MSI MAG 321CUPDF 31.5" Metallic Black 2025
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 321CUPDF 31.5" Metallic Black 2025
The MSI MAG 321CUPDF monitor receives high praise from users for its excellent image quality and high refresh rate, making it a great choice for gaming. Reviewers consistently note the beautiful graphics and easy setup, with one mentioning imperceptible ghosting. All four verified buyers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting great value for the price.
Pros
- Great image quality
- High refresh rate
- Beautiful graphics
- Easy setup
- Variable refresh rate
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
A budget-friendly Dell 22-inch monitor that delivers solid image quality for the price. Many users praised its value, but several encountered logistical problems such as missing or incorrect cables (e.g., wrong power cord, no DisplayPort despite listing), and one even received broken units. Overall, those who got it working were satisfied, especially in dual-monitor setups where it matched far more expensive models.
Pros
- Good image quality for the price
- Excellent value for money
- Matches expensive models in dual setup
Cons
- Missing DisplayPort despite listing
- Wrong power cable supplied
- Fragile packaging causes damage in transit
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MAG 321CUPDF 31.5" | Dell SE2225HM 21" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 93% Adobe RGB, 97% DCI-P3, 136% sRGB | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 90W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.67 kg | 2.96 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 321CUPDF 31.5" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.