Monitors / Comparison

Dell UP3216Q vs MSI PRO MP253W

Monitor · Dell

Dell UP3216Q

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time43
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP253W

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

Dell UP3216Q and MSI PRO MP253W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 55.

  • Resolution: Dell UP3216Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP253W leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI PRO MP253W leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

Dell UP3216Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI PRO MP253W

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell UP3216QMSI PRO MP253W
56Gear score55
31.5″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate100 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
6 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $600Estimated price≈ $125

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 UP3216Q or MSI PRO MP253W better?

Dell UP3216Q and MSI PRO MP253W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 55. Resolution: Dell UP3216Q leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP253W leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: MSI PRO MP253W leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP253W leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Dell UP3216Q ≈ $600, MSI PRO MP253W ≈ $125. Current prices vary by store.