MSI unveils Optix MAG245R gaming monitor with Mystic Light and 1ms response time

The MSI Optix MAG245R gaming monitor 144Hz 1ms for esports athletes has received an IPS panel with a diagonal of 23.8 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, which corresponds to the Full HD format.

The gaming screen has a refresh rate of 144Hz and a response time of 1 ms. It claims 94.6 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 color space and 127.7 percent coverage of the sRGB color space.

NVIDIA G-Sync technology helps improve the fluidity of gameplay, while Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light reduce eye strain. The Night Vision function is also mentioned: it provides an advantage over rivals in the virtual space.

The brightness was 250 cd/m2 , typical parameters and dynamic contrast – 1000: 1 100 000 000: 1. Viewing angles horizontally and vertically – up to 178 degrees.

You can use the game monitor in landscape and portrait orientations. The stand also allows you to adjust the tilt and swivel angles of the screen, change the height concerning the table within 130 mm.

In the back of the PC gaming monitor, there is a proprietary multi-color illumination Mystic Light, which can be synchronized with other components of the gaming station. The equipment includes two HDMI 1.4 connectors, a DisplayPort 1.2a interface, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB hub.

Price and availability

MSI Optix MAG245R gaming monitor 144Hz 1ms has been priced at £226.85 and is already available to purchase via the Amazon.co.uk website.

MSI Optix MAG245R specifications

• Display: 23.8-inch IPS panel
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
• Refresh rate: 144 Hz
• Response time: 1 ms
• Brightness: 250 nits
• Viewing angles: 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)
• Colors: 16.7M
• DCI-P3 / SRGB: 94.6% / 127.7%
• DCR: 100000000:1
• Features: Kensington Lock, Frameless design, Adaptive Sync
• Ports: 2x HDMI (Supports FHD@144Hz as specified in HDMI 1.4), 1x DP (Supports FHD@144Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a), 2x USB2.0 Type-A, 1x USB2.0 Type B, 1x Earphone out
• VESA Mounting: 100 X 100 mm
• Stand: Tilt -5° ~ 20°, Swivel -45° ~ 45°, Pivot -90° ~ 90°, Height 0 ~ 130mm
• Dimensions: 540.3 x 514.3 x 233.7 mm
• Weight: 5.36kg / 7.66kg

Recently, MSI has also made available the MSI MPG321QRF-QD QLED 32 inch gaming monitor that comes with an IPS panel, WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels), a maximum refresh rate of 175 Hz, DisplayHDR-600 certification, 1 ms gray change, and Quantum Dot LED supported backlighting.