MSI has announced three flat-panel Optix
IPS monitors this week now available for purchase at retailers like Amazon and
Newegg. The new gaming-centric models focus on high native refresh rates and
fast response times whilst maintaining accurate colors, 1000:1 contrast ratio,
and relatively low prices. In order to hit this balance, all monitors have a
native resolution of "only" 1080p which should be fine for the
competitive gamer where frame rates often take priority over resolution.
From biggest the smallest, the first is
the 23.8-inch Optix G241 which promises a native 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms
response time, 95 percent DCI-P3 color coverage, and FreeSync compatibility.
The next biggest is the 24.5-inch Optix MAG251RX with its 240 Hz refresh rate,
1 ms response time, 84 percent DCI-P3 color coverage, and G-Sync compatibility.
This is also the only model of the three to integrate USB Type-C for video
connection as an option. And lastly, the 27-inch Optix G271 is essentially an
enlarged version of the Optix G241 but with a slightly smaller gamut of 92
percent of DCI-P3.
The Optix G241, MAG251RX, and G271 can be
found online for US$ 190, US$ 340, and US$ 240, respectively.
