MSI Pro Series PRO MP243L E14W 23.8" Matte Black 2025

The MSI PRO MP243L E14W delivers 144Hz and 1ms response at a budget price, with performance in the 73rd percentile. Color and connectivity are weak spots, but for $153 USD it's a fair deal for casual gamers. Worth buying if smooth motion matters more than vibrant color.

The 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time are the headline acts here, and they deliver where it counts for competitive gaming. Fast motion stays reasonably clear, and Adaptive-Sync keeps tearing at bay if your GPU plays nice. But the 4ms GTG response time is more realistic for everyday use, and the 250-nit brightness means this panel struggles in bright rooms. The 1500:1 contrast ratio is actually a bit better than typical IPS panels in this range, which helps dark scenes look less washed out. Still, the color performance sits in the 16th percentile, so don't expect vibrant, accurate colors out of the box.

Stacked against the LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, the MSI gives up screen size, brightness, and likely color quality, but it costs a lot less. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a completely different beast, an ultrawide with far better specs and a much higher price tag. The BenQ MA Series MA270U and Dell S2725QC both target productivity users with higher resolutions and better panels, so they're not direct competitors for a budget gaming monitor. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is probably the closest rival here, offering a larger 27-inch 1440p panel with better color, but you'll pay more for it. If your budget is tight and 1080p is fine, the MSI holds its own.

At $153 USD, this monitor is cheap for a 144Hz IPS panel. You're getting smooth motion and decent contrast without paying for extras you might not need. But the connectivity is barebones, the stand is basic, and the color performance is underwhelming. If you just need a fast, no-frills display for gaming or office work, the price is fair. If you want better color or more ports, you'll need to spend more elsewhere.

The MSI PRO MP243L E14W is a 23.8-inch 1080p IPS panel aimed at budget-conscious gamers and office users who want 144Hz without spending a fortune. It keeps things simple: one HDMI port, a VGA port, tilt adjustment, and a VESA mount if you want to get fancy. At 250 nits and a 1500:1 contrast ratio, it's not going to win any HDR awards, but it gets the job done for everyday use.

Our database puts this monitor's performance at the 73rd percentile, which is solid for the price class. But the display and color scores land in the low 20s, so you're trading visual punch for that smooth refresh rate. If you mostly play fast-paced games or just want buttery scrolling in Windows, that trade might be worth it.

Skip this if you need accurate color for photo or video work, because the color performance is in the 16th percentile and brightness is limited. Also skip it if you need multiple modern inputs, since one HDMI port and a VGA port won't cut it for multi-device setups. And if you work in a bright room, the 250-nit panel will feel dim.

This monitor is for budget gamers and office users who want 144Hz smoothness without spending over $200. It's not for color-sensitive work, bright rooms, or multi-device setups. If you can live with the basic stand and limited ports, it's a solid entry-level pick.