MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2026
MSI
56 Overall Score
vs
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2026
Acer
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2026
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Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2026
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
This Acer monitor delivers excellent IPS picture quality and smooth 240Hz performance at a very competitive price. Verified buyers praise its color accuracy, fast response time, and minimal ghosting, though the built-in speakers are notably poor. Overall, it is highly recommended for gaming, especially shooters and eSports, as a great value upgrade from 1080p.
Pros
- Excellent IPS picture quality
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Fast 0.5ms response time
- Great value for the price
- Minimal ghosting and light bleed
Cons
- Poor built-in speakers
- HDMI 2.0 only (not 2.1)
- Minor IPS light bleed at edges
Picture quality 5
Refresh rate 3
Value for money 4
Built in speakers 2
Ghosting 2
Connectivity 2
Scores
Office
Professional
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 86% Adobe RGB / 91% DCI-P3 / 121% sRGB (CIE 1976) | sRGB 99% |
| Color Depth | 16.7M colors | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | No | Display Port 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.0 Ports |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 60W★ |
| Weight | 4.80 kg★ | 4.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2026
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong color (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 20260.661score per dollar
vs
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27" Black 20260.432score per dollar
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2026 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx 27"
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
