MSIPRO MP275

I work in the education sector, and most of my work requires using a PC. I had been using my laptop for everything, but due to poor posture, I started experiencing back issues. That’s when I decided it was time to upgrade my setup and get a monitor. I live in a single studio flat, so I wanted a decent monitor that could also double as my media device, as I don't have space for a TV.Initially, I bought a Lenovo Q24 (I think that’s the name) because it looked much sleeker than this one. However, I returned that monitor after noticing it had uneven brightness, which really bothered me.When I returned the Lenovo, I began searching for monitors again. Being on a tight budget didn’t give me many options. I was mostly presented with choices between either a no-name brand with an LCD panel or a well-known brand with a lower resolution, TN or VA panel, which often only had a 60Hz refresh rate.Fortunately, I stumbled across this monitor. It had an LCD panel from a reputable brand, a 100Hz refresh rate, and the price was a steal (I got it for under £70). I didn’t think twice and bought it immediately.The installation was straightforward, and I was amazed by its performance, especially the brightness and contrast levels. I also noticed that when watching films, the monitor automatically dims the display based on the scene, making the viewing experience very immersive. It even has built-in speakers, which are acceptable and handy when needed. The 100Hz refresh rate means I can play some games as well, and I haven’t noticed any flicker or eye strain, even though my eyes are quite sensitive.I was initially sceptical about the resolution, as it’s only 1080p, but it turned out to be more than adequate for my needs. I haven't noticed any pixelation or sharpness issues when working on this monitor. I usually sit 60 to 70 cm away from it, and the display is sharp, with crisp and clear text.The monitor comes with a basic stand that has limited adjustments. I used the included stand for about a month before buying a VESA mount arm, which allows me to easily adjust the height and orientation of the monitor. However, for basic needs, the included stand works fine.Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase. It’s a 10/10 for me!

I was in the market for a new monitor and this one came in at the right price at the right time.This monitor is certainly very well put together, it is supplied with a stand that slides into the back of it, and it stands up on my desk in the right position with no adjustments, the power button and menu buttons are on the back of the monitor, so these are out of the way but only in an awkward position if you have to change settings all the time which most people don't.The monitor has input for HDMI and DisplayPort, it also comes with an HDMI cable to plug it in straight away.I don't believe this monitor is equipped with audio as my computer didn't detect this on the HDMI port so you would need external speakers connected to the computer, not an issue for me as I already had these but the video quality is very good indeed and helps a lot when you edit videos for YouTube like I do.I can't comment how well this would work for gaming because I don't play PC based games, but for my video and graphic editing purposes it certainly does the job and the colours on the screen are vivid, outdoing my laptop screen by a long way.The monitor does come with a quick start guide but MSI have a full manual on their website which is easy enough to find.Very pleased with this and having had experience with MSI motherboards being of very good quality I expected this monitor would be just as good, I was not wrong

When I first built my PC around 9 years ago, I had an HP 1080p monitor. Over those 9 years I’ve upgraded my PC a couple of times and can easily play games at 1440p (Have no interest in playing at 4K)So naturally I wanted to upgrade to a 1440p monitor and decided on this one. It was a great price (got it on offer) and the specs are great for said price.It’s well built, looks awesome, easy to put together, has plenty of connections. The brightness is pretty decent too.Overall it’s pretty great for gaming and have no problems with any game I’ve played on so far at 1440p.The only thing I would say it’s lacking is sound quality, which is why I’ve only given this 4 stars.The built in speakers lack power and I would recommend using external speakers or a soundbar or something. I mean for the price I paid for it, I’m not going to complain. Still a great monitor for the price.