entry-level
AOC C24G42E vs MSI G255F
Both sit in the same price bracket, so the question is not which is better but which suits you. Below are the real differences, then who each one is for.
The differences that matter
- Panel type: Curved VA on the AOC C24G42E and Rapid IPS on the MSI G255F. This is the difference that changes most of what you see: it decides contrast and how much motion smears.
Which one suits you
Choose the AOC C24G42E if
- you need more ports or USB-C
- you want the most performance per euro
Choose the MSI G255F if
- contrast and image quality matter to you
- you mostly play competitive shooters
Specs side by side
| AOC C24G42E | MSI G255F | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 23.8" | 24.5" |
| Resolution | Full HD 1920 × 1080 | Full HD 1920 × 1080 |
| Panel type | Curved VA | Rapid IPS |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Response time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Curvature | 1500R | Flat |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits▲ |
| Adaptive sync | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Pixel density | 93 ppi▲ | 90 ppi |
| Video ports | 2 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 × HDMI 2.0, 1 × DisplayPort 1.2 |
| USB-C with charging | — | — |
| Stand adjustments | Tilt only | Tilt only |
| VESA mount | 100 × 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Speakers | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 years▲ | 2 years |
Highlighted rows are where the two monitors differ. The ▲ mark points to the better value where one can be named objectively; on fields like panel type or size there is no «better», it depends on what you want.
Size, resolution, panel, refresh rate and response time are each checked against the manufacturer's listing on Amazon.es. Anything we could not confirm shows as “—”: we would rather leave a gap than invent a figure.