Monitors / Comparison

MSI PRO MP221 vs Planar LA2250RTPW

Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP221

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

Planar LA2250RTPW

21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Response time30
Verdict

MSI PRO MP221 and Planar LA2250RTPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

  • Refresh rate: Planar LA2250RTPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

Planar LA2250RTPW

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI PRO MP221Planar LA2250RTPW
36Gear score36
21.5″Screen size21.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
TNPanel—
—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 Planar LA2250RTPW better?

MSI PRO MP221 and Planar LA2250RTPW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Refresh rate: Planar LA2250RTPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Planar LA2250RTPW leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).