HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" vs MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5"
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025
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
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
Users are very satisfied with this MSI monitor, praising its compact size, easy setup, and reasonable price. It works well as a secondary screen or for basic tasks like banking. One reviewer noted a discrepancy in the specs, as the monitor does not actually have a DisplayPort connection despite being advertised with one.
Pros
- compact size
- easy setup
- reasonable price
- good for second screen
- works with VGA to HDMI
Cons
- missing DisplayPort despite specs
- no DisplayPort connection
Scores
Specifications
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" | MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95 percent | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | — | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 106W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 2.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.