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
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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" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | KOORUI 34E6UC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.5 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 165 | 120 | 240 | 280 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | Yes | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| 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 | 22.3 | 58.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95.4 | 72.1 | 80.9 | 96.2 | 58.4 | 73.1 | 77.3 | 99.9 | 90.2 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.2 | 77.3 | 89.7 | 69.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 43.8 | 87.8 | 95.2 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.7 | 55.7 | 72.3 | 69.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 94 | 91.4 | 77.4 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 76.7 | 81.9 | 72.3 | 69.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 90.1 | 97.1 | 99.4 |
| KOORUI 34E6UC Compare | 88.3 | 3.7 | 80.9 | 96.2 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 82 | 55 | 84.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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