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MSI PRO MP271A E2
MSI

PRO MP271A E2

Budget 27-inch office screen with smooth scrolling — nothing fancy, just works.

27.0
1080p
120Hz
IPS
$129.99
at Newegg · last refreshed 6d ago
Also at:Best Buy
AI summary

This is the cheap and cheerful pick for working from home or light everyday use. It's 27 inches at 1080p, which means the picture isn't as crisp as smaller screens at this resolution — text is readable but a little soft, like reading a paperback instead of a hardcover. If you mostly work with documents or spreadsheets, you'll notice.

The upside is the 120Hz refresh, which makes scrolling web pages and moving windows feel noticeably smoother than a regular 60Hz office monitor. It's not gaming-tier responsiveness, but it's a nice-to-have for everyday desktop use. Colors are decent for an IPS panel at this price — not jaw-dropping, but better than the washed-out look of cheap VA screens.

The HDR Ready label doesn't mean much here. Treat it like a regular bright display and set expectations accordingly.

Spec sheet

Display

Size27.0″
Resolution1920 × 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelIPS
CurvatureFlat

Performance

Refresh rate120 Hz
Response time1 ms
HDRHDR Ready

Connectivity

Ports
3 connectors
HDMI
  • 1× HDMI 1.4
DisplayPort
  • 1× DisplayPort 1.2
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
VESA mount100x100

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