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MSI MAG 27C6X vs MSI MAG 242C

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

MSI MAG 27C6X

Global manufacturer model · MAG 27C6X · regional retail SKU not specified

MSI MAG 27C6X — original manufacturer model image
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

MSI MAG 27C6X in the manufacturer's documented model configuration.

Specifications checked 20 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the 27C6X for

  • Larger stated manufacturer display diagonal: 27 in vs 23.6 in

Choose the 242C for

  • Smaller stated manufacturer display diagonal: 23.6 in vs 27 in
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THE CONTENDER

MSI MAG 242C

Global manufacturer model · MAG 242C · regional retail SKU not specified

MSI MAG 242C — original manufacturer model image
Full product profile Official image
Exact model & source notes

MSI MAG 242C in the manufacturer's documented model configuration.

Specifications checked 20 Oct 2026.

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Screen diagonal

Panel diagonal. Resolution, aspect ratio and viewing distance also affect the workspace; a larger diagonal is not an image-quality score.

MSI MAG 27C6X27 in

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

Source 1
MSI MAG 242C23.6 in

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications

Match the monitor to the connection. Refresh limits depend on the input, cable and source device. Confirm the exact regional ports, stand adjustment and mount. Manufacturer response-time methods such as MPRT and GtG are different; neither the image nor these figures establish an independent motion or colour-quality test.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

17 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 feature is the same under different published names, grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Manufacturer display diagonal

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 27C6X27 in
MSI MAG 242C23.6 in
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications

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Manufacturer inputs and connections

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MSI MAG 27C6X1 x DisplayPort 1.2a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@240Hz); 1 x Headphone Out
MSI MAG 242C1x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@180Hz) 1x DisplayPort 1.2a; 1x Headphone-out
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Exact video, audio and USB rows. Versions and mode conditions remain unchanged.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Exact video, audio and USB rows. Versions and mode conditions remain unchanged.

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ACTIVATED RANGE

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MSI MAG 27C6X48~240Hz
MSI MAG 242C48~180Hz
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Active Display Area (mm)

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 27C6X597.888(H) x 336.312(V)
MSI MAG 242C521.395 (H) x 293.284 (V)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 27C6X80% / 77% / 99%
MSI MAG 242C89.9% / 91.5% / 115.8% (CIE1976 Standard)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Audio ports

In Visual facts
MSI MAG 27C6X1 x Headphone Out
MSI MAG 242C1x Headphone-out
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Brightness (nits)

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MSI MAG 27C6X250 (Typ.)
MSI MAG 242CSDR: 300 cd/m²
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Carton Dimension (W X D X H)

MSI MAG 27C6X3.95kg / 6.51kg
MSI MAG 242C640 x 140 x 410 mm (25 x 5.5 x 16.1 inch)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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DYNAMIC REFRESH RATE TECHNOLOGY

MSI MAG 27C6XAdaptive-Sync
MSI MAG 242CAMD FreeSync™
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Note

MSI MAG 27C6XDisplay Port: 1920x1080 (Up to 250Hz) HDMI™ 2.0: 1920x1080 (Up to 240Hz) *Adobe RGB, DCI-P3 and sRGB follow CIE1976 Standard
MSI MAG 242CHDMI™: 1920 x 1080 (Up to 180Hz) DisplayPort: 1920 x 1080 (Up to 180Hz) Support: HDMI™ CEC; Non Support: KVM, PIP/PBP
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Panel Size

MSI MAG 27C6X27" (68.58 cm)
MSI MAG 242C23.6”
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Pixel Pitch (H x V)

MSI MAG 27C6X0.3114(H) x 0.3114(V)
MSI MAG 242C0.27156 (H) x 0.27156 (V)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Power Type

MSI MAG 27C6XPower Cable
MSI MAG 242CInternal Power Board
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Refresh Rate

MSI MAG 27C6X250Hz (OC)
MSI MAG 242C180Hz
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Signal Frequency

MSI MAG 27C6X53.28KHz~1080KHz(H)/48~250Hz(V)
MSI MAG 242C98.496 ~ 392.4 KHz(H) / 48~180 Hz(V)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Video ports

MSI MAG 27C6X1 x DisplayPort 1.2a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@240Hz)
MSI MAG 242C1x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@180Hz) 1x DisplayPort 1.2a
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Weight (NW / GW)

MSI MAG 27C6X3.95 kg / 6.51 kg
MSI MAG 242C3 kg (6.6 lbs) / 4.8 kg (10.5 lbs)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

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Same feature, different names (1)

The sources publish different names for the same feature. Both names and their sources are shown; they are not counted as differences.

