{"id":60427,"date":"2026-04-04T01:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T01:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/51df1910-b3e0-44e5-8285-673498bcc6b2"},"modified":"2026-04-04T01:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T01:00:51","slug":"i-used-an-80-monitor-with-a-144hz-refresh-rate-for-a-week-and-couldnt-believe-my-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/i-used-an-80-monitor-with-a-144hz-refresh-rate-for-a-week-and-couldnt-believe-my-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"I used an $80 monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate for a week &#8211; and couldn&#8217;t believe my eyes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"c-shortcodeReviewCard\">\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard g-outer-spacing-bottom-large\">\n<div class=\"u-flexbox u-flexbox-column\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FV5F773P\/ref=asc_df_B0FV5F773P1775127600000?tag=cnet-pc-20&amp;creative=395261&amp;creativeASIN=B0FV5F773P&amp;linkCode=asn\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0FV5F773P\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\" class=\"c-reviewCard_topButton\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard_head g-outer-spacing-bottom-small\">\n<figure class=\"c-globalImage\">\n<div><picture class=\"c-cmsImage c-cmsImage_loaded\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/a\/img\/2026\/04\/01\/7f4cb818-559e-4496-a39d-142dc0603b76\/img-6327.jpg\" alt=\"img-6327.jpg\" width=\"456\" height=\"306\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/figure>\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard_content g-outer-spacing-top-medium u-flexbox u-flexbox-justifyBetween\">\n<h2 class=\"g-text-xxlarge g-text-xxlarge-bold\">MSI Pro MP243W 24-inch monitor<\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard_rating u-text-center\">\n<p>3<span class=\"g-text-xxsmall\"> \/ 5<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"c-reviewRatingText g-text-xxsmall g-text-xxsmall-bold u-block u-text-lowercase\"> Good<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-reviewCard_lists g-text-xsmall\">\n<h4 class=\"g-text-large g-text-large-bold g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall\">pros and cons<\/h4>\n<div class=\"c-prosCons c-prosCons g-text-small c-prosCons-horizontal\">\n<div class=\"c-prosCons_list c-prosCons_list-pros\"><strong class=\"c-prosCons_title u-text-lowercase g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall u-block\">Pros<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"c-prosCons_listElement\">\n<li><span>Incredibly affordable<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Lightweight, plug-and-play<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Thin bezels, compact frame<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>144Hz, adaptive-sync<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-prosCons_list c-prosCons_list-cons\"><strong class=\"c-prosCons_title u-text-lowercase g-outer-spacing-bottom-xsmall u-block\">Cons<\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"c-prosCons_listElement\">\n<li><span>Visual quality for everyday use<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>300 nits of brightness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Built-in speakers are an afterthought<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----> <\/p>\n<p><span>more buying choices<\/span> <svg><use xlink:href=\"#arrow-dropdown\" aria-hidden=\"false\" \/><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Follow ZDNET:&nbsp;<\/em><span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?element=BODY&amp;element_label=Add+us+as+a+preferred+Google+source&amp;module=LINK&amp;object_type=text-link&amp;object_uuid=5e5d2e64-4b30-43e6-8555-26eac7e449f3&amp;position=1&amp;template=article&amp;track_code=__COM_CLICK_ID__&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fpreferences%2Fsource%3Fq%3Dzdnet.com&amp;view_instance_uuid=379e95d2-6b56-476b-a90b-043a8dd63bd3\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Add us as a preferred source<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span><em>&nbsp;on Google.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>As high-end monitors reach for the stars with QD-OLED technology and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/samsung-odyssey-3d-monitor-ces\/\">1,040Hz refresh rates<\/a>, products on the opposite end of the spectrum can offer better baseline value for less than a hundred bucks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Case in point: <span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fmsi-PRO-MP243W-E14-Adaptive-Sync%2Fdp%2FB0FV5F773P&amp;app_deeplink=1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\"><span>MSI&#8217;s Pro MP243W<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>, a 24-inch monitor for just $84. Budget monitors in 2026 look a whole lot better than they did a few years ago, and after going hands-on with this one, I found it to be a good value for students, kids, and budget-conscious users who use their computers for everyday tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/a-week-with-this-samsung-smart-monitor-convinced-me-i-might-be-done-with-tvs\/\">A week with this Samsung smart monitor convinced me I might be done with TVs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That said, there are certainly trade-offs with lower-end monitors, and they won&#8217;t come as a surprise: less flexibility, less connectivity, and, most importantly, a less vibrant image. With the right expectations, however, a lower-end display can be a smart buy instead of dropping hundreds on something that&#8217;s overkill.<\/p>\n<p><!----><\/p>\n<h2>Specs and build<\/h2>\n<p>Physically, the Pro MP243W has a minimal footprint and is rather lightweight at 6.8 pounds. The bezels are thin on all four sides, and the white plastic doesn&#8217;t exactly scream premium, but it&#8217;s neutral and looks fine on a desktop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, it only comes in said white colorway, which might be more of a deal-breaker than the technical specs for some. The monitor&#8217;s base is just shy of nine inches at the widest part, and the notch offers a convenient place to prop up your phone, a touch that teens will appreciate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/desktop-pc-m2-slots-how-to-use-them-fully\/\">Don&#8217;t ignore your desktop PC&#8217;s empty M.2 slots &#8211; they&#8217;re more useful than you think<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It features a 23.8-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) matte LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and built-in speakers. It&#8217;s nothing fancy, but it gets the job done. The fast refresh makes things look smooth, but it lacks the superior viewing angles of higher-end monitors. This is the first big trade-off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sitting directly in front of the monitor will give the best viewing experience, as moving from one side to the other will dim and obfuscate the opposite corner. High-end monitors are very good at projecting an evenly illuminated, bright image across the entire screen, no matter the angle you&#8217;re viewing from. Not the case, here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large c-shortcodeImage-hasCaption\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage\"><!----> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/home-and-office\/msi-pro-mp243w-24-inch-monitor-review\/\" alt=\"MSI Pro MP243W 24-inch monitor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" fetchpriority=\"low\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><figcaption>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_caption g-inner-spacing-right-small g-color-black\" readability=\"6\">\n<div class=\"c-ShortcodeContent\" readability=\"32\">\n<p>The matte display is reflective if not placed well.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall u-block\">Kyle Kucharski\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The matte surface is also prone to reflections when light comes from a single source, such as a bright window in front of the monitor. This, with the maximum 300 nits, means it&#8217;s not the brightest monitor on the market; the second big trade-off. For that reason, I&#8217;d recommend placing the monitor facing away from a window or light source.<\/p>\n<p>On the back, the display has a single HDMI port, a DisplayPort 1.2a port, a headphone jack, and a Kensington lock slot. It also features built-in speakers, but they&#8217;re low-quality, and I&#8217;d only recommend using them if you have no other option.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/windows-reserved-storage-setting-turn-off-and-why\/\">This Windows