MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
What Buyers Say
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
This portable monitor is highly praised for its crisp display, easy USB-C setup, and slim design, making it a great productivity tool on the go. However, some users note low brightness (250 nits) and color saturation issues, especially for MacBook Pro users, while others find it excellent value for Windows and console use.
Pros
- Crisp and bright IPS display
- Easy USB-C plug-and-play setup
- Slim and lightweight design
- Great value for the price
- Full-size HDMI input
Cons
- Low brightness (250 nits max)
- Color saturation lacking for some
- Not ideal for MacBook Pro users
- Better options available at similar price
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
The LG UltraGear monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users, who praise its stunning QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant colors. It is considered a significant upgrade from 1080p, especially for gaming and video editing, with support for both G-SYNC and FreeSync. The only minor complaint is the difficulty in adjusting brightness, but overall it is highly recommended for its performance and value.
Pros
- Stunning QHD resolution upgrade from 1080p
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Supports G-SYNC and FreeSync
- Fast 1ms response time
Cons
- Difficulty adjusting brightness
- No height adjustment mentioned
- Limited information on color gamut
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MP165 E6 15.6" | LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 49.51% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | — |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 10W★ | 29W |
| Weight | 0.78 kg★ | 5.99 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average color (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B 27" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
