MSI Pro MP243W E14 review: A simple FHD business monitor at a spectacular price

The MSI PRO MP243 is a slim-bezel monitor that delivers nearly everything you would want from a low-cost display.

At the same time, it’s exactly what you would expect when you hear the words “budget monitor.” It’s not going to impress you with flashy features, and it’s not going to win any performance awards.

It's not the very best business monitor we've ever tested.

But what it does offer, however, is a sleek design, an easy setup, and enough of what most people need to make it a practical choice for everyday work in the office or home.

Maybe you need a larger screen for your home office, or perhaps you just bought a mini PC or Mac mini and need an affordable display to go along with it.

It could also work well as a second monitor in a dual-screen setup.

In those cases, the MP243 does the job.

MSI PRO MP243: Price and availability (Image credit: Collin Probst // Future ) The price is where the MP243 really starts to make sense.

At around $120, you are getting a 23.8-inch IPS panel, a 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI, DisplayPort, built-in speakers, VESA support, and a clean white design.

That is a good group of features for a monitor in this price range.

One of the closest alternatives is the Dell SE2426HS.

It has a similar 23.8-inch Full HD IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, and VESA support.

The Dell also has a height-adjustable stand, which is a real advantage over the tilt-only stand on the MSI.

The MSI does have a few advantages of its own.