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
48 Overall Score
Price £177
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong feature (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong performance (72nd percentile) 72nd
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" | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC | BenQ MA270U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.5 | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 480 | 240 | 280 | 120 | 60 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | - |
| Hdr | Yes | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MP225 22" | 57.2 | 81.6 | 21.7 | 38.6 | 55 | 72.4 | 36.2 | 41.9 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.3 | 79.4 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.4 | 99.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.8 | 71.9 | 78.7 | 0 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 94.5 | 98.2 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.6 | 79.4 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.8 | 79.3 | 90 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| BenQ MA270U Compare | 93.6 | 83 | 90 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 22.4 | 98.1 | 90.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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