MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2025
MSI
61 Overall Score
vs
Gigabyte M Series M27UP 27" Black 2025
Gigabyte
85 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" | Gigabyte M Series M27UP 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 160 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 86% Adobe RGB / 91% DCI-P3 / 121% sRGB (CIE 1976) | 95% DCI-P3, 125% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7M colors | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 27W★ |
| Weight | 4.80 kg★ | 6.65 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong performance (75th percentile)
- Strong color (73th percentile)
- Strong feature (73th percentile)
- Below average display (22th percentile)
Gigabyte M Series M27UP 27" Black 2025
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 20250.581score per dollar
vs
Gigabyte M Series M27UP 27" Black 20250.188score per dollar
MSI PRO MP242 E14A 23.8" Black 2025 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Gigabyte M Series M27UP 27"
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
