ASUS VP229Q 21.5" Black 2020
ASUS
45 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
81 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS VP229Q 21.5" | MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz | 288 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (8-Bit) | 130% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 12W★ | — |
| Weight | 2.90 kg★ | 6.08 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VP229Q 21.5" Black 2020
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average color (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average display (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
ASUS VP229Q 21.5" Black 20200.015score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" Metallic Black 20250.010score per dollar
ASUS VP229Q 21.5" Black 2020 offers 1.5x better value for money
ASUS VP229Q 21.5" Black 2020
MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" Metallic Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27"
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.
