Compare MSI Optix MAG301CR2 vs MSI Pro MP242C vs MSI Modern MD241P

MSI Optix MAG301CR2 30" UW-FHD Curved Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor (2020)

MSI Pro MP242C 24" FHD Curved Monitor (2022)

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

1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 1x HDMI 1.4

Construction

Adjustment | Height

110 mm / 4.3307 in

N/A

110 mm / 4.3307 in

Adjustment | Pivot

-90° ~ 90°

N/A

-90° ~ 90°

Adjustment | Swivel

-30° ~ 30°

N/A

-30° ~ 30°

Adjustment | Tilt

-5° ~ 20°

-7° ~ 22°

-5° ~ 20°

Camera

Colors

Black

Black, White

Form Factor

Curved monitor

Speakers

2x 2W

2x 1W

VESA Mount

75 x 75 mm

100 x 100 mm

75 x 75 mm

Dimensions

Size | Depth

11.3 in / 286.9 mm w/ stand

7.99 in / 203 mm w/ stand

7.87 in / 200 mm w/ stand

Size | Height

16.22 in / 412 mm w/ stand

16.3 in / 414.1 mm w/ stand

14.96 in / 380 mm w/ stand

Size | Width

27.67 in / 702.9 mm

21.25 in / 539.8 mm

21.3 in / 541 mm

Weight

5.8 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand

2.95 kg / 6 lbs w/ stand

4.7 kg / 10 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio

21:9

16:9

Brightness

300 nits

250 nits

Contrast Ratio

3000:1 (static)

1000:1 (static)

Display Backlight

W-LED

Display Color Depth

10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors

8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors

Display Curvature

1500R

Display Diagonal

30" (29.5 in / 749.358 mm)

24" (23.8 in / 604.478 mm)

24" (23.81 in / 604.698 mm)

Display Type

VA, Anti-glare/Matte

IPS, Anti-glare/Matte

Gamut

98.29% DCI-P3, 127.39% sRGB

98% sRGB

85% DCI-P3, 110.03% sRGB

Pixel Density

94 ppi

93 ppi

92 ppi

Pixel Pitch

0.27 mm

0.272 mm

0.275 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

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

2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score

72%

26%

41%

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

Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
High 1000:1 contrast ratio
Build-in speakers included

Cons

No publicized HDR support

No publicized HDR support
Only tilt adjustment
8-bit display panel
Display panel not very bright

No publicized HDR support
8-bit display panel
Display panel not very bright

Price

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