Description
The MSI MAG 255XF is the ultimate competitive gaming monitor in the MAG FHD lineup — pushing the refresh rate ceiling to a blazing 300Hz via DisplayPort, a significant step up from the 200Hz MAG 255F E20 and MAG 274F. With a 25" Rapid IPS panel for clear, balanced colors and wide 178°/178° viewing angles, 0.5ms GTG response time, AMD FreeSync Premium for tear-free gameplay, DisplayPort 1.4a + dual HDMI 2.0b connectivity, and headphone output, the MAG 255XF is purpose-built for esports players and competitive gamers who demand the absolute maximum in motion clarity and responsiveness.
300Hz Refresh Rate - The Ultimate Competitive Advantage
The MAG 255XF's 300Hz refresh rate (via DisplayPort) is the highest available in the MAG FHD lineup — delivering 50% more frames per second than 200Hz monitors and 100% more than 144Hz monitors for the smoothest, most responsive competitive gaming experience possible. At 300Hz, on-screen motion is so fluid that target tracking, reaction time, and overall competitive performance are measurably improved in fast-paced FPS, battle royale, and esports titles where every millisecond matters.
Rapid IPS & 0.5ms GTG - Zero Compromise on Quality or Speed
The Rapid IPS panel maintains accurate, vibrant colors and wide 178°/178° viewing angles at 300Hz — delivering both the color quality of IPS and the extreme speed required for 300Hz competitive gaming without the color compromise of TN panels. The 0.5ms GTG (minimum) response time virtually eliminates ghosting and pixel transition artifacts even at 300Hz, ensuring the cleanest possible image during the most rapid on-screen movement.
AMD FreeSync Premium - Tear-Free at 300Hz
AMD FreeSync Premium synchronizes the monitor's 300Hz refresh rate with your GPU's frame output — eliminating screen tearing and stuttering across the full supported refresh rate range with a low framerate compensation (LFC) requirement for smooth performance even when frame rates drop below the monitor's maximum. FreeSync Premium provides a more stable and fluid gaming experience than basic FreeSync at extreme refresh rates.
DisplayPort 1.4a & Dual HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort 1.4a provides the bandwidth required for Full HD gaming at the full 300Hz refresh rate from a desktop PC, while dual HDMI 2.0b inputs support FHD@240Hz from compatible PCs and consoles — enabling simultaneous connection of two devices without cable swapping. The headphone output enables direct audio connection for a complete competitive gaming setup.
Quick Specifications
- Model: MAG 255XF
- Screen Size: 25"
- Panel Type: Rapid IPS
- Resolution: 1920×1080 (Full HD)
- Refresh Rate: 300Hz (via DisplayPort)
- Response Time: 0.5ms GTG (Min)
- Brightness: 250 nits
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- Sync: AMD FreeSync Premium
- Ports: 1× DisplayPort 1.4a, 2× HDMI 2.0b, Headphone Out
Technical Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Model | MAG 255XF |
| Screen Size | 25" |
| Panel Type | Rapid IPS |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 (Full HD) |
| Refresh Rate | 300Hz (via DisplayPort) |
| Response Time | 0.5ms GTG (Min) |
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Ports | 1× DisplayPort 1.4a, 2× HDMI 2.0b, Headphone Out |
