MSI MP225V 22" Black

★★★★☆ 4.4 (98)
Screen 21.450000762939453
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR Yes
MSI MP225V 22" Black monitor
56 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (84th percentile) 84th
  • Strong compact (74th percentile) 74th
  • Strong feature (72th percentile) 72th
  • Strong performance (70th percentile) 70th

Cons

  • Below average display (13th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (29th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q2 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '25: 5.0★ · 4 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ1 '26: 4.2★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.8★ · 5 reviews (approx. date)14265Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date
  1. Q2 202696/1004.8★5 reviews

    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.
  2. Q1 202667/1004.2★6 reviews

    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.
  3. Q3 202575/1005.0★4 reviews

    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 18 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 57.1
Portability 73.9
Display 12.9
Feature 72.4
Ergonomic 49.1
Performance 69.5
Connectivity 29
Social Proof 84.2

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 21.45"
Resolution 1920 (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 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
Weight 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs

vs Competition

Spec MSI MP225V 22" ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Dell S2725QC S2725QC Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D G70D LG UltraGear 27G640A-B SANSUI 27 inch
Screen Size 21.450000762939453 34 27 27 27 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080 3440 x 1440 3840 x 2160 3840x2160 2560 x 1440 2560 x 1440
Panel Type VA VA IPS IPS IPS IPS
Refresh Rate 100 165 120 144 300 200
Response Time Ms 1 1 8 1 1 1
Adaptive Sync Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium FreeSync
Hdr Yes DisplayHDR 400 HDR HDR10+ DisplayHDR 400 HDR
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
MSI MP225V 22" 57.173.912.972.449.169.52984.2
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare 9577.278.997.372.277.999.986.4
Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare 73.882.488.472.472.244.287.799.5
Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D G70D Compare 92.660.988.472.490.573.891.174.6
LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare 88.177.269.272.490.590.487.779.9
SANSUI 27 inch Compare 92.81669.272.490.585.277.591.2

Price

Value & Pricing

From £113 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.co.uk 1 offers From £113
£113

Usage Scores

Overall (56)Gaming (45.8)Office (47.9)Creative (39.8)Portable (34)Professional (41.3)Entertainment (39.3)

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