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MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" Black 2024

★★★★★ 4.5 (105)

A 250Hz VA panel with a 0.5ms GtG response time delivers blur-free motion clarity, ideal for fast-paced shooters. Its frameless design and console mode offer clean multi-display setups and native 120Hz support for PS5 and Xbox. This monitor is best for competitive esports gamers who prioritize raw speed over high resolution or office productivity.

Screen 25
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 250 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" Black 2024 monitor
70 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong performance (94th percentile) 94th
  • Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong feature (86th percentile) 86th
  • Strong color (70th percentile) 70th

Cons

  • Below average display (30th percentile)
  • Below average compact (32th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '24: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '25: 4.3★ · 3 reviewsQ2 '25: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviews223322Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 69.7
Portability 32.1
Display 29.7
Feature 86.3
Ergonomic 49
Performance 94.2
Connectivity 58.6
Social Proof 90.9

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 25"
Resolution 1920 (Full HD)
Panel Type VA
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Curved No

Performance

Refresh Rate 250 Hz
Response Time 0.5
Adaptive Sync Adaptive-Sync

Color & HDR

Brightness 250 nits
Color Gamut 82% Adobe RGB, 78% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB
Color Depth 8-bit (8-bit + FRC)
HDR HDR Ready
HDR Support HDR

Connectivity

HDMI Ports 2
DisplayPort 1
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 Yes
Power 36
Weight 3.3 kg / 7.2 lbs

vs Competition

Spec MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Dell S2725QC S2725QC
Screen Size 25 27 27 34 27 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 2560x1440 3440 x 1440 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Panel Type VA IPS WOLED VA IPS IPS
Refresh Rate 250 180 280 165 144 120
Response Time Ms 0.5 1 0.029999999329447746 1 1 8
Adaptive Sync Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium
Hdr HDR Ready DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR True Black 500 DisplayHDR 400 HDR10+ HDR
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" 69.732.129.786.34994.258.690.9
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare 94.673.988.472.490.482.49898.4
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G Compare 99.68576.686.390.499.395.374.3
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare 9577.278.897.372.17899.986
Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare 92.660.988.472.490.473.891.278.1
Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare 64.582.488.472.472.144.287.795.6

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$150 3 offers across 3 retailers
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$150
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$471
Newegg.ca 1 offers From CA$494

Price History

CA$100 CA$200 CA$300 CA$400 CA$500 CA$600 May 10May 26 CA$494

Usage Scores

Overall (70.2)Gaming (63.4)Office (59)Creative (55.8)Portable (13.2)Professional (56.8)Entertainment (54.4)

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