MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" Black 2024
A 250Hz VA panel with a 0.5ms GtG response time delivers blur-free motion clarity, ideal for fast-paced shooters. Its frameless design and console mode offer clean multi-display setups and native 120Hz support for PS5 and Xbox. This monitor is best for competitive esports gamers who prioritize raw speed over high resolution or office productivity.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong feature (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong color (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average compact (32th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 25" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 250 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 82% Adobe RGB, 78% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Power | 36 |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | SANSUI 27 inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 25 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 250 | 165 | 144 | 300 | 120 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" | 69.2 | 31.7 | 29.6 | 86.1 | 48.4 | 94.1 | 57.9 | 90.8 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 94.8 | 77.1 | 78.6 | 97.3 | 71.7 | 77.7 | 99.9 | 86.1 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G70D Compare | 92.3 | 60.7 | 88.2 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 73.5 | 91.1 | 78.2 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 87.9 | 77.1 | 68.9 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 90.3 | 87.5 | 79.5 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 64 | 82.3 | 88.2 | 72.2 | 71.7 | 44.2 | 87.5 | 95.5 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 92.6 | 15.8 | 68.9 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 85.1 | 77 | 90.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $110
B&H Photo 1 offers From $110
Newegg 1 offers From $584
Price History
Usage Scores
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