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418 new monitors to compare on price, score and specs; collected Nov 6.
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418 new monitors, catalog as of Nov 6, 2026. The page address saves your choice.
AMSI MP251W
BMSI 272URX
MSI MP251W wins in 4 fields, MSI 272URX in 4.
What each one has that the other lacks
- AMSI MP251Wwins in 4
- BMSI 272URXwins in 4
- Collected price: MSI MP251W wins with $124 against $865, $741 less. The price collected today, from a trusted seller.
- Spec sheet score: MSI 272URX wins with 6.6 against 5.1, +1.5 pts. Sum of image, smoothness, connections, ergonomics and recency.
- image score: MSI 272URX wins with 6.0 against 2.2, +3.8 pts.
- smoothness score: MSI MP251W wins with 9.5 against 8.5, +1.0 pts.
- connections score: MSI MP251W wins with 6.0 against 5.0, +1.0 pts.
- Pixel density: MSI 272URX wins with 163 ppi against 88 ppi, +75 ppi. Sharper text and images.
- Refresh rate: MSI 272URX wins with 240 Hz against 120 Hz, +120 Hz. More frames per second by the specs.
- Response time (stated): MSI MP251W wins with 1.0 ms against 3.0 ms, +2.0 ms. Number stated by the manufacturer; GtG and MPRT can’t be compared.
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| Field | MSI MP251W | MSI 272URX |
|---|---|---|
| Price and score | ||
| Collected price | $124 | $865 |
| Spec sheet score | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Score by component | ||
| image score | 2.2 | 6.0 |
| smoothness score | 9.5 | 8.5 |
| connections score | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| ergonomics score | 3.0 | no data |
| recency score | no data | no data |
| Spec sheet | ||
| Type | General use and office | Gaming (144 Hz or more) |
| Screen size | 25.0 ″ | 27.0 ″ |
| Color | no data | no data |
| Release year | no data | no data |
| Image | ||
| Resolution | Full HD | 4K |
| Pixel density | 88 ppi | 163 ppi |
| Panel | no data | no data |
| Stated HDR | HDR | no data |
| Curved screen | no data | no data |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Smoothness | ||
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response time (stated) | 1.0 ms | 3.0 ms |
| Sync | no data | no data |
| Connections | ||
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | no data | no data |
| USB-C with laptop charging | no data | no data |
| Built-in speaker | yes | no data |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height adjustment | no data | no data |
| Pivot (portrait mode) | no data | no data |
| VESA mount holes | yes | no data |
Prices as of 06/11, they may change at the store. Score by specs, from 0 to 10. How we calculate →
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Frequently asked questions
What does the comparison show?
Price, spec sheet score, the score for each component (image, smoothness, connections, ergonomics and recency) and the spec sheet. On each row with a rule, we mark the one that wins.
Why do some fields show "no data"?
Because the catalog doesn’t list that detail for the monitor, and we’d rather show the gap than make up a number. A field with no data on one side doesn’t count for either.
Where does the price of each monitor come from?
This is the lowest price from a trusted seller on the date we checked. It changes without notice. The buy button goes straight to the store, where the price of the day applies.
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Where the numbers come from
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. Who wins on each row: the highest value for score and for fields where more is better; the lowest for price. Fields where higher doesn’t mean better appear without marking a winner.
The comparison uses the catalog specs and the Radar spec score. It doesn’t measure the real calibration, durability or what buyers think.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.