Monitors / Comparison

HP ProDisplay Smartbuy P231 vs MSI PRO MP221

Monitor · HP

HP ProDisplay Smartbuy P231

23″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time50
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP221

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

HP ProDisplay Smartbuy P231 and MSI PRO MP221 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 36.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP ProDisplay Smartbuy P231MSI PRO MP221
38Gear score36
23″Screen size21.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelTN
5 msResponse 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 HP ProDisplay Smartbuy P231 or MSI PRO MP221 better?

HP ProDisplay Smartbuy P231 and MSI PRO MP221 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 38 and 36.