MSI MP242 E14C 23.8" vs HP OMEN 27qs G2 27"
MSI MP242 E14C 23.8"
MSI
55 Overall Score
vs
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025
HP
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
MSI MP242 E14C 23.8"
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
Gaming
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MP242 E14C 23.8" | HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 280 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 86% Adobe RGB, 91% DCI-P3, 121% sRGB | 95 percent |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | — |
| HDR | HDR | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | — | 106W★ |
| Weight | 2.90 kg★ | 8.35 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MP242 E14C 23.8"
- Strong feature (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average display (21st 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 8 of 30 specs.