MSI’s 24.5-Inch G253PF Gaming Monitor Can Hit 380Hz

MSI’s gaming monitor lineup will get another increase right this moment because of the addition of the G253PF. MSI goals the G253PF immediately on the eSports crowd and equips it with a 24.5-inch in-plane switching (IPS) panel with Full HD (1920 x 1080) decision. However the standout characteristic right here is the 380Hz refresh charge of the monitor.

The 380Hz may not look that spectacular subsequent to the 500Hz Alienware AW2524H we reviewed not too long ago, however we’re assured the G253PF will not promote for anyplace close to $829. We must always not overlook that you’re restricted to 240Hz in Full HD decision when connecting by way of HDMI. The 380Hz refresh charge is unlocked utilizing the DisplayPort interface solely when overclocking is enabled.

Given the IPS expertise lurking beneath, you will solely discover a typical distinction ratio of 1,000:1, in comparison with the roughly 3,000:1 you will discover on competing VA panels. MSI additionally presents a gray-to-gray 1ms response time and Nvidia G-Sync help. Typical brightness vary is 320 nits, whereas peak HDR brightness is 400 nits (VESA DisplayHDR 400 Licensed). MSI additionally says the G253PF covers 106 % of the sRGB colour gamut, whereas DCI-P3 protection is available in at an affordable 83 %.

MSI has outfitted the G253PF with two HDMI 2.0b ports and a single DisplayPort 1.4a port. You will additionally discover a headphone jack, however no USB ports or built-in audio system. The monitor could be adjusted for tilt (5 to twenty levels) and peak (0 to 130 mm), however there isn’t a adjustment for swivel or swivel.