MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED AUGUST 2026
Dell SE2425HM vs MSI MAG 275QF E21 Comparison
IPS
Dell
5.2
/10
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
92 ppiPixel Density
23.8 inScreen Size
IPS 144Hz
MSI
7.0
/10
144 HzNative Refresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
400 cd/m²Peak Brightness
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Brand | Dell | MSI |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Dell | MSI |
| Series | -- | MAG |
| Model | SE2425HM | MAG 275QF E21 |
| Model Alias | -- | MAG275QF E21 / MAG275QFE21 |
| Full Product Name | Dell SE2425HM | MSI MAG 275QF E21 |
| Model Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | -- | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | -- | Mainstream Gaming |
| Primary Use | -- | Competitive & Immersive Gaming |
| Region / Variant | -- | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US/EU/APAC) |
| Launch Status | -- | Available (2025 model-year, per manufacturer data) |
| Available Colors | Black | Metallic Black |
| Warranty | -- | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term/region may vary by country - see msi.com/page/warranty) |
| Burn-In Warranty | -- | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 23.8 in | 27 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 604.7 mm (23.81 in) | 685.8 mm (27.00 in) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 527.04 mm (20.75 in) | 596.736 mm (23.49 in) |
| Active Display Height | 296.46 mm (11.67 in) | 335.664 mm (13.22 in) |
| Display Area | -- | 90.07 % |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 89.49% | -- |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Backlight Type? | W-LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel Density | 92 ppi | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm (0.01 in) | 0.233 mm (0.01 in) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | No | Yes |
| Display Colors | 16.8 million colors (24 bits) | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | -- | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | 1200 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | -- | 100000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | -- | DisplayHDR 400 |
| sRGB Coverage | -- | 121 % |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | -- | 95 % |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | -- | 94 % |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | -- | 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 50 Hz - 100 Hz | 48 Hz - 210 Hz / Overclock - 210 Hz / DisplayPort - 48 Hz - 210 Hz / HDMI - 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms | -- |
| MPRT Response Time | -- | 0.5 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync? | -- | Yes |
| Crosshair | -- | Yes |
| AI Gaming Features | -- | Yes |
| Console Mode | -- | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | -- | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | -- | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | -- | 71.51 k Hz - 298 k Hz |
| HDMI CEC | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | -- | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | -- | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | -- | HBR3 |
| HDCP Support | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Version | 1.4 | -- |
| Audio Output | -- | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | -- | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | No | No |
| Pivot Adjustment | No | -- |
| Portrait Mode | -- | No |
| Security Lock | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | -- | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 538.73 × 412.24 × 178.82 mm | 613.5 mm x 439.05 mm x 249.7 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 538.73 × 324.1 × 47.75 mm | 613.5 mm x 362.5 mm x 62.08 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 3.47 kg (7.65 lbs) | 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs) | -- |
| Stand Depth | 178.82 mm (7.04 in) | 249.7 mm (9.83 in) |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric Current | 0.7 A | -- |
| Average Power Consumption | 14.3 W | -- |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 28.5 W | -- |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10% - 80% | 20 % - 90 % |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 5% - 90% | 10 % - 90 % |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| OSD Software | -- | Yes |
| On-Screen Display | -- | Yes |
| Screen Split | -- | Yes |
| AI Visual | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | -- | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | Dell Display Manager with Easy Arrange; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | 5-way Navi Key; AI Navigator; AI VisionGame Mode; HDR Ready; Rapid IPSWide Color Gamut; Other certifications: CB; EMC |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | ENERGY STAR 8.0 | -- |
| EPEAT | Yes | -- |
| TCO Certified | Yes | -- |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | -- | DisplayHDR 400 |
| RoHS | Yes | Yes |
| CE | -- | Yes |
| FCC | -- | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | Yes | -- |
| DisplayPort Cable | -- | DisplayPort cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | -- | 683 mm x 448 mm x 127 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | -- | 683 mm (26.89 in) |
| Package Height | -- | 448 mm (17.64 in) |
| Package Depth | -- | 127 mm (5.00 in) |
| Package Weight | -- | 6.9 kg (15.21 lbs) |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page are written by an editor after reviewing the full specification table below; they are not generated by an automated scoring formula. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: May 2026
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