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MSI - MAG 255XF 24" Rapid IPS LCD FHD 300Hz 0.5ms Adaptive sync Gaming Monitor(DisplayPort,HDMI) - Metallic Black

Price range: $139.99–149.99
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Exceptional Value
Outperforms 72% of monitors at a lower price than 87%.
$140 is 60% below the $350 category median.
Brand: MSI
Category: Monitor
The MSI is a 24.5" monitor. Its 300 Hz IPS display delivers 1920 × 1080 resolution.
PQS: 94 (computed 2026-03-13 07:09:14.138768+00:00)
GTIN-14: 00824142379004
MSI - MAG 255XF 24" Rapid IPS LCD FHD 300Hz 0.5ms Adaptive sync Gaming Monitor(DisplayPort,HDMI) - Metallic Black

Key specs

A human-friendly subset of specs (non-null)
Screen size (in)
24.5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Panel type
IPS
Refresh rate (Hz)
300

How this Monitor compares vs. 719 monitors

Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Weight 3.28kg
82% Above avg
Screen Size 24.5"
30% Below avg
Refresh Rate 300.0Hz
95% Top 10%
Response Time 0.0ms
82% Above avg

Spec Profile Radar

Visual snapshot — outer edge = 100th percentile (best in class)

Use-Case Fitness Deterministic

Weighted scoring based on specs that matter most for each workflow
Gaming
67
Fair
Why this score?
🟢 +38.1 pts /40.0300.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the Top 5% of all monitors (40% weight) biggest contributor
🟢 +24.8 pts /30.00.0ms Response Time is in the Top 18% of all monitors (30% weight)
🔴 +4.5 pts /15.024.5" Screen Size is in the Bottom 70% of all monitors (15% weight)
🔴 +0.0 pts /15.0 — display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (15% weight) ⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
40
Below Average
Why this score?
🟢 +16.5 pts /20.00.0ms Response Time is in the Top 18% of all monitors (20% weight) biggest contributor
🟢 +14.3 pts /15.0300.0Hz Refresh Rate is in the Top 5% of all monitors (15% weight)
🔴 +9.0 pts /30.024.5" Screen Size is in the Bottom 70% of all monitors (30% weight)
🔴 +0.0 pts /35.0 — display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0% of all monitors (35% weight) ⚠ drags score down

Offers

Retailer SKU Price Stock Offer Last seen
B&H MSAG255XF 139.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-03-14 02:34:25.838815+00:00
Best Buy 6604799 139.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-03-14 03:59:09.359306+00:00
Newegg N82E16824475433R 149.99 USD In stock View offer → 2026-03-13 02:25:57.892119+00:00

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Full specs

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Screen size (in)24.5
Resolution1920 x 1080
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate (Hz)300
Reconciled at2026-03-06 10:56:32.254648+00:00
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