MSI MP243W E14 23.8" White 2025
A 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on an IPS panel make this monitor stand out for smooth, flicker-free visuals in a productivity-focused design. Its 91% DCI-P3 color coverage and TÜV-certified eye-care features, including a self-check reminder, add value beyond typical office displays. This monitor is best for hybrid users who need fluid motion for casual gaming and accurate color for everyday work in a compact, 23.8-inch footprint.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong performance (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong color (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average display (20th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202683/100
Buyers in Q2 2026 liked the monitor, praising its quality, design, and suitability for work. One reported mixed feelings despite a positive rating.
- Good quality and nice design, especially the white 24″ 144 Hz model.
- Product suitable for work, satisfying purchase.
- One review titled "Good product" rated 0★, indicating possible issue.
- Multiple callouts of being "good" and "nice".
- Q1 202678/100
Most buyers praise the monitor's design, value, and image quality for work and gaming. However, one buyer reports severe pixelation issues making 1080p content look grainy, which they attribute to an AI processing feature.
- Great value/price point for a budget monitor with good specs.
- Easy setup, modern design, and good picture quality for productivity.
- One buyer says AI processing causes pixelation and grainy 1080p image, returning the monitor.
- Colors may be slightly off out of box but adjustable via on-screen menu.
Based on 17 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 87% Adobe RGB, 91% DCI-P3, 121% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 18 |
| Weight | 3.1 kg / 6.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MP243W E14 23.8" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 | LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 210 | 240 | 180 | 180 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MP243W E14 23.8" | 72.4 | 82.2 | 20.4 | 72.1 | 49.3 | 73.8 | 82.1 | 71.1 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.5 | 78.7 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 88.1 | 15.1 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 66.7 | 82.5 | 58.3 | 99.5 |
| Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare | 83.4 | 68.6 | 64.3 | 91.6 | 90.5 | 92.1 | 91.5 | 64.9 |
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS Compare | 69.8 | 55.3 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 85.4 | 87.9 | 85.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $85
B&H Photo 1 offer From $85
Newegg 1 offer From $85
Price History
Usage Scores
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