MSI Full HD Rapid-IPS 1ms 2560 x 1080 Ultra Wide 200Hz Refresh Rate HDR Ready G-Sync Compatible 30” Gaming Monitor (Optix MAG301RF)

For no reason screws inside started to fall and the plastic open on the side.

Pros: -Monitor looks great Cons:- No Power Adapter Overall Review: The last thing I needed was the monitor so you can imagine my excitement when I got off work and headed home to unwrap this beauty and fire up my new desktop as well. Opened the box up and assembled the base and everything, got the cables and headed to my desk and I noticed it. NO POWER ADAPTER Contacted amazon who said I need to contact the manufacturer. Contacted MSI and they didnt understand what I was asking for, after a brief phone call, they sent me a power adapter. Haven’t received it yet. MSI is a great company overall, but they really dropped the ball not including the power adapter with the monitor in the box...

This monitor is one of the best monitors Ive ever had. The colors have to be adjusted out the box cause they are kind of washed out but afterwards it looks incredible. I thought there would be some noticeable pixels since Im coming from 2560x1440p resolutions but it looks just as good as my AOC 1440p monitor. The 200hz is really nice and feels buttery smooth and no ghosting at all. Going from a VA panel to IPS really makes the difference. I got this for $250 but I think its worth shelling out the money at $299. Only problem that I have is that the power supply for the monitor makes a whining noise and Im sure that its just mine. At the end of the day though if youre having doubts about this bad boy dont. The HDR, the refresh rate, response time and the fact that its ultrawide makes this monitor a steal for its pricing point. PLUS it has USB ports.

Only using it for three months, the monitor is already flickering. Poor quality MSI customers service is not helpful at all. The repair process is nonsense.

El monitor es casi perfecto, el único pero que le pongo es que definitivamente le falta ser curvo para tener un 10 de 10, tiene una buena cálida de imagen, es clara la diferencia con los 200hz que hace el jugar más entretenido, muy útil los puertos usb y salida de audio, para usar la pantalla como una extensión de puertos de la pc, si fuera curvo ayudaría a la completa visión del monitor, aunque a una distancia considerable se puede ver bien, recomendada por el precio y la calidad del monitor

If youre using this monitor primarily for gaming, you will not be disappointed. The high refresh rate was a big step up from my previous 60hz monitor, and the extra FOV from the space on the sides was useful. However, gaming is not my main hobby and I also use this monitor for work (computer programming) and watching videos. My main issue with this monitor is the color accuracy. Bright reds always seem to be very washed out in comparison to my old ASUS ProArt, no matter how much calibration I did. Then again, if youre just looking for a gaming monitor and dont care about color accuracy, then do consider this monitor. In my case I think I will trade this for a 27 4K monitor from Dell.

The width of the monitor is awesome and it reduces the headache on switching between multiple tabs between windows. Good monitor for work.

I write this review as a casual gamer, full-time student, and someone who uses CAD while working at home. In terms of value, I think there is a sufficient amount here. Let me explain why. When comparing apples to apples, you can easily find a widescreen for under $200 at 75 Hz. If you want a faster refresh rate, youre immediately over $200. If you want this for more than gaming, perhaps you are looking at PIP, PNP, i.e. splitting the screen. You could find a worse Chinese brand and save $10... or your could get one from a company that has a reputation to uphold. I have already bought from MSI and they honored a warranty on my laptop. It takes a little more than plugging and playing, but not much. The one thing you will need to do is go to your graphics card settings and make sure you are in low latency mode. I still havent gotten the color quite right, but I think there are enough controls that I eventually will. My monitor is against the wall, so sorry I dont actually care about the RGB color strip. I will review the stand while the wall mount is on the way, though. Its a quality stand that hooks into the monitor and screws on. The base is sufficiently heavy. The monitor easily slides up and down and tilts forward and back, but not side to side. You can fit a VESA mount on it if its small enough to fit inside the 4 3/4 square on the back (100mm x 100mm hole spacing) or use the included screw hole extenders if the plate is larger. The input ports are well below the mounting point, so they are pointed down and out of the way of any mounting plates. There is a little cable management hole in the base of the stand for those who care. This is probably more than I need for my laptops 1660 TI. I think if I were to buy again, Id get a 75 Hz monitor since games like Splitgate rarely exceed 70 Hz when I plug into this monitor (around 100 Hz on a 1920x1080 screen). Somehow, higher refresh rates make me want to puke less after hours of use, though, which is important to me. One more thing: I think the menu on this monitor is a bit sparse. I have seen other MSI monitor interfaces online and they offer far more customization.

Awesome gaming display, first time using a wide screen and I really like it. MSI makes a quality product at a great price. High quality and functionality, 2 of my 3 monitors are now MSI and I will certainly replace my 3rd in the future with another MSI.

I can’t say there is anything I dislike about this monitor. I’ve had it for about 2 months now and gaming on it has been a real joy so far!