Monitors / Comparison

Acer G257HU smidpx vs MSI PRO MP2412C

Monitor · Acer

Acer G257HU smidpx

25″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP2412C

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

Acer G257HU smidpx and MSI PRO MP2412C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52.

  • Resolution: Acer G257HU smidpx leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP2412C leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

Acer G257HU smidpx

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI PRO MP2412C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer G257HU smidpxMSI PRO MP2412C
53Gear score52
25″Screen size23.6″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time4 ms

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 G257HU smidpx or MSI PRO MP2412C better?

Acer G257HU smidpx and MSI PRO MP2412C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52. Resolution: Acer G257HU smidpx leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP2412C leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP2412C leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).