Monitors / Comparison

MSI PRO MP245V vs ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD

Monitor · MSI

MSI PRO MP245V

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

ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD

23.8″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

MSI PRO MP245V and ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 53.

  • Resolution: ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI PRO MP245V leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

MSI PRO MP245V

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI PRO MP245VViewSonic VX2478-SMHD
52Gear score53
23.8″Screen size23.8″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
100 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
VAPanelIPS
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 MSI PRO MP245V or ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD better?

MSI PRO MP245V and ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 53. Resolution: ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD 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).