MSI Full HD Rapid-IPS 1ms 2560 x 1080 Ultra Wide 200Hz Refresh Rate HDR Ready G-Sync Compatible 30” Gaming Monitor (Optix MAG301RF)

It is beautiful for what he needs it for. It was a birthday gift and he is 100% satisfied.

I can’t say there is anything I dislike about this monitor. I’ve had it for about 2 months now and gaming on it has been a real joy so far!

I was looking for a flat high refresh rate ultrawide that would help me multitask for work but not too wide that while gaming, I would be breaking my neck to see my HUD. Found this and I couldnt be happier. It is an esports monitor so having 200hz while in Valorant, Rocket League, and Apex is awesome. The 30 gives me just enough more screen info that I would be missing with a 24 while not being distracting. Plus colors look great because it is IPS. Would definitely recommend this to anyone in the same boat as me.

I guess not a lot of people out there are looking for a flat, ultrawide 1080p monitor because at under $300 this monitor is the most ridiculous value Ive come across. Its fully specd for esports gaming. 200hz, low response time, smaller screen size (30 vs standard 34), etc. Its only 1080p but that just means its easy to drive. Throughout the last several GPU generations 1440p and 4k gaming required constant upgrading to keep the framerates decent. That may be changed now due to the 4000 series, but staying at 1080p still has its merits unless youre forking out for the at least a 4080. You could take this monitor and get a 4070 ti and game on it for a decade with high settings. I cant believe this thing is under $300.

If youre using this monitor primarily for gaming, you will not be disappointed. The high refresh rate was a big step up from my previous 60hz monitor, and the extra FOV from the space on the sides was useful. However, gaming is not my main hobby and I also use this monitor for work (computer programming) and watching videos. My main issue with this monitor is the color accuracy. Bright reds always seem to be very washed out in comparison to my old ASUS ProArt, no matter how much calibration I did. Then again, if youre just looking for a gaming monitor and dont care about color accuracy, then do consider this monitor. In my case I think I will trade this for a 27 4K monitor from Dell.

I love this gaming monitor. The stand is very sturdy and rotates nicely. The border around the glass is very thin on all 3 sides and the fourth side is nice and dark. Assembly was cake and the G-sync function, 1ms response time and 200hz refresh rate really make this the perfect gaming monitor for the price. It came with an HDMI cord, a DP cord, and a USB 3.0 cord. I can see why this brand is used in tournament play. The RGB is not so bright that it is a distraction which I also like. This is probably the best deal for the money on Amazon at the moment that is made for Nvidia gaming.

Good monitor, just wanted to let anyone know who is curious that this monitor runs at 8 bit when clocked at 200hz, but goes to 10 bit at 165hz 2560x1080

I’ve been using the Lenovo Y25-25 for a year or so. It’s a superior panel in terms of refresh rate, but lower resolution. My initial impressions of this panel is that it’s nearly identical in image quality aside from the obvious pixel density making text appear more clear. Gaming on it has been pleasant so far. There’s a curved Acer monitor with similar specs (30” ultrawide, 2060x1080, 1ms response, 200hz) that is curved, and is $60 cheaper than this. You have a VA instead of IPS on that, so I’ll see tomorrow how they compare. Only other criticism, and I imagine it’s so the depth of the monitor itself is reduced, is an external power supply, which I’m not a big fan of. I preferred the built in PSU, with the desktop PSU cable on my Lenovo rather than the laptop style external PSU. Will update this review in the coming days as I test that competitor from Acer (XZ6) and ASUS ROG STRIX XG309CM. UPDATE: so my summary between the three monitors is that this unit is the best value of the 3! For $269, you’re going to be hard pressed to find an ultrawide with similar response time and refresh rate. Most will be lower refresh rate, and the one that is (ROG STRIX) is over $100 more for just 20hz additional. The ROG has superior refresh rate, and arguably more features, but none that make up for the cost difference. The Acer has identical specs to this but far too much ghosting and streaking due to its VA panel for me to recommend it to any FPS gamer, and it’s VESA mounting takes 3-5 inches of depth from your desk. But at $220 (it’s sale price), it’s a strong value for productivity or people that won’t need the high refresh rate / low response time when gaming. Summary: The 1080p ultrawide market is lacking as more and more panels move to 1440p. It seems people are valuing resolution far more than frames since 2021, despite the graphics cards that can take full advantage of them still being cost prohibitive. For those of us that are using older cards or want to emphasize frames per second over all other factors, 1080p still makes a lot of sense. So if you need a 1080p panel for gaming and productivity, I can’t think of one I’d recommend that packs as much value per dollar over this one. SYSTEM SPECS: (for context to my gaming-related comments): Ryzen 5 5600X NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition 32GB Kingston Fury Renegade 3600 DDR4 RAM (4x8 configuration) Msi B550 Pro-Vdh motherboard Game used for testing: Halo Infinite w/ Custom Video settings (FOV 98°, mostly Low settings with Terrain, Flocking, and two other CPU bound settings set to Ultra).

Great monitor, and picture quality for the value. However after 16 days of use all of a sudden a stuck pixel line appeared. Luckily still within the window period where I can still return and exchange. My replacement monitor is on the way and hopefully do not have the same issue. Other than this I would give it five stars.

This monitor fills a very specific niche but it does it well. I love ultrawides but 34 is too large to be used everyday comfortably for me. Also, 2560x1080 is an easier resolution to drive than 3440x1440. I have a RTX 3060ti and it is perfect for this monitor. The colors out of the box are kind of washed out with very little pop. I had to mess with various settings to get the vibrant effect I like. My unit came with zero dead pixels and very little back light bleeding (even with high brightness). The HDR compatibility is almost a waste of time. The monitor itself doesnt get that bright and turning it on doesnt really do anything for most games. The only game I see a difference on is Doom Eternal and it absolutely makes the colors bright and vibrant. It really looks fantastic. I suppose its how the actual game was designed and not the monitor itself in most cases. Fun Fact: if you create a custom resolution in the Nvdia control panel you can enable 10 bit color up to 191hz @ 2560x1080. I dont see a difference but maybe somebody will. The 200hz feels super smooth and is very responsive. Blur busters UFO test shows nice details. Minimal motion blur. I hate VA panels due to the smearing effect. This is really the only monitor in town that is an ultrawide 30inches, IPS and 200HZ. Black frame insertion is present and actually works but due to the low brightness of the monitor it darkens the pictures a little too much for my eyes. Some games look good . Some dont. Its nice to have the option though. Minimal gamer aesthetics. With the exception of the RGB strip on the back this looks like a normal monitor with a normal stand that doesnt stick out too much. You can turn the RGB strip off in the settings. In the end Im super happy with the monitor and would recommend it to anybody looking for these specific features. I paid under 300 w/tax for this and I feel its a steal for that. There is lots of value here.