MSI Optix G242
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Product Overview
MSI Optix G242 is a affordable 24-inch FHD gaming monitor in MSI's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support, comes with limited adjustments, and is not very bright. Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 33%
Pros
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- Only tilt adjustment
- 8-bit display panel
- Display panel not very bright
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Specifications
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