Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE vs MSI PRO MP251 E14L

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The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the MSI PRO MP251 E14L at 4.9/10.

The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE leads on connectivity and docking, ergonomics and build and warranty.

The MSI PRO MP251 E14L leads on panel quality, sharpness for text and refresh rate and motion.

The biggest difference is connectivity and docking, where the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE scores 9/10 to the MSI PRO MP251 E14L's 3/10.

Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Dell P2725HE is for people who want one cable between a laptop and a desk full of peripherals. It suits office and admin work where a USB-C hub, wired Ethernet and daisy-chaining matter more than pixel density. It is a poor fit for anyone who reads small text all day or wants a sharper panel.

Typically about £198 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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MSI PRO MP251 E14L

4.9/10verdict: skip

The MSI PRO MP251 E14L is a 24.5 inch 1080p IPS monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate. It suits buyers who want a fast second or main screen and will connect it over HDMI. It is less suited to anyone who needs a sharper picture, USB-C, DisplayPort or a flexible stand.

Typically about £68.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE	MSI PRO MP251 E14L
Panel quality	25%	6/10	7/10
Sharpness for text	20%	2/10	3/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	9/10	3/10
Ergonomics	15%	7/10	3/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	7/10	9/10
Build and warranty	10%	7/10	6/10
Overall		6.2/10	4.9/10

Specifications

Spec	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE	MSI PRO MP251 E14L
Screen size	27-inch	24.5 inch
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)	1920 x 1080 (FHD), 16:9
Panel type	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle	IPS, flat, anti-glare, 8-bit (6-bit + FRC), 178° / 178° viewing angles
Refresh rate	100 Hz	144Hz; Adaptive-Sync / FreeSync 48-144Hz; 1ms MPRT / 4ms GtG
Inputs and USB-C	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain	1 x HDMI 1.4b (FHD@144Hz), 1 x D-Sub (VGA)
Stand adjustment	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°	Tilt -5° to 20°; no height, swivel or pivot adjustment; VESA 100 x 100 mm
HDR	not listed	Not supported (HDR SUPPORT: N/A); 300 cd/m² SDR brightness

Strengths and weaknesses

Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

+ USB-C with up to 90W power delivery and a full hub
+ Stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot
+ Three-year warranty with advanced exchange and premium panel exchange
− Only 81.57 PPI on a 27-inch 1080p panel
− Colour figure listed is sRGB only
− HDMI input is version 1.4

Skip it if:

Buyers who read small text all day and want a sharper panel
Colour-critical users who need a wide-gamut figure beyond sRGB
Gamers who want a refresh rate above 100Hz

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MSI PRO MP251 E14L

+ 144Hz refresh with FreeSync range of 48-144Hz
+ IPS panel with 99% sRGB coverage
+ Three-year warranty
− Only HDMI 1.4b and VGA inputs
− Tilt-only stand with no height adjustment
− About 90 PPI is soft for text

Skip it if:

Anyone who wants USB-C or DisplayPort connections, or one-cable laptop docking
Developers and writers who want sharp text from a higher pixel density
Buyers who need height, swivel or pivot adjustment without adding a VESA arm

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