Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" vs MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5"
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
What Buyers Say
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
This Samsung QD-OLED monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning colors, deep blacks, and exceptional responsiveness. Users highlight the 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time as game-changers for competitive gaming, with many noting a noticeable improvement in gameplay. A few minor concerns include color fringing on text (typical for QD-OLED at 1440p) and occasional random flicker, but these are generally considered negligible. The build quality is praised as premium and sturdy, and the anti-glare coating is effective in most lighting conditions.
Pros
- Stunning vibrant colors
- Deep inky blacks
- 360Hz refresh rate
- 0.03ms response time
- Premium metal build quality
Cons
- Color fringing on text
- Occasional random flicker
- Limited menu customization
- Power cord is US plug (not EU)
- No mounting screws included
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
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 140W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 2.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %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 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.