Monitors / Comparison

MSI PRO MP221 vs NEC AS193i-BK

Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP221

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

NEC AS193i-BK

19″ · 1280×1024 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution33
Panel80
Response time30
Verdict

MSI PRO MP221 and NEC AS193i-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

  • Resolution: MSI PRO MP221 leads (1920×1080 vs 1280×1024).
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MSI PRO MP221

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI PRO MP221NEC AS193i-BK
36Gear score36
21.5″Screen size19″
1920×1080Resolution1280×1024
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelIPS
—Response time14 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 MSI PRO MP221 or NEC AS193i-BK better?

MSI PRO MP221 and NEC AS193i-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Resolution: MSI PRO MP221 leads (1920×1080 vs 1280×1024).