MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025
The 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time on its 21.5-inch IPS panel deliver smoother motion than standard 60Hz office displays. Its compact design with thin bezels and VESA mount support makes it a practical choice for space-constrained multi-monitor setups. This monitor is best for office workers and students who want a flicker-free, eye-comfort-focused display for daily productivity and light gaming.
Screen 21.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR Yes
47 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong feature (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong performance (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
75/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 107.4% sRGB, 84% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million Colors |
| HDR | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 15 |
| Weight | 2.3 kg / 5.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MP225 22" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Apple Studio Display XDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.5 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 120 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | - |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | Yes | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MP225 22" | 50 | 80.1 | 21.5 | 69.8 | 38.7 | 47.7 | 68.1 | 22.4 | 58.5 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 77.3 | 99.7 | 96.2 | 74.6 | 90.6 | 96.4 | 97.1 | 95.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.2 | 58.7 | 97.9 | 84.8 | 99.1 | 90.6 | 98 | 82 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.2 | 40.7 | 79 | 69.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 99.6 | 87.8 | 95.2 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 77.3 | 98.7 | 96.2 | 0 | 90.6 | 56.4 | 99.4 | 95.2 |
| Apple Studio Display XDR Compare | 99.7 | 81.9 | 99.4 | 94.4 | 74.6 | 66.6 | 56.4 | 90.3 | 67.3 |
Usage Scores
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