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MSI MAG 255XF
MSI

MAG 255XF

Fast 1080p gaming screen built for competitive play on a budget.

24.5
1080p
300Hz
Rapid IPS
$139.99
at Newegg · last refreshed 6d ago
Also at:Best Buy
AI summary

This is the monitor for someone who plays fast shooters or MOBAs and wants every frame they can get without spending flagship money. At 300Hz, the screen refreshes five times per second compared to a regular 60Hz display — motion looks crazy smooth, and in competitive games that translates to sharper tracking when you whip the camera around.

It's 24.5 inches at 1080p, which is the sweet spot size for this resolution. Text stays readable, games don't look blurry, and your PC doesn't need to be a monster to push high frame rates. The Rapid IPS panel keeps colors decent and viewing angles wide, so the picture doesn't shift when you lean back in your chair.

The HDR label here doesn't do much — treat it like a regular bright screen and you'll be fine. This is a no-frills esports monitor that spends its budget on speed, not bells and whistles.

Spec sheet

Display

Size24.5″
Resolution1920 × 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelRapid IPS
CurvatureFlat

Performance

Refresh rate300 Hz
Response time0.5 ms
HDRHDR Ready

Connectivity

Ports
4 connectors
HDMI
  • 2× HDMI 2.0
DisplayPort
  • 1× DisplayPort 1.4
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
VESA mount100x100

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