ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" vs MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
MSI
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this MSI monitor, praising its compact size, easy setup, and reasonable price. It works well as a secondary screen or for basic tasks like banking. One reviewer noted a discrepancy in the specs, as the monitor does not actually have a DisplayPort connection despite being advertised with one.
Pros
- compact size
- easy setup
- reasonable price
- good for second screen
- works with VGA to HDMI
Cons
- missing DisplayPort despite specs
- no DisplayPort connection
Size 3
Ease of setup 3
Value for money 2
Displayport issue 1
Build quality 1
Eye care technology 1
Scores
Gaming
Office
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" | MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.30000001192092896 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 97% | sRGB 100% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR600 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 40W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 2.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 2026
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27" Black 20260.079score per dollar
vs
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 20260.550score per dollar
MSI MP225 E12VL 21.5" Black 2026 offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG 27"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
