MSI MAG 256QP36 Announced with 24.5″ 360Hz 1440p Rapid IPS Panel

MSI have unveiled a new gaming monitor in their affordable MAG series aimed at the esports market with the emphasis being on speed, clarity and smoothness. The MAG 256QP36 will feature a small format 24.5″ sized screen (still a popular size in competitive gaming), built around a Rapid IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate.

MSI MAG 256QP36 Specs

This screen is 24.5” in size with a flat format and utilises a ‘Rapid IPS’ LCD technology panel. It will offer a 2560 x 1440 resolution, 1ms G2G response time spec (0.5ms MPRT), 1200:1 contrast ratio, 350 nits brightness (SDR), 178/178 viewing angles, 10-bit colour depth and a wide colour gamut covering 95% of the DCI-P3, 122% of the sRGB and 94% of the Adobe RGB colour spaces. It also offers a factory calibrated Delta E<2 colour accuracy too. HDR capabilities are limited with certification under the VESA DisplayHDR 400 tier and a peak brightness of only 400 nits with no real hardware HDR capabilities offered.

The 360Hz refresh rate is supported by adaptive-sync for VRR from compatible systems and includes support for AMD ‘FreeSync Premium’ and NVIDIA ‘G-sync Compatible’ schemes. Further gaming features which are included are Super-Low Motion Blur technology, AI Crosshair, AI Navigator, AI Vision and Optix Scope and Console Mode.

The stand offers a full range of tilt, height, swivel and rotate adjustments, and the screen comes equipped with Flicker-Free and Less Blue Light technologies to ensure a more comfortable and healthier experience for your eyes.

Connectiivty

Connectivity options include 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1 inputs and a headphone jack. In addition the screen offers PiP/PbP support for handling multiple devices.

Availability and pricing

Details on pricing and a release date are awaited.

Source: MSI

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