MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" Black 2024
A 250Hz VA panel with a 0.5ms GtG response time delivers blur-free motion clarity, ideal for fast-paced shooters. Its frameless design and console mode offer clean multi-display setups and native 120Hz support for PS5 and Xbox. This monitor is best for competitive esports gamers who prioritize raw speed over high resolution or office productivity.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong feature (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong color (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average compact (32th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 25" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 250 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 82% Adobe RGB, 78% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 36 |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | SANSUI 27 inch | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 250 | 300 | 120 | 200 | 165 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG255XFV 25" | 70 | 32.3 | 29.6 | 86.5 | 49.3 | 94.3 | 59 | 36.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88.2 | 77.2 | 68.9 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 90.6 | 87.8 | 86.4 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 64.8 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.7 | 72.3 | 44.7 | 87.8 | 99.4 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 93 | 16.2 | 68.9 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 85.6 | 77.6 | 92.5 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95.1 | 77.2 | 78.7 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 78.4 | 99.9 | 58.1 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 88.2 | 16.2 | 73.5 | 92 | 66 | 82.8 | 59 | 99.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From $110
Amazon 1 offers From $110
Newegg 1 offers From $584
Price History
Usage Scores
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