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MSI Optix MAG241CP review

MSI Optix MAG241CP. Display diagonal: 61 cm (24"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 2.0. VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

Visualize your victory with the MSI Optix MAG241CP curved gaming monitor. Equipped with a 1920x1080, 144hz Refresh rate, 1ms response time panel, the Optix MAG241CP will give you the competitive edge you need to take down your opponents. Built with FreeSync technology, the MAG241CP can match the display's refresh rate with your GPU for ultra-smooth gameplay. Make sure you can hit your mark with all the latest technologies built-in the MSI Curved Gaming monitors for competitive play.

CURVED FOR YOUR

VIEWING PLEASURE

MSI gaming monitors use a curved display panel that has a curvature rate of 1500R, which is the most comfortable and suitable for a wide range of applications from general computing to gaming. Curved panels also help with gameplay immersion, making you feel more connected to the entire experience.

144HZ REFRESH RATE +

1MS RESPONSE TIME

MSI gaming monitors are equipped with a 144hz refresh rate + 1ms response time VA LED panel which has the most benefit in fast moving game genres such as first person shooters, fighters, racing sims, real-time strategy, and sports. These type of games require very fast and precise movements, which an ultra-high refresh rate and fast response time monitor will put you ahead of your competition.

OSD icon GAMING OSD APP ADVANTAGES

With the Gaming OSD (on screen display) app it is very easy to setup your gaming monitor. You don’t need use the buttons on the monitor and go through all the menu’s, just use your Keyboard and Mouse to configurate your monitor. The app even gives you hotkey options so you can switch settings between different games in a ease.

MSI REMOTE DISPLAY

Control Your Curved Gaming Monitor with MSI Remote Display APP on Android Smartphone. Allow you to control the contrast ratio, brightness and black equalizer, etc., right from your Android phone.

ALWAYS READY

FOR ACTION

Keep your headset in a easy to access space with the built-in headset hanger. Game on and be fully immersed at a moment's notice.

TAILORED FOR THE

PERFECT FIT

The MSI Optix Gaming monitor is built to enhance your gaming sessions to be as comfortable as possible. With adjustments to tilt and height, easily change the position of the gaming monitor for maximum ergonomics and optimum viewing experience.

FROM EDGE

TO EDGE

With a super narrow bezel, enjoy the best immersion possible in the latest games with a multi-monitor 180 degree setup. Enjoy better continuity between screens while playing games, working, or general computing.

SMOOTH OUT YOUR GAMEPLAY WITH AMD® FREESYNC

MSI Gaming monitors are built with AMD® FreeSync technology to create the smoothest visuals for your gameplay. To do this, AMD® FreeSync will sync your monitors refresh rate to your AMD® GPU, which helps to eliminate screen tearing or stuttering. Enjoy the game the way it was meant to be enjoyed with ultra-smooth, lag-free visuals.

ANTI-FLICKER TECHNOLOGY

Generic monitor displays normally have a flicker-rate of about 200-times per second, which is unnoticeable to the naked eye, but can cause fatigue over time. MSI Anti-Flicker technology provides a very comfortable viewing experience by reducing the amount of flicker.

BLUE LIGHT REDUCTION

MSI gaming monitors are optimized to reduce the strain on your eyes by reducing the total amount of blue light displayed by the monitor to ensure you can game for longer periods of time without fatigue.

178 DEGREES OF

WIDE VIEWING ANGLE

By having a large viewing angle, MSI gaming monitors has more leeway for placing your monitor in your setup without giving up the optimal viewing experience. Colors and details will stay sharp at more angles compared to other monitors with less viewing angles.

  • Curved Gaming display (1500R) – The best gameplay immersion
  • FHD High Resolution - Game titles will even look better, displaying more details due to the FHD resolution
  • 144Hz Refresh Rate – Real smooth gaming
  • 1ms response time - eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
  • Gaming OSD App - Create the ultimate viewing settings for your game
  • True colors – DCI-P3 90% & sRGB 115%
  • AMD FreeSync – prevent screen tearing
  • Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light – game even longer and prevent eye strain and fatique
  • Frameless design – Ultimate gameplay experience
  • 178° wide view angle

MSI Optix MAG241CP specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 5.1 kg
Height (without stand): 53.1 cm
Depth (without stand): 23.1 cm
Width (without stand): 53.6 cm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 7.3 kg

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V

Ergonomics

Plug and Play: yes
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Height adjustment: 13 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Frameless design: yes
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): no

Ports & Interfaces

AC (power) in: yes
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
Audio input: no
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 1.4
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 2.0
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 115%
RGB colour space: sRGB
Viewable size, vertical: 29.3 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 52.1 cm
Vertical scan range: 48 - 144 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 55.3 - 162 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.27156 x 0.27156 mm
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 144 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Supported video modes: 1080p
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen shape: Curved
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LED
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 61 cm (24")