MSI PRO MP241W E14V 24" White

The MSI PRO MP241W E14V hits 144Hz at 1ms for under USD 100, which is the main event here. Performance lands in the 73rd percentile, but display quality drops to the 39th percentile and color to the 33rd. It's a budget speed monitor, nothing more, nothing less.

The 144Hz refresh rate is the star here, and it's a legitimate one. Paired with a 1ms response time and FreeSync support, this panel handles motion better than most monitors in its class. The performance score of 73rd percentile backs that up. Fast-paced games will feel smooth, and even desktop scrolling gets that nice fluid feel you can't go back from once you've experienced it. The IPS panel means viewing angles are decent too, so you won't get that washed-out look when you lean back in your chair.

But the display itself is where things get shaky. The 39th percentile display score means the panel quality is below average for this category. The 33rd percentile color score is a real weak spot. HDR Ready is listed as a feature, but on a 1080p panel with this color performance, it's more of a checkbox than a meaningful upgrade. Don't expect vibrant, accurate colors out of the box. This is a speed-first panel, and everything else takes a back seat.

Stacked against the competition, the MSI PRO MP241W E14V occupies a specific niche. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B and KOORUI 34E6UC are ultrawide panels with far better color and display scores, but they cost significantly more and take up way more desk space. The Dell S2725QC and HP OMEN 27qs G2 both offer better overall quality, with the HP especially strong on gaming performance. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is probably the closest competitor in spirit, a budget gaming panel with a higher resolution. What the MSI has that none of them do is the combination of 144Hz, a 24-inch footprint, and a sub-USD 100 price tag. It's the budget speed option, and it owns that lane.

At USD 92-94 in the US, this monitor is aggressively priced for what it offers. A 144Hz IPS panel under a hundred bucks is not something you see every day, and that's the whole pitch here. The CAD 217 listing in Canada is a different story, but currency differences make direct comparison tricky. The value proposition hinges entirely on whether you prioritize refresh rate over everything else. If you do, this is a steal. If you care about color accuracy or display quality, you'll need to spend more elsewhere.

The MSI PRO MP241W E14V is a 24-inch 1080p IPS panel that tries to be a budget gaming monitor and an office monitor at the same time. The headline spec is the 144Hz refresh rate with a 1ms response time, which lands it in the 73rd percentile for performance in our database. That's a genuinely strong showing for a monitor in this price bracket, and it's the main reason anyone should look at this thing. The compact size also scores well, sitting at the 87th percentile, which makes sense for a 24-inch panel that weighs just 454g.

But the scores tell a more complicated story. The display quality itself only reaches the 39th percentile, and color performance is even rougher at the 33rd percentile. The overall score of 51.9 out of 100 puts it firmly in the middle of the pack. You're getting a fast refresh rate and a small footprint, but you're giving up color accuracy and display quality to get there. For the price, that trade-off might be worth it. For creative work, it absolutely is not.

Skip this if you do any kind of creative work. The 37.4 out of 100 creative score and 33rd percentile color performance make it a poor fit for photo editing, video work, or anything where color accuracy matters. Also skip it if you need good ergonomics. The 48th percentile ergonomic score means you're stuck with tilt only, no height adjustment, no swivel. And if you need multiple inputs, the 46th percentile connectivity score with just one HDMI and one DisplayPort might leave you swapping cables more than you'd like.

The MSI PRO MP241W E14V is a monitor with a very clear identity. It's a budget 144Hz panel that sacrifices display quality and color accuracy to hit a price point. The 51.9 out of 100 overall score reflects that compromise. If you're a gamer on a tight budget who wants smooth motion above all else, this is a solid pick. The 73rd percentile performance score and 87th percentile compactness score are the reasons to buy. If you do any creative work, the 37.4 creative score should send you running in the other direction. Know what you're getting, and this monitor delivers exactly that.