Monitors / Comparison

Monoprice 40775 vs MSI PRO MP242A E2

Monitor · Monoprice

Monoprice 40775

23.6″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time43
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Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP242A E2

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

Monoprice 40775 and MSI PRO MP242A E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • Refresh rate: Monoprice 40775 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI PRO MP242A E2 leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).
Pick this

Monoprice 40775

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI PRO MP242A E2

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Monoprice 40775MSI PRO MP242A E2
59Gear score59
23.6″Screen size23.8″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelIPS
6 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $110

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 Monoprice 40775 or MSI PRO MP242A E2 better?

Monoprice 40775 and MSI PRO MP242A E2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Refresh rate: Monoprice 40775 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: MSI PRO MP242A E2 leads (4 ms vs 6 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Monoprice 40775 leads (144 Hz vs 120 Hz).