29% DCI-P3, 127.39% sRGB
98% sRGB
Pixel Density
94 ppi
93 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.27 mm
0.272 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 200 Hz
48 Hz ~ 75 Hz
Resolution
UW-FHD (2560x1080)
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
5 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
Function
Licenses
CE, FCC-B, RoHS, WEEE
CE, EnergyStar, EU Reach, FCC-B, JIS C 0950, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, WEEE
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
10 % ~ 85 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Frameless Design, Gaming OSD App, Wide Color Gamut, Low Blue Light, MSI Mystic Light, Wide Viewing Angle, MSI Macro Key, HDR Ready, Navi Key, Flicker-free technology, Night Vision
Low Blue Light, Display Kit App, Flicker-free technology
Performance
Power Consumption
90 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
27 W (average)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB upstream cable (optional)
HDMI cable
Debut
2020
2022
Reviews
Neofiliac score
72%
26%
Pros
- Ultra-wide form factor
- 1500R curvature
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- Fast 1 ms response time
- High 3000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- 1500R curvature
- High 3000:1 contrast ratio
- Build-in speakers included
- VGA connectivity
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- No publicized HDR support
- Only tilt adjustment
- 8-bit display panel
- Display panel not very bright
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