MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" Metal Gray 2024
MSI
35 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Portable
Entertainment
Gaming
Specifications
| MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million / 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 0 |
| USB-C | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 1/4-inch | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 8W★ | — |
| Weight | 0.90 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI Pro MP161 E2 15.6" Metal Gray 2024
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (68th percentile)
- Below average color (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
