MSI launches budget friendly monitor for gaming Optix G2412F at $110

MSI has unveiled another budget friendly monitor for gaming: the model with the designation Optix G2412F received a traditional flat screen on Rapid IPS panel with a diagonal of 24 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (Full HD format).

This budget high refresh rate monitor has a 1ms response time (GtG) and a refresh rate of 180Hz. 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 budget friendly monitor for gaming has a brightness of 300 cd/m2, a contrast ratio is 1000:1, a 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 84%, 83%, and 107% 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 2.0b interfaces, a DisplayPort 1.2a connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. With the VESA mount, the 180Hz monitor can be hung on the wall.

Price and availability

Priced at a mere $109.99 on Amazon.com, the MSI Optix G2412F gaming monitor stands out as the best budget friendly monitor for gaming with a remarkably high refresh rate.

MSI Optix G2412 specifications

• Display: 24-inch Rapid IPS panel, Anti-glare
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
• Refresh rate: 180Hz
• Response time: 1ms (GtG)
• Brightness: 300 nits
• Viewing angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Contrast ratio: 1000:1
• Active display area: 527.04(H) x 296.46(V)
• Pixel pitch: 0.2745(H) x 0.2745(V)
• Display colors: 16.7M
• Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 84% / 83% / 107%
• DCR: 100000000:1
• Features: Night Vision, Anti-Flicker, Less Blue Light, Wide Color Gamut, Adaptive-sync Technology, Kensington lock, Frameless design, 5-way OSD navigation joystick, Console mode
• Ports: 1x Display Port (1.2a), 2x HDMI (2.0b), 1x Earphone out
• VESA mounting: 75 x 75 mm
• Stand: Tilt (-5° ~ 20°)
• Dimensions: 541.9 x 231.9 x 424.3 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 4.2 kg (with stand)

Additionally, MSI has unveiled the G244F E2, a revamped edition of its gaming monitor lineup. The “E2” designation signals an upgraded version, now supporting Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) at an impressive maximum refresh rate of 180 Hz. Featuring a 23.8-inch IPS panel, this monitor boasts a 1000:1 contrast ratio, an 8-bit color depth, a brightness of 250 cd/m², and a swift 1 ms response time (gray to gray). All these enhancements come at an affordable price of $129.99.