MSI 22" Full HD 100Hz
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 (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong feature (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong color (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong performance (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average display (12th 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 | 22" |
| 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 22" Full HD 100Hz | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 22 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 120 | 240 | 280 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI 22" Full HD 100Hz | 73.7 | 72.2 | 12.3 | 74.1 | 55.7 | 73 | 37.2 | 85.7 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 75.1 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 74 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 77.1 | 79.6 | 90 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 46.2 | 89.9 | 95.6 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92.7 | 61.1 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 94.8 | 92.9 | 78.7 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 80 | 46.7 | 72.6 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 91.5 | 89.9 | 99.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 90 | 15.2 | 76.7 | 92.4 | 71.2 | 84.7 | 64.1 | 99.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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