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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong performance (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong feature (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong social proof (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average display (16th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 22" |
| Resolution | 1980x1080 |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | No |
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 | 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI PRO MP225 E12VL 22" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 22 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 1980 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 165 | 500 | 360 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | No | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 500 True Black | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI PRO MP225 E12VL 22" | 59.1 | 81.7 | 16.1 | 73.8 | 55.2 | 74.3 | 36.7 | 67.9 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.5 | 79.4 | 99.8 | 97.2 | 91.9 | 97 | 97.5 | 95.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG Compare | 99.2 | 63.5 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.9 | 94.6 | 99.9 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.3 | 46.6 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.2 | 63.5 | 97.9 | 87.3 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 70.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.1 | 79.4 | 98.7 | 97.2 | 91.9 | 58.3 | 99.4 | 95.4 |
Usage Scores
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