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MSI · IPS · 24.5"

MAG 256F

1920×1080 · 180 Hz

Overall
57
Work
48
Play
78
Amazon
$140
$140
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026
Overall56.7
Work48.1
Play78.1
Refresh100.0
Response92.0
Color97.0
Quality / price81.0

Written analysis

MAG 256F at a glance

The MAG 256F is a 24.5" IPS monitor at 1920×1080 and 180 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.778:1, 16:9. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: straightforward office, media, or secondary-display use after checking resolution and refresh against the rest of the system.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 56.7, with 48.1 work and 78.1 play. Pixel density is listed at 89 PPI. Typical brightness is 250 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte. The listed pixel count is treated as a 1080p-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 96% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit FRC.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 180 Hz. Response time is listed as 1.00 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Tilt · VESA (75x75mm). Recorded inputs include 2 x HDMI 2.0 (VRR; CEC), 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 56.7, a balanced result covering essential office and media use.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 81.0—an excellent value relative to nearby monitors.

Work / price is 68.7 and play / price is 78.1.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
MSI
Monitor
MAG 256F
Series
MAG
Launch price
Amazon price
$140
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2024

Panel

Size
24.5"
Panel type
IPS
Resolution
1920×1080
Aspect ratio
1.778:1, 16:9
Pixel density
89 PPI
Brightness
250 nits
Contrast
1000:1
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit FRC
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
96.00%
sRGB
127.00%
Adobe RGB
91.00%
NTSC
HDR
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
180 Hz
Response time
1.00 ms
Input lag
Adaptive sync

Connectivity

Inputs
2 x HDMI 2.0 (VRR; CEC), 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
No
Pivot
No
Swivel
No
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 75x75mm

Power & value

Typical power
Max power
Overall
56.7
Work
48.1
Play
78.1
Quality / price
81.0
Work / price
68.7
Play / price
78.1

Additional information

Features
5-way OSD navigation joystick, Adaptive-Sync technology, AI Vision, Console Mode, Flicker-free technology, Frameless Design, Game Mode, Low Blue Light, Night Vision, Rapid IPS, Night Vision, Wide Color Gamut
Accessories
HDMI cable
Amazon warranty
2 year manufacturer
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 22.05, 'height': 16.59, 'length': 8.67, 'weight': None}

Extracted notes sit here. Amazon listing copy, when present, is at the bottom of the page.

Amazon

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Nearby quality

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