MSI PRO MP243W Monitor: At a Glance
MSI positions the MSI PRO MP243W Monitor as a premium budget monitors, asking $84.99. After 10 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a very good 4.1 stars. We've ranked it #34 out of 35 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Picture and Hardware
At $84.99, the MSI PRO MP243W Monitor is firmly in budget territory. Expect a basic stand with tilt-only adjustment, plastic build, and a panel that's good for productivity but won't impress for color-critical work. Inputs are usually limited to HDMI plus one DisplayPort.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: MSI
- Price: $84.99 (right around the $89.06 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.1 of 5.0
- Reviews: 10
- Category rank: #34 of 35 in budget monitors under $200
- Cheaper in category: 20 products
- Higher-rated in category: 33 products
- More-reviewed in category: 32 products
What 10 Buyers Say
With only 10 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.1-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the budget monitors category is 4.5 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Field Around It
At $84.99, the MSI PRO MP243W Monitor sits right around the $89.06 category average. 20 options are cheaper and 14 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Sceptre E248W-19203R Monitor ($87.97, 4.5★, 28,477 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Sceptre E248W-19203R Monitor - $87.97, 4.5★ (28,477 reviews) · Higher rated
- SANSUI 24 Inch Eye Care Monitor - $79.99, 4.4★ (5,420 reviews) · Better on both axes
- SANSUI 24 Inch 100Hz Monitor - $79.99, 4.4★ (4,253 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the LG 24MS500-B Monitor (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the KTC 24 Inch FHD Monitor at $49.98.
Is It For You?
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Wrap-Up
7.2/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.