Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
MSI
274URDFW$489
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Casual gaming and console · Competitive gaming
Pros: Pixel density: 163 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 320 Hz, better than most of the list; Response time (stated): 0.5 ms, better than most of the list
MSI
346CQDF$287
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming
Pros: Costs 23% less than similar models; Pixel density: 110 ppi, better than most of the list; Response time (stated): 0.5 ms, better than most of the list
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The best monitor MSI up to $500 today is the MSI 274URDFW, $489 (score 6.5).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI 274URDFWGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $489at Amazon | 6.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 346CQDFUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD | $287at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 342CQRFUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD | $290at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 346CQRFUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD | $374at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP251WGeneral use and office · 25″ · Full HD | $124at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 275CQDFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $221at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274QRFWGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $280at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MD342CQPWUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD | $340at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 275QPFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $190at Amazon | 5.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI G272QPFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $204at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 272QPGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $400at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 245CGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $95at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 272FBGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274QFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $159at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 32CQ6FGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · QHD | $219at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274CFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $140at Amazon | 4.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP341CQUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD | $224at Amazon | 4.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI G32C4XGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · Full HD | $207at Amazon | 4.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP242LEGeneral use and office · 24″ · Full HD | $90at Amazon | 4.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP275QGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD | $130at Amazon | 4.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP273QWGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $190at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 272FGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $130at Amazon | 3.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP273QGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD | $140at Amazon | 3.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP243WGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | 3.6 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 36 monitors cost up to $140; the range with the most models is from $100 to $200, with 14.
Cheapest $75 MSI MP251 rating 3.0
Most expensive $489 MSI 274URDFW
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $100 | 8 | 46 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| $100 to $200 | 14 | 144 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| $200 to $400 | 13 | 105 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| $400 to $800 | 1 | 71 | 6.5 | 4.7 |
| Over $800 | 0 | 49 | 5.0 |
This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
29 of 36 have 144 Hz or more
7 of 36 have confirmed height adjustment
1 of 36 has USB-C confirmed
| Indicator | Monitors MSI up to $500 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 36 | 415 | 9% of the catalog |
| Median price | $140 | $224 | −38% |
| Median score | 4.2 | 3.8 | +0.4 ponto |
| Lowest price | $75 | $63 | +$12 |
| Highest price | $489 | $60,810 | −$60,321 |
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors MSI up to $500.
Today it is the MSI 274URDFW, for $489 (score 6.5).
The MSI 346CQDF, for $287 (score 5.2).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 36 models in the segment is $140, and prices range from $75 to $489. The final price is the one at the store.
Among the models in the segment on Nov 6, 2026, the highest spec score is the MSI 274URDFW: 6.5, at $489. The one with the lowest price is the MSI MP251, at $75. Spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
from the brand MSI models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is up to $500 are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.
This page looks only at from MSI models with a price up to $500. To see all the brand’s ranges, open the brand overview; to see all brands in the range, open the price range overview.
From cheapest to most expensive, the monitor that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which monitor to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.
Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax.
The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.
