Monitors / Comparison

MSI G242L E14 vs Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA

Monitor · MSI

MSI G242L E14

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA

43″ · 3840×1200 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution86
Panel66
Response time50
Verdict

MSI G242L E14 and Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Resolution: Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA leads (3840×1200 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI G242L E14 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

MSI G242L E14

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI G242L E14Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA
64Gear score64
23.8″Screen size43″
1920×1080Resolution3840×1200
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelVA
—Response time5 ms
≈ $80Estimated 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 G242L E14 or Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA better?

MSI G242L E14 and Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Resolution: Samsung LC43J890DKNXZA leads (3840×1200 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI G242L E14 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI G242L E14 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).