MSI MP225V 22" Black
The 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time on its VA panel deliver smoother motion than standard 60Hz office displays. Its space-saving design with thin bezels and VESA mountability makes it a practical choice for tidy, multi-monitor setups. This monitor is best for home office users and students who want a fluid, eye-comfort-focused display for productivity and light media consumption.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong portability (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average display (12th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202696/100
Buyers in Q2 2026 found this monitor easy to set up, with great picture quality, non-glare screen, and useful features like auto-on and anti-flicker. It's praised as affordable and suitable for light gaming and school work.
- Easy plug-and-play setup and auto-on feature when computer powers up.
- Great picture quality with non-glare screen and good colors.
- Budget-friendly, ideal for kids' school work and light gaming.
- Includes anti-flicker technology to reduce eye strain.
- Q1 202667/100
Buyers found this budget 1080p VA monitor a good value for light gaming and office use, with positive mentions of price, weight, and performance. A few reported defects or Linux compatibility issues.
- Great value at ~$60 for 1080p/100Hz, but some had Linux/Intel GPU black screen issues at 100Hz.
- One monitor died after 4 months of light use; buyer called it a waste of money.
- Extremely lightweight, great for monitor arms and frequent repositioning.
- Buyers buying two were happy with the setup, though one noted to check cable requirements.
- Q3 202575/100
Two reviews praise the monitor's price-quality ratio and gaming performance, while one reports severe screen tearing and poor picture quality, deeming it unusable.
- Bad screen tearing with browser windows, grainy picture, unusable as secondary monitor.
- Excellent value for money, good Hz, thin bezels, fast assembly.
- No physical buttons for brightness; requires software. Minor but noted.
- Includes extra HDMI cable, works well after 4 months of use.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 |
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 |
| Weight | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MP225V 22" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.450000762939453 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 240 | 280 | 180 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MP225V 22" | 69.8 | 73.6 | 11.8 | 72.1 | 49.3 | 69.2 | 28.6 | 85.3 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.5 | 78.7 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 76.7 | 45.2 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 89.9 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 88.1 | 15.1 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 66.7 | 82.5 | 58.3 | 99.5 |
| Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare | 83.4 | 68.6 | 64.3 | 91.6 | 90.5 | 92.1 | 91.5 | 64.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$98
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$208
Price History
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
