MSI launches Optix G2412 170Hz Night Vision Gaming Monitor

MSI has unveiled another 1080p 170Hz monitor for gaming computers: the model with the designation Optix G2412 received a traditional flat screen on an IPS panel with a diagonal of 23.8 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (Full HD format).

The panel has a 1ms response time (MPRT) and a refresh rate of 170Hz. AMD FreeSync technology helps to raise the smoothness of the image. The Night Vision function increases the detail in dark areas of the image, which allows you to better see lurking enemies.

The new 170Hz gaming monitor has a brightness of 250 cd/m2, the contrast ratio is 1100:1, the dynamic contrast ratio is 100,000,000:1, and viewing angles – are up to 178 degrees horizontally and vertically. Coverage of Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, and sRGB color spaces reaches 86.52%, 81.64%, and 102.58% respectively.

Reduce eye strain during long gaming sessions with Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light. Only the angle of the display can be adjusted using the stand. A black stabilizer that brightens dark areas in games can be set via the OSD.

There are two HDMI 1.4b interfaces, a DisplayPort 1.2a connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. With the VESA mount, the 170Hz monitor can be hung on the wall.

Price and availability

MSI Optix G2412 170Hz gaming monitor has been priced at $179.99 and is already listed on the Amazon.com online store.

MSI Optix G2412 specifications

• Display: 23.8-inch IPS panel, Anti-glare
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
• Refresh rate: 170Hz
• Response time: 1ms (MPRT)
• Brightness: 250 nits
• Viewing angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Contrast ratio: 1100:1
• Active display area: 527.04(H) x 296.46(V)
• Pixel pitch: 0.2745(H)x0.2745(V)
• Display colors: 16.7B
• Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 86.52% / 81.64% / 102.58%
• DCR: 100000000:1
• Color bits: 8 bits
• Features: Night Vision, Anti-Flicker, Less Blue Light, Wide Color Gamut, AMD FreeSync Technology, Kensington lock, Frameless design, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Console mode
• Ports: 2x HDMI (Supports FHD@144Hz as specified in HDMI 1.4b), 1x DP (Supports FHD@170Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a with overclocking), 1x Earphone out
• VESA mounting: 100 x 100 mm
• Stand: Tilt (-5° ~ 20°)
• Dimensions: 540.2 x 229.4 x 411.6 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 3.3kg (with stand)

Along with this new 170Hz monitor, MSI also introduced the new 32 inch 4K monitor called Optix G321CUV. It has a built-in VA panel, a 1500 R curvature, HDR support, and is priced at $349.99.