Monitors / Comparison

MSI PRO MP221 vs NEC EA261WM-BK

Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP221

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

NEC EA261WM-BK

26″ · 1920×1200 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution57
Panel50
Response time50
Verdict

MSI PRO MP221 and NEC EA261WM-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 38.

  • Resolution: NEC EA261WM-BK leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).
Pick this

NEC EA261WM-BK

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI PRO MP221NEC EA261WM-BK
36Gear score38
21.5″Screen size26″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1200
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelTN
—Response time5 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 EA261WM-BK better?

MSI PRO MP221 and NEC EA261WM-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 38. Resolution: NEC EA261WM-BK leads (1920×1200 vs 1920×1080).