Missed out on all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday fun? You're in luck. MSI's MP273L E14 is a slick 27-inch FHD monitor which promises a neat blend of features suitable for productivity, such as a blue light filter and anti-glare tech, with support for the MSI Power Link feature to turn on a compatible MSI mini-PC. It's also well-equipped for gaming, with its 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync support. Currently priced at $89.99 (an all-time low at $40 off). You'd be hard-pressed to find a better deal now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over. But it likely won't last for long, so be sure to grab it while you can.
This budget-friendly 1920 x 1080 120Hz IPS panel offers solid value as an entry-level gaming monitor (office monitors can be almost anything). Key features include support for 102% of the sRGB color gamut, a dedicated gaming mode, and handy "Eye Saver" tech to cut down on blue light. It's also HDR ready, if you're willing to go through the rigmarole of managing Windows' HDR capabilities. The IPS panel also sports 1ms (MPRT) and 4ms (GtG) response times to minimize ghosting, while AMD FreeSync support prevents screen tearing when running titles at a variable frame rate.
Connectivity is limited to a single HDMI 2.0 port and a legacy D-Sub (VGA) connector. Unsurprisingly, it lacks DisplayPort, a headphone jack, or USB ports. But what we expect for the price. Just note that you'll only be able to get the full 144Hz refresh rate by using the HDMI input.
As far as aesthetics go, the MP237L E14 has ultra-thin bezels, a sleek design, and would look great on any office desk. The back of the monitor has a standard 100x100 VESA design to mount the monitor on an arm, or you can attach a mini PC (like MSI's Cubi Series) to the rear, allowing for a delightfully clean setup. If you choose an MSI Cubi Mini PC for this monitor, MSI's Power Link Support lets the mini-PC be powered on by the monitor's button for ease of use.
Moving from 60Hz to 144Hz is an absolute game-changer. I'll never forget making that jump. And at $89.99, you won't find a better deal on a 144Hz IPS panel. If you're in the market for a new budget monitor that has accurate colors and is good for office work during the day and want to play games after hours without ghosting and screen tearing, the MSI Pro MP273L E14 is the monitor to get right now. It's on sale for a limited time, so be sure to act fast before you miss out.