MSI MP251W E2 24.5" Matte White 2024
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI MP251W E2 24.5" Matte White 2024
The monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users appreciate its budget-friendly price, sharp picture, and multiple video inputs, making it a good value for home office or basic use. However, several verified buyers report receiving damaged units or experiencing failures like a dead HDMI port, with poor customer service for replacements. Overall, it's a decent budget option if you're lucky with quality control.
Pros
- Budget-friendly price
- Sharp picture quality
- Multiple video inputs (HDMI, DP, VGA)
- Suitable for home office
- Frameless design for multi-display
Cons
- Damaged on arrival
- Dead HDMI port
- Poor customer service
- Quality control issues
- No refund/replacement
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
This Samsung QD-OLED monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning colors, deep blacks, and exceptional responsiveness. Users highlight the 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time as game-changers for competitive gaming, with many noting a noticeable improvement in gameplay. A few minor concerns include color fringing on text (typical for QD-OLED at 1440p) and occasional random flicker, but these are generally considered negligible. The build quality is praised as premium and sturdy, and the anti-glare coating is effective in most lighting conditions.
Pros
- Stunning vibrant colors
- Deep inky blacks
- 360Hz refresh rate
- 0.03ms response time
- Premium metal build quality
Cons
- Color fringing on text
- Occasional random flicker
- Limited menu customization
- Power cord is US plug (not EU)
- No mounting screws included
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MP251W E2 24.5" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 10-Bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 18W★ | 140W |
| Weight | 3.00 kg★ | 6.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MP251W E2 24.5" Matte White 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI MP251W E2 24.5" Matte White 2024 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
