Acer B196L vs MSI PRO MP221
Acer B196L
19″ · 1280×1024 · 75 Hz · TNMSI PRO MP221
21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · TNAcer B196L and MSI PRO MP221 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.
- Resolution: MSI PRO MP221 leads (1920×1080 vs 1280×1024).
- Refresh rate: Acer B196L leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Acer B196L
If you care most about refresh rate.
MSI PRO MP221
If you care most about resolution.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Acer B196L | MSI PRO MP221 | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gear score | 36 |
| 19″ | Screen size | 21.5″ |
| 1280×1024 | Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| 75 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| TN | Panel | TN |
| 5 ms | Response time | — |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Acer B196L or MSI PRO MP221 better?
Acer B196L and MSI PRO MP221 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Resolution: MSI PRO MP221 leads (1920×1080 vs 1280×1024). Refresh rate: Acer B196L leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: Acer B196L leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).