MSI MAG 255F E20 Gaming Monitor Overview

The MSI MAG 255F E20 is a high-refresh-rate gaming monitor built for competitive players who demand speed, clarity, and smooth visuals. Featuring a 24.5-inch Rapid IPS panel, 200Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-fast 0.5ms response time, it delivers fluid gameplay with minimal motion blur. AMD FreeSync Premium support and accurate color reproduction make it equally suitable for fast-paced esports and everyday content consumption.

Display Size and Panel Technology

The monitor features a 24.5-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) display, offering a balanced screen size that is ideal for competitive gaming. The Rapid IPS panel ensures faster response times than traditional IPS panels while maintaining excellent color accuracy and wide viewing angles.

With a flat screen design and active display area of 543.7 × 302.6 mm, the display provides a focused and distortion-free viewing experience.

Refresh Rate and Gaming Performance

Built for speed, the MSI MAG 255F E20 delivers a 200Hz refresh rate, ensuring ultra-smooth motion during fast gameplay. Combined with a 0.5ms GtG response time, it significantly reduces ghosting and motion blur, giving players a competitive edge in FPS and esports titles.

The monitor supports AMD FreeSync™ Premium, dynamically synchronizing the refresh rate with compatible GPUs to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering across the 48–200Hz active range.

Image Quality and Color Performance

The display delivers 300 nits brightness (SDR) and a 1000:1 native contrast ratio, producing clear highlights and deep blacks. It also supports an impressive 100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, enhancing visual depth in supported content.

Color reproduction is strong for its class:

100% sRGB
83% Adobe RGB
79% DCI-P3

With 1.07 billion colors using 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) color processing and an anti-glare surface, the monitor offers vibrant, consistent visuals across gaming, streaming, and creative use.

HDR and Visual Enhancements

The MSI MAG 255F E20 supports HDR Ready, allowing enhanced brightness and contrast in compatible games and media. While not full HDR certification, it improves overall image dynamics compared to standard SDR displays.

Connectivity Options

The monitor offers versatile connectivity for gaming PCs and consoles:

2 × HDMI 2.0b (up to 1080p at 200Hz)
1 × DisplayPort 1.2a (HBR2) (up to 1080p at 200Hz)
1 × Headphone-out

HDMI CEC is supported, while advanced features like KVM and PIP/PBP are not included.

Ergonomics and Mounting

The stand supports tilt adjustment from -5° to 20°, allowing users to find a comfortable viewing angle. For flexible setups, the monitor supports VESA 100 × 100 mm mounting and includes a Kensington lock for added security.

Power Efficiency

The MSI MAG 255F E20 uses an internal power board and supports 100–240V input at 50/60Hz, making it suitable for global use without external adapters.

Dimensions and Weight

With stand: 557.1 × 220.1 × 418.5 mm
Without stand: 557.1 × 66.4 × 326.9 mm
Net / Gross weight: 3.24 kg / 5.13 kg

Its compact footprint makes it ideal for smaller desks or multi-monitor gaming setups.