MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
What Buyers Say
MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025
The MSI PRO MP225 monitor offers a 100 Hz refresh rate and Full HD resolution, with eye-care features like Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light. Users appreciate the VESA mountability and cable management, but note the lack of built-in speakers. The stand is tilt-adjustable, and power consumption is low at 15W.
Pros
- 100 Hz refresh rate
- Full HD resolution
- Eye-care technologies (Anti-Flicker, Less Blue Light)
- VESA mountable
- Cable management design
Cons
- No built-in speakers
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
The BenQ MA270U is overwhelmingly praised by Mac users for its exceptional color accuracy and sharpness, which closely matches Apple's Retina display. Reviewers highlight the easy USB-C connectivity, matte finish that reduces glare, and the value it offers at a fraction of the cost of Apple's own monitor. A few users note the premium price, but most agree it is worth the investment for a high-quality external display.
Pros
- Exceptional color accuracy and sharpness
- Easy USB-C connectivity
- Matte finish reduces glare
- Great value compared to Apple monitor
- Simple and quick setup
Cons
- Premium price point
- No built-in webcam
- Requires AC power, not USB-powered
- No built-in speakers mentioned by some
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MP225 22" | BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 107.4% sRGB, 84% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million Colors | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | Yes | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 15W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 2.25 kg★ | 8.20 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
BenQ MA Series MA270U 27" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025 offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
