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MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025
The 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time on its 21.5-inch IPS panel deliver smoother motion than standard 60Hz office displays. Its compact design with thin bezels and VESA mount support makes it a practical choice for space-constrained multi-monitor setups. This monitor is best for office workers and students who want a flicker-free, eye-comfort-focused display for daily productivity and light gaming.
Screen 21.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR Yes
50 Overall Score
Price $65
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong feature (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong performance (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 107.4% sRGB, 84% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million Colors |
| HDR | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| 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 | 15 |
| Weight | 2.3 kg / 5.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MP225 22" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO | LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS | SANSUI 27 inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 240 | 240 | 200 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync |
| Hdr | Yes | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MP225 22" | 57.8 | 81.9 | 22 | 55.7 | 73 | 37.2 | 42.3 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 75.1 | 72.6 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 74 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92.7 | 61.1 | 72.6 | 91.9 | 94.9 | 92.9 | 78.7 |
| Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO Compare | 86.6 | 46.7 | 55.6 | 91.9 | 89.5 | 89.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS Compare | 73.7 | 56.1 | 72.6 | 91.9 | 87.3 | 89.9 | 85.6 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 94.2 | 15.2 | 72.6 | 91.9 | 87.3 | 80.4 | 90.8 |
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