MSI MAG 242F 24-inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Gaming Monitor

Name: MSI MAG 242F 24-inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Gaming Monitor, 200Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium, HDMI, DisplayPort, VESA, Tilt, Height Adjustable, Speaker, 0.5ms
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B0F5TN13GV

Status: MSI MAG 242F 24-inch 1920 x 1080 (24 inch 1080p monitor): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-05 16:20 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 24" 1080p monitor): MSI PRO MP243L E14 24-inch IPS 1920 x 1080, $74.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:17 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The MSI MAG 242F 24-inch 1920 x 1080 Gaming Monitor: 200Hz refresh on a 1080p panel, well past the 144Hz norm at this price; main trade-off: 1920x1080 across 24 inches, so no extra desktop space vs a 1440p panel.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-05 16:20 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 24" 1080p monitor: MSI PRO MP243L E14 24-inch IPS 1920 x 1080 — $74.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 16:17 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $74.99

Same 24" 1080p monitor: ZZA 24 Inch Gaming Monitor 200Hz Curved Computer… — $89.51 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 10:29 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $89.51

Same 24" 1080p monitor: SANSUI 24" 1ms 200Hz Gaming Monitor — $89.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:16 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $89.99

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-05

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 200Hz refresh on a 1080p panel, well past the 144Hz norm at this price
✓ 0.5ms GtG (Min.) Rapid IPS response for fast-paced FPS play
✓ AMD FreeSync Premium keeps frames tear-free on Radeon and most GeForce cards
✓ Built-in speaker plus HDMI and DisplayPort inputs for a two-source desk

Cons

✗ 1920x1080 across 24 inches, so no extra desktop space vs a 1440p panel
✗ HDR ready in name only, without a certified brightness tier listed
✗ 0.5ms figure is the GtG minimum, not a typical across-transition average
✗ Integrated speaker is a convenience feature, not a headset replacement

Manufacturer description

Experience immersive gaming with the MAG 242F gaming monitor. It features a 1920x1080 (FHD) panel, a 200Hz refresh rate, and a rapid 0.5ms (GtG, Min) response time. The monitor is HDR ready, enhancing eye-catching details through adjustments in contrast and shadows. Designed for competitive FPS, first-person RPG/MMORPG, and flight/racing simulator genres, the MSI MAG 242F Gaming Monitor takes casual gaming to a new level, challenging players to see beyond the game.

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

Rapid IPS Panel – Provides 0.5ms (GtG, Min.) response time, optimizes screen colors and brightness
200Hz Refresh Rate – Respond faster with smoother frames
0.5ms (GtG, Min.) Response Time – Eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
AI Vision – The new AI Vision technology can not only reveal details in dark areas but also enhance overall brightness and saturate colors
Less Blue Light – Use a software solution to reduce the light emission in the blue-violet region of the blue light spectrum

Full Specifications

Brand	msi
Color	Black
Brightness	1027.8 lm
Model Name	MAG242F
Resolution	FHD 1080p
Color Gamut	86
Pixel Pitch	0.27
Screen Size	23.8 inches
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Display Type	IPS
Model Number	MAG 242F
Refresh Rate	200 hertz
Adaptive Sync	FreeSync Premium
Mounting Type	100 x 100
Response Time	0.5 milliseconds
Screen Finish	Matte
Viewing Angle	178 degrees
Contrast Ratio	100000000:1
Native Resolution	1920x1080
Display Technology	Rapid IPS
Full listing title	MSI MAG 242F 24-inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Gaming Monitor, 200Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium, HDMI, DisplayPort, VESA, Tilt, Height Adjustable, Speaker, 0.5ms, Black

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View Current Price — $74.99