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Monoprice CrystalPro vs MSI PRO MP245V

Monitor · Monoprice

Monoprice CrystalPro

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
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Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP245V

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

Monoprice CrystalPro and MSI PRO MP245V are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52.

  • Resolution: Monoprice CrystalPro leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP245V leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

Monoprice CrystalPro

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI PRO MP245V

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Monoprice CrystalProMSI PRO MP245V
53Gear score52
27″Screen size23.8″
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 Monoprice CrystalPro or MSI PRO MP245V better?

Monoprice CrystalPro and MSI PRO MP245V are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52. Resolution: Monoprice CrystalPro leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP245V leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP245V leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).