Display Colors

MSI MAG 27C6X1.07B, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
MSI MAG 242C1.07b, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications

Both sources state the same feature under different published names. This is not a verified difference; check the exact feature you need.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (7)

Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution

MSI MAG 27C6XNot verified
MSI MAG 242C180 Hz
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Not listed by the manufacturer in this exact model's specification page. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer refresh row: 250Hz (OC). Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer refresh row: 180Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Accessories

MSI MAG 27C6XNot verified
MSI MAG 242C1x HDMI™ Cable (2.0), 1x Power Cord (C13), 1x Quick Guide
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Contrast Ratio

MSI MAG 27C6X3000:1 (Typ.)
MSI MAG 242C3000:1
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Dimension (W x D x H)

MSI MAG 27C6X610.5 x249.8 x 451.6 mm 610.5 x 90.4 x 362.5 mm (without stand)
MSI MAG 242CNot verified
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimension with Stand (W x D x H)

MSI MAG 27C6XNot verified
MSI MAG 242CConflicting evidence
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 242C

The manufacturer's metric and inch dimension tuples disagree beyond the precision of the printed figures: 539 x 220.1 x 394.5 mm versus 21.2 x 8.6 x 15.5 inch. Neither is silently corrected or selected. · Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimension without Stand (W x D x H)

MSI MAG 27C6XNot verified
MSI MAG 242CConflicting evidence
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

No source recorded for this side.

MSI MAG 242C

The manufacturer's metric and inch dimension tuples disagree beyond the precision of the printed figures: 539 x 70.2 x 319.7 mm versus 21.2 x 2.76 x 12.5 inch. Neither is silently corrected or selected. · Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions and manufacturer stand basis

MSI MAG 27C6X610.5 x249.8 x 451.6 mm 610.5 x 90.4 x 362.5 mm (without stand)
MSI MAG 242CConflicting evidence
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer heading: dimension (w x d x h). Original axes and stand basis are retained; no axis or height correction is inferred.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

The manufacturer's metric and inch dimension tuples disagree beyond the precision of the printed figures: 539 x 220.1 x 394.5 mm versus 21.2 x 8.6 x 15.5 inch. Neither is silently corrected or selected. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer heading: dimension with stand (w x d x h). Original axes and stand basis are retained; no axis or height correction is inferred.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

16 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

MSI MAG 27C6X

What it brings

  • The exact manufacturer model identifies the published hardware and connections together with its original image.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • Figures are manufacturer claims, with the stated modes and conditions. Regional retail SKU, retailer stock and unstated measurements are not established; conflicting manufacturer dimensions remain unresolved.
    Manufacturer source

MSI MAG 242C

What it brings

  • The exact manufacturer model identifies the published hardware and connections together with its original image.
    Manufacturer source

What to check

  • Figures are manufacturer claims, with the stated modes and conditions. Regional retail SKU, retailer stock and unstated measurements are not established; conflicting manufacturer dimensions remain unresolved.
    Manufacturer source
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
41 of 41 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for MSI MAG 27C6X and MSI MAG 242C
SpecificationMSI MAG 27C6XMSI MAG 242C
Manufacturer display diagonalDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Exact manufacturer panel-size figure; no diagonal is inferred from the model name.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
27 in23.6 in
Manufacturer panel resolution
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Source heading: panel resolution. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
1920 x 1080 (FHD)1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Panel technology
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Source heading: panel type. Original manufacturer scope and qualifications retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
VAVA
Panel SizeDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
27" (68.58 cm)23.6”
Curvature
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Curve 1500RCurve 1500R
Panel Type
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
VAVA
Panel Resolution
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
1920 x 1080 (FHD)1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Pixel Pitch (H x V)Different
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
0.3114(H) x 0.3114(V)0.27156 (H) x 0.27156 (V)
Aspect Ratio
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
16:916:9
Brightness (nits)Different
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
250 (Typ.)SDR: 300 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
3000:1 (Typ.)3000:1
DCR
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
100000000:1100000000:1
HDR Support
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
HDR ReadyHDR Ready
Viewing Angle
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
178° (H) / 178° (V)178° (H) / 178° (V)
Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGBDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
80% / 77% / 99%89.9% / 91.5% / 115.8% (CIE1976 Standard)
Surface Treatment
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Anti-glareAnti-glare
Display Colors
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
1.07B, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)1.07b, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Declared refresh at the stated panel resolution
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Not listed by the manufacturer in this exact model's specification page. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer refresh row: 250Hz (OC). Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer refresh row: 180Hz. Dual-mode and signal-frequency ranges are separate source rows; ambiguous mode mappings remain unknown.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Not listed by the manufacturer180 Hz
Signal FrequencyDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
53.28KHz~1080KHz(H)/48~250Hz(V)98.496 ~ 392.4 KHz(H) / 48~180 Hz(V)
ACTIVATED RANGEDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
48~240Hz48~180Hz
Refresh RateDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
250Hz (OC)180Hz
Response time
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
1ms (MPRT)1ms (MPRT)
DYNAMIC REFRESH RATE TECHNOLOGYDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Adaptive-SyncAMD FreeSync™
Manufacturer inputs and connectionsDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Exact video, audio and USB rows. Versions and mode conditions remain unchanged.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Exact video, audio and USB rows. Versions and mode conditions remain unchanged.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
1 x DisplayPort 1.2a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@240Hz); 1 x Headphone Out1x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@180Hz) 1x DisplayPort 1.2a; 1x Headphone-out
Video portsDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
1 x DisplayPort 1.2a 2 x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@240Hz)1x HDMI™ 2.0b (FHD@180Hz) 1x DisplayPort 1.2a
Audio portsDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
1 x Headphone Out1x Headphone-out
Dimensions and manufacturer stand basis
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer heading: dimension (w x d x h). Original axes and stand basis are retained; no axis or height correction is inferred.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

The manufacturer's metric and inch dimension tuples disagree beyond the precision of the printed figures: 539 x 220.1 x 394.5 mm versus 21.2 x 8.6 x 15.5 inch. Neither is silently corrected or selected. · Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer heading: dimension with stand (w x d x h). Original axes and stand basis are retained; no axis or height correction is inferred.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
610.5 x249.8 x 451.6 mm 610.5 x 90.4 x 362.5 mm (without stand)Conflicting sources
Active Display Area (mm)Different
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
597.888(H) x 336.312(V)521.395 (H) x 293.284 (V)
Frameless Design
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
YesYes
Adjustment (Tilt)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
−5° to 20°−5° to 20°
Kensington Lock
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
YesYes
VESA Mounting
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Weight (NW / GW)Different
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
3.95 kg / 6.51 kg3 kg (6.6 lbs) / 4.8 kg (10.5 lbs)
Dimension (W x D x H)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

No source recorded.

610.5 x249.8 x 451.6 mm 610.5 x 90.4 x 362.5 mm (without stand)Not provided
Carton Dimension (W X D X H)Different
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
3.95kg / 6.51kg640 x 140 x 410 mm (25 x 5.5 x 16.1 inch)
Power TypeDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Power CableInternal Power Board
Power Input
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
100 ~ 240V, 50/60Hz100~240V, 50/60Hz
Accessories
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Not provided1x HDMI™ Cable (2.0), 1x Power Cord (C13), 1x Quick Guide
NoteDifferent
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 27C6X — exact manufacturer specifications
MSI MAG 242C

Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Display Port: 1920x1080 (Up to 250Hz) HDMI™ 2.0: 1920x1080 (Up to 240Hz) *Adobe RGB, DCI-P3 and sRGB follow CIE1976 StandardHDMI™: 1920 x 1080 (Up to 180Hz) DisplayPort: 1920 x 1080 (Up to 180Hz) Support: HDMI™ CEC; Non Support: KVM, PIP/PBP
Show unverified (2)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Dimension with Stand (W x D x H)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 242C

The manufacturer's metric and inch dimension tuples disagree beyond the precision of the printed figures: 539 x 220.1 x 394.5 mm versus 21.2 x 8.6 x 15.5 inch. Neither is silently corrected or selected. · Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Not providedConflicting sources
Dimension without Stand (W x D x H)
Sources
MSI MAG 27C6X

No source recorded.

MSI MAG 242C

The manufacturer's metric and inch dimension tuples disagree beyond the precision of the printed figures: 539 x 70.2 x 319.7 mm versus 21.2 x 2.76 x 12.5 inch. Neither is silently corrected or selected. · Manufacturer specification · Literal manufacturer specification row. Original units, modes, test conditions and supplied-versus-supported scope are retained.

MSI MAG 242C — exact manufacturer specifications
Not providedConflicting sources
First product manufacturer sourceSecond product manufacturer source
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Max refresh
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Max refresh
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Screen diagonal
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Manufacturer display diagonal
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