Monitors / Comparison

Dell E1715SE vs MSI PRO MP221

Monitor · Dell

Dell E1715SE

17″ · 1280×1024 · 75 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate25
Resolution33
Panel50
Response time50
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Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP221

21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

Dell E1715SE 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: Dell E1715SE leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

Dell E1715SE

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI PRO MP221

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell E1715SEMSI PRO MP221
36Gear score36
17″Screen size21.5″
1280×1024Resolution1920×1080
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelTN
5 msResponse time—
≈ $130Estimated price—

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 Dell E1715SE or MSI PRO MP221 better?

Dell E1715SE 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: Dell E1715SE leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell E1715SE leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).