MSI MP242LE 23.8" vs HP OMEN 27qs G2 27"

MSI MP242LE 23.8" Matte Black 2026

MSI MP242LE 23.8" Matte Black 2026

MSI
48 Overall Score
vs
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025

HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025

HP
85 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI MP242LE 23.8" Matte Black 2026

No customer feedback yet

HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

Users love the HP Omen monitor for its excellent performance, sharp QHD display, and smooth high refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. Built-in speakers, adjustable stand, and sleek design are praised, though reviewers recommend getting a protection plan for potential burn-in. Overall, it's a versatile, quality monitor that frequently goes on sale.

Pros
  • Excellent performance
  • Sharp QHD resolution
  • High refresh rate smoothness
  • Built-in speakers
  • Adjustable stand
Cons
  • Potential burn-in risk
  • Slightly higher price tag
  • Built-in speakers not high-end
👍 Performance 5
👍 Display quality 4
👍 Refresh rate 3
👍 Built in speakers 2
👍 Build quality 2
🤔 Value for money 3

Scores

Office
MSI
45
HP
78
Gaming
MSI
44
HP
74
Professional
MSI
42
HP
73
Creative
MSI
43
HP
71
Entertainment
MSI
38
HP
65
Portable
MSI
38
HP
15

Specifications

MSI MP242LE 23.8"HP OMEN 27qs G2 27"
Display
Size23.8"27"
Resolution1920 x 10802560 x 1440
Panel TypeIPSIPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate100 Hz280 Hz★
Response Time1 ms1 ms
Adaptive SyncAdaptive-SyncG-Sync Compatible★
Color & HDR
Brightness250 nits400 nits★
Color Gamut85% Adobe RGB, 83% DCI-P3, 104% sRGB95 percent
Color Depth8-bit★—
HDRHDR ReadyVESA Certified DisplayHDR 400
HDR SupportHDR10★HDR400
Connectivity
HDMI Ports12★
DisplayPort11
USB-C—1★
Thunderbolt—N/A
Speakers✗✓★
Headphone Jack✓✓
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✗✓★
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✗✓★
Pivot✗✓★
VESA Mount100x100100x100
Features
Webcam✗✗
Touchscreen✗✗
PIP/PBP✗—
Power—106W★
Weight1.80 kg★8.35 kg

Pros & Cons

MSI MP242LE 23.8" Matte Black 2026

  • Strong portability (74th percentile)
  • Strong feature (68th percentile)
  • Strong performance (68th percentile)
  • Below average display (21st percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (35th percentile)

HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: HP OMEN 27qs G2 27"

Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.

MSI MP242LE 23.8" Better at:

Portable

HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment