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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.
Screen 21.450000762939453
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 120 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR10
53 Overall Score
Price CA$90
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong performance (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average display (13th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 21.45" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| 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 | No |
| Power | 15 |
| Weight | 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI PRO MP225 E12VL 22" | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY | SANSUI 27 inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.450000762939453 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 160 | 300 | 240 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI PRO MP225 E12VL 22" | 50.6 | 85.2 | 12.6 | 72 | 48.5 | 70.4 | 41.6 | 66.4 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.2 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 72 | 90.4 | 43.6 | 87.7 | 95.5 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.1 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 85.9 | 90.4 | 75.1 | 87.7 | 73.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88 | 77.4 | 68.8 | 72 | 90.4 | 90.1 | 87.7 | 79.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY Compare | 75 | 40.3 | 42.8 | 91.5 | 90.4 | 87.2 | 66.9 | 99.5 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 92.8 | 16 | 68.8 | 72 | 90.4 | 84.8 | 77.1 | 90.8 |
Price
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