MSI has introduced another gaming monitor for esports players. I’m talking about MSI Optix G 242, in which the model name from “MAG “, Which proves a higher segment. The newly presented monitor is intended for less wealthy players, but the manufacturer tried to maintain an appropriate value for money. MSI Optix G 242 offers 23, 8 inch Full HD screen with IPS matrix, frequency screen refresh 144 Hz, low response time (1 ms GtG ) and support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate). So it has what is most needed for dynamic games. The new monitor from the Optix series is also an almost frameless design, which can be an additional advantage for many users. We got to know the specification of the device.

MSI has introduced the MSI Optix G esports monitor 31526 , characterized by a Full HD screen with an IPS refreshing matrix 144 Hz and low response time (1 ms). In addition, it supports AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync Compatible techniques. We got to know the specification and price of the device.

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MSI Optix G Specification 189 does not make a particular impression. The monitor brightness is 250 nits, static contrast 1000: 1 is quite typical for devices of this class. As befits an IPS screen, the matrix displays 16, 7 million colors and cover 127, 7% of sRGB and 94, 6% DCI-P3. The monitor can also boast wide viewing angles (178 ° vertically and level). For adaptive sync techniques, MSI Optix G 242 supports both AMD FreeSync and and Nvidia G-Sync Compatible.

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MSI has not disclosed the official price of the MSI Optix G Monitor 242, but in one of the foreign stores it was set at 189, 99 American dollars, which in Poland will translate into an amount of the order 1050 – 1200 PLN. At least at the moment, this price range appears in Polish stores for this model – it is possible that it will change by the time it is released. The device will go on sale in January 2021. Below you can see the specification provided.

	MSI Optix G 242
Diagonal screen size	23, 8 “
Matrix type	IPS
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Picture format	16: 9
Image refresh rate	144 Hz
Synchronization technique Image display	FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible (48 – 144 Hz)
Matrix response time	1 ms (GtG)
Brightness	250 cd / m²
Contrast	1000: 1 (static)
Display colors	16, 7 million
Color space coverage	DCI-P3 94, 6; sRGB 127, 7%
Viewing angles	178 ° vertically and horizontally
Connectors	2x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2a, 1x 3.5mm headphone
Speakers	none
Adjustment	Tilt (-5 ° to 20 °)
Features	Anti-Flicker, Blue Light Reduction, Night Vision, Game Mode, Kensington Lock, VESA 100 x 100 mm
Weight	3, 33 kg
Energy consumption	25 W (typical)
Price	189 , 99 dollars (approx. 1100 PLN)

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