MSI Non Glare FreeSync Optix MAG301CR2 200Hz Curved Monitor with High Dynamic Range for Immersive Gaming Experience Review

When I first tried to enter the serial number and 3-digit CHK number, I couldn't register my monitor. I contacted the manufacturer and went through the registration process. I wasn't sure if this screen would be wide enough for my professional use. I am the author of a tutorial and I would like the pages to be displayed side by side on the monitor. This one is wide enough for easy assembly, has a solid base for my desk, height and tilt adjustable. A solid base is important to me as reviews of…

So this is my first gaming monitor for my first gaming rig, so personally I think it's a really good one, especially since it's on sale. I didn't have any problems with it, but I had to use the settings and play around with it to my personal preferences, but that's something everyone has to do for themselves. One thing that still confuses me is that there is no headphone hanger, nor do I know what they mean when they say that in the name of this product. Otherwise a great monitor.

First, the monitor can reach 200 Hz. The monitor comes with three cables, an HDMI cable, a DisplayPort cable and a USB Type-B connector. HDMI tops out at 180Hz and Displayport tops out at 200Hz. I use the Displayport cable almost exclusively and get great results. There are some pretty good color options and the OSD works well, although it doesn't have many modular options for those who are the most technical and picky about setup. The monitor is big. The curve is just the right size and won't…

I got this monitor for $300 with tax and shipping but I don't think it should be listed for more. It's a decent monitor, but it's 1080p and a VA panel. Since it is "in my opinion" a budget UW, there will be little compromise. When delivered, the monitor is not calibrated and there is a smearing of gray and black. Response time is pretty good in the 100-200Hz range, but I don't recommend gaming below that. In some situations, the screen flickers, so be aware of that. If like me you expect to be…

I'm not saying I'm an expert or that I can tell any major differences from this or any competitor. If you're an "average" person who wants or needs a widescreen with good screen quality, this is a winner. The only thing that confuses me is that the rainbow light on the back always seems to be active (it can probably be turned off, I just couldn't find it). I like that it has multiple input types and can be positioned as needed.

Specifications for this monitor should be: MSI Full HD Non-Glare 1ms 2560 x 1080 Ultra Wide 180Hz Refresh Rate HDR Ready USB/DP/HDMI Smart Headset Hanger FreeSync 30" Gaming Curved Monitor (Optix MAG301CR2) - Black Although this is a good monitor is, the maximum it outputs is 180hz At first I thought maybe my graphics card is limiting the frame rate but since I got the RTX 3090 it's the same 180hz result Shouldn't have returned since the Monitor size this is what I was looking for Great for…

I'm giving this review 3 stars because the first monitor I received was damaged, had a dead pixel and stopped working the second day after receiving it BUT Revain's customer service has been really supportive and one of the best support teams ever I had ever dealt with this situation. Aside from the sad fact that I have to wait another week to use this monitor, I love this thing and don't plan to change it for a while.

Love the perfect sized monitor, a bit odd I've been using 1920×1080 for years but well worth the money especially on black friday.

Bought this monitor for the high refresh rate and the ability to play at 120hz on PS5. He does both perfectly. Great monitor!

Depending on what is happening on the screen, the image will sometimes flicker or "turn off". He doesn't wake up reliably. Broke after 3-4 months of use.

This monitor is horrible for gaming, ghosting and blackspot are very bad even when playing at 120+ fps and in the sunlight but especially bad for high contrast games or in the dark. I set the monitor to 200Hz with the fastest response time and it didn't help much. Also, the built in picture presets don't work and I had to set the contrast to 50 because the dynamic range is terrible, blowing out highlights and suppressing blacks. My advice: buy the MSI MAG302RF, the IPS version of this monitor…

The screen cannot be adjusted by moving up/down. It's basically a fixed attitude. Just rotate a few degrees up/down. It's not about a different screw size or bad screw quality! The base bracket is really poorly made, I didn't even tighten it, the base bracket is cracked as seen in the photos. I already knew this would be the case since it is shipped/made in China, no wonder they have a decent discount on this model. I will ask them to exchange the base and send me the correct size screw…

The box was a little crumpled so I was a little afraid to unpack the purchase, they did a really good job protecting it with pillows in the box, I've had the monitor for a few days already and it works great, it's everything i was looking for as a trader and will be using it for gaming soon so far so good. The monitor arrived smooth and without scratches.

This monitor was only 3 inches larger than the last model I bought and yet that 3 inches is a big difference not only in the size of the monitor but also in the size of the legs. They were too big for the monitor to fit on a monitor stand, but because it's so big it came with a wall mount plate. Although very nice.

I have a gaming computer rental company, I have used monitors from many companies: Samsung, AOC, Philip, Dell, ViewSonic. This is the first MSI product I've used, True average color, Good viewing angles, Curved screen for watching movies with great depth, Plain text mode with no distortion. Perfect ergonomics, tilt, left-right rotation, height, portrait. With the right price I would recommend this product to anyone!

This monitor is great for school work and new game consoles! The screen is mounted on a stand with an integrated rail, allowing you to tilt the screen up, down, and in almost any direction.

tl; dr The monitor is pretty good considering it's curved, 30 inches, 2560 x 1080 res, 200Hz, AMD Freesync, anti-glare, HDR, like daaaaaamn. All these things together make for a really great gaming and viewing experience. HOWEVER there is a ghosting problem, I've read many other talks about it, but THERE IS A SOLUTION. Make sure you're running at 200Hz, which requires using a display port. I would also recommend a higher quality Displayport cable than the one that comes with this monitor. Use…

The monitor worked for 45 minutes, then it broke. Bought another display cable, still doesn't work. Have someone else try the monitor on their computer to see if it's not my graphics card, it doesn't work on theirs either. Very disappointed as the price of the monitor. I had to send it back.

I should have taken a picture before packing. Hundreds of red sticking and blinking pixels. Against the green background it looked like Christmas. Nobody could miss it. It wasn't just one area, it was the entire screen. The shipping carton is undamaged, the corners are not broken off, the packaging material is intact. It doesn't seem to be due to poor handling. I started the return process immediately but left it on for a few more hours. After about 3 hours the whole screen started flashing on…

Just the right size. I could have bought a huge screen, but as I analyzed the movements of my table and my neck, I realized that if it were bigger, it would be like sitting in the front row of a movie theater. The bigger they are, the further away you should be from them.