ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" vs MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5"
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Black 2026
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Black 2026
The ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AQL5A is a 27-inch gaming monitor with a 210 Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it ideal for competitive gaming. It supports both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, and offers multiple connectivity options including HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and height-adjustable stand, though the sample size is limited.
Pros
- High refresh rate 210 Hz
- Fast 1ms response time
- Built-in speakers
- Height-adjustable stand
- Multiple connectivity options
Cons
- Limited sample size for sentiment
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
Users are very satisfied with this MSI monitor, praising its compact size, easy setup, and reasonable price. It works well as a secondary screen or for basic tasks like banking. One reviewer noted a discrepancy in the specs, as the monitor does not actually have a DisplayPort connection despite being advertised with one.
Pros
- compact size
- easy setup
- reasonable price
- good for second screen
- works with VGA to HDMI
Cons
- missing DisplayPort despite specs
- no DisplayPort connection
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" | MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | โ | โ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 210 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | 1.073 Billion | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | โ★ | โ |
| Headphone Jack | โ | โ★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | โ★ | โ |
| Tilt | โ | โ |
| Swivel | โ★ | โ |
| Pivot | โ★ | โ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | โ | โ |
| Touchscreen | โ | โ |
| PIP/PBP | โ | โ |
| Power | โ | 15W★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg | 2.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Black 2026
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Black 2026
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
