MSI's new 240Hz gaming monitor comes with an IPS panel
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Meet MSI's new esports gaming monitor - the Optix MAG251RX
MSI is introducing a new gaming monitor to its lineup, this time focused on esports: the Optix MAG251RX.
This monitor has a refresh rate of 240Hz and response time of 1ms, and is also only the first MSI gaming monitor to use G-Sync compatible technology, which is an NVIDIA technology that allows for less annoying screen tears during gameplay.
Unlike most gaming monitors with a 240Hz refresh rate, the Optix MAG251RX will also come with an IPS panel (instead of the more common, but inferior TN panel), and VESA certified HDR 400 - so you won’t have to worry about visuals too. The monitor also comes with a UI called the Gaming OSD App, which allows you to customise display settings under a software window and with in-game hotkeys on the fly.
What’s interesting is that this app comes with a new feature - Night Vision, which brightens up details in dark areas of the screen. It does this without overexposing the entire display, supposedly. Overall, it seems like a pretty great choice for esports players. Night vision in particular, could be really useful if unfair, in competitive games - where spotting enemies can mean the difference between a win and a loss.
Check out the specs below:
Specification |
|
Model |
Optix MAG251RX |
Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
Panel Type |
IPS Panel |
Panel Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Screen size |
24.5” (62.2cm) |
Mystic Light |
Yes |
Refresh Rate |
240Hz |
Response Time |
1ms |
DCI-P3 / sRGB |
84% / 107% |
Viewing Angle |
178° (H) / 178° (V) |
Brightness |
400nits |
Contrast Ratio |
1000:1 |
I/O |
1 x DP 1.2 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x USB Type C (DP alt.) 1 x Earphone out 1 x DC jack 1 x USB 2.0 Type B 3 x USB 2.0 Type A |
MSI will release pricing and availability information at a later date.
