Monitors / Comparison

MSI PRO MP221 vs Sceptre E205W-16003S

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 · Sceptre

Sceptre E205W-16003S

19.5″ · 1600×900 · 75 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 38.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate25
Resolution36
Panel50
Response time65
Verdict

MSI PRO MP221 and Sceptre E205W-16003S are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 38.

  • Resolution: MSI PRO MP221 leads (1920×1080 vs 1600×900).
  • Refresh rate: Sceptre E205W-16003S leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

MSI PRO MP221

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Sceptre E205W-16003S

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI PRO MP221Sceptre E205W-16003S
36Gear score38
21.5″Screen size19.5″
1920×1080Resolution1600×900
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
TNPanelTN
—Response time3.5 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 MSI PRO MP221 or Sceptre E205W-16003S better?

MSI PRO MP221 and Sceptre E205W-16003S are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 38. Resolution: MSI PRO MP221 leads (1920×1080 vs 1600×900). Refresh rate: Sceptre E205W-16003S leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Sceptre E205W-16003S leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).