MSI PRO MP225 E12VL 22" Black 2026
The 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on its VA panel provide smoother motion than typical 60Hz office displays, making everyday scrolling feel more responsive. Its compact 21.5-inch size and VESA mount compatibility offer a practical, space-saving design for cluttered desks. This monitor is best for office workers and students who want a fluid, flicker-free experience for documents and web browsing, with the occasional benefit of smoother casual gaming.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong performance (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong feature (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average display (16th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 22" |
| Resolution | 1980x1080 |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | No |
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 | 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI PRO MP225 E12VL 22" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 22 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1980 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 480 | 210 | 120 | 240 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | No | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI PRO MP225 E12VL 22" | 59.1 | 81.7 | 16.1 | 73.8 | 55.2 | 74.3 | 36.7 | 67.9 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83.1 | 63.5 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.5 | 99.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 75 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 73.2 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.9 | 79.4 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92.7 | 61 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 94.8 | 92.9 | 78.1 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 87.3 | 79.4 | 90 | 87.3 | 91.9 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 71.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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