HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" vs MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27"
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2025
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
Most users are thrilled with this monitor, praising its sharp display, color accuracy, and height-adjustable stand that fits tight desk setups. A few verified buyers report cosmetic flaws or a flickering screen that appeared after a week, and one noted the screen size is smaller than advertised. Overall, the majority find it an incredible deal for the price, especially as a secondary or portrait-oriented monitor.
Pros
- Sharp and clear display
- Great color accuracy
- Height-adjustable stand
- Rotation feature for portrait mode
- Incredible value for the price
Cons
- Screen flickering after a week
- Screen size smaller than advertised
- Cosmetic blemishes on stand and screen
- Not suitable for daily high-volume use
- Risk of damage during shipping
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2025
The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent HDR performance. Users highlight the 240Hz refresh rate and fast response time as ideal for gaming, and many appreciate the included OLED Care features and 3-year burn-in warranty. A few minor concerns include a glossy screen that may not suit everyone and one report of a dead pixel, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Stunning color accuracy and vibrancy
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- 240Hz refresh rate with fast response time
- Great HDR performance
- OLED Care features reduce burn-in risk
Cons
- Glossy screen may cause reflections
- One report of a dead pixel
- Brightness may be too high for some
- Firmware update requires DisplayPort cable
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 94% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 million colors | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 36W★ | — |
| Weight | 5.25 kg★ | 8.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.