MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 vs MSI Pro MP245PG E14 Comparison
IPS 144Hz
MSI
6.8
/10
144 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
86%DCI-P3 Coverage
IPS 144Hz
MSI
7.0
/10
144 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
84%DCI-P3 Coverage
Overview
Same size, same IPS panel, same 144 Hz ceiling, so the MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 vs MSI Pro MP245PG E14 decision is about everything around the screen. Both are 23.8-inch 1920 x 1080 monitors at 92 ppi. The 271PHW adds USB-C with 65 W power delivery, two USB-A ports, a KVM switch and 111% sRGB coverage, but it manages only 250 nits and 1000:1 contrast. The MP245PG drops the dock features and offers HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 and D-sub instead, yet it is brighter at 300 nits, rated 1500:1 and quotes 1 ms MPRT. Pick by desk: laptop hub or plain gaming display.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | MSI | MSI |
| Series | Pro | Pro |
| Model | Pro Max 271PHW E14 | Pro MP245PG E14 |
| Full Product Name | MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 | MSI Pro MP245PG E14 |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Business / Professional Monitor | Business / Professional Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Productivity Monitor | Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream / Professional | Mainstream / Professional |
| Primary Use | Office, Productivity & Creative Work | Office, Productivity & Creative Work |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) |
| Available Colors | White | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / 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) | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 23.8 in | 23.8 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 604 mm (23.78 in) | 604 mm (23.78 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 527.04 mm (20.75 in) | 527.04 mm (20.75 in) |
| Active Display Height | 296.46 mm (11.67 in) | 296.46 mm (11.67 in) |
| Display Area | 70.27 % (percent) | -- |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Backlight Type? | W-LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte / Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Anti-glare / Matte / Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p | 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p |
| Pixel Density | 92 ppi / 36 ppcm | 92 ppi / 36 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm (millimeters) | 0.275 mm (millimeters) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 8 bits |
| FRC | Yes | -- |
| Display Colors | 16777216 colors / 24 bits | 16777216 colors / 24 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 | 1500 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| sRGB Coverage | 111 % | 95% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 86% | 84% |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 86 % | -- |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 4 ms | -- |
| Adaptive-Sync? | VESA Adaptive Sync | VESA Adaptive Sync |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 52.85 k Hz - 158.54 k Hz | 52.85 k Hz - 158.54 k Hz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | -- |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | -- |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65W | -- |
| USB-A Ports | 2 | -- |
| USB-B Upstream | 1× USB-B | -- |
| KVM Switch | Yes | -- |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Microphone Input | -- | 3.5 mm Audio In |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 3 W | 2 x 2 W |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 75 x 75 mm | 75 x 75 mm |
| VESA Size | 75 x 75 mm | 75 x 75 mm / 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (5.12 in) | 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | 20 ° / Phone holder |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | 45 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | 45 ° |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 613.49 mm x 401.37 mm x 200.81 mm | -- |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 613.49 mm x 362.45 mm x 63.81 mm | -- |
| Weight With Stand | 6.4 kg (14.11 lbs) | -- |
| Stand Depth | 200.81 mm (7.91 in) | -- |
| Chassis Color | -- | Black |
| Security Lock Slot | -- | Kensington |
| 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 |
| Average Power Consumption | 18 W | 18 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 85 % | 10 % - 85 % |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 600 °C / -4 °F - 1112 °F | -20 °C - 600 °C / -4 °F - 1112 °F |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 90 % | 10 % - 90 % |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft | 12192 m / 40000 ft |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| Eye Comfort Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes | -- |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | Eye-Q Check; MSI Eyes Ergo+; MSI M-Mate App; MSI Power Link; Overdrive; Spira Lume (Circular Polarizer) | Eye-Q Check; MSI Eyes Ergo; MSI Power Link; Overdrive |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| CE | Yes | Yes |
| FCC | Yes | Yes |
| FCC-B | Yes | Yes |
| WEEE | Yes | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable | HDMI cable |
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C cable | -- |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-B to Type-A cable | -- |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Width | -- | 620 mm (24.41 in) |
| Package Height | -- | 528 mm (20.79 in) |
| Package Depth | -- | 145 mm (5.71 in) |
| Package Weight | 10 kg (22.05 lbs) | 9 kg (19.84 lbs) |
Verdict
Bottom line
Pick the 271PHW if you dock a laptop and want USB-C at 65 W plus a KVM switch alongside 144 Hz. Buy the MP245PG if you want a brighter 300-nit panel with 1500:1 contrast and 1 ms MPRT. The deciding factor is docking versus panel punch.
Buy this ifMSI Pro Max 271PHW E14
- USB-C 65 W charges a laptop on one cable
- Built-in KVM shares one keyboard and mouse
- 111% sRGB and 2 x 3 W speakers
Buy this ifMSI Pro MP245PG E14
- 300 nits is brighter than the 250-nit rival
- 1500:1 contrast and 1 ms MPRT response
- 144 Hz with Adaptive-Sync at 1080p
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop docking | MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 | USB-C 65 W, KVM, 2x USB-A |
| Bright rooms | MSI Pro MP245PG E14 | 300 nits versus 250 nits |
| Dark-room contrast | MSI Pro MP245PG E14 | 1500:1 against 1000:1 |
| Everyday colour | MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 | 111% sRGB coverage |
| Competitive gaming | Tie | Both run 144 Hz with Adaptive-Sync |
| Multi-device desks | MSI Pro Max 271PHW E14 | HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C inputs |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. 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: August 2026
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