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.
About This Monitor
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.
- Screen size 25
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Panel type VA
- Refresh rate 250
- Response time ms 0.5
- Adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
- HDR HDR Ready
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong performance (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong feature (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average display (30th percentile) 30th
- Below average compact (32th percentile) 32th
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 25 | 26.5 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 250 | 240 | 165 | 500 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" | 69.8 | 31.7 | 30.2 | 86.6 | 49 | 94.3 | 59.1 | 97.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.6 | 73.5 | 75.1 | 72.7 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 97.5 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 80.7 | 54.4 | 98.7 | 72.7 | 90.3 | 96.2 | 97.9 | 97.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 94 | 63.4 | 76.1 | 72.7 | 90.3 | 99.9 | 97.9 | 70.2 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.4 | 79.5 | 85.2 | 92 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.2 | 97.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.5 | 86.6 | 80.5 | 97.4 | 90.3 | 57.1 | 99.8 | 97.5 |
Usage Scores
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