Monitors / Comparison

MSI G242C vs VIOTEK SUW49DA

Monitor · MSI

MSI G242C

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate69
Resolution55
Panel66
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Monitor · Viotek

VIOTEK SUW49DA

49″ · 5120×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution97
Panel66
Response time30
Verdict

MSI G242C and VIOTEK SUW49DA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Resolution: VIOTEK SUW49DA leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G242C leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G242C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

VIOTEK SUW49DA

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G242CVIOTEK SUW49DA
64Gear score64
23.6″Screen size49″
1920×1080Resolution5120×1440
170 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time8 ms
≈ $179Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is MSI G242C or VIOTEK SUW49DA better?

MSI G242C and VIOTEK SUW49DA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Resolution: VIOTEK SUW49DA leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G242C leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G242C leads (170 Hz vs 120 Hz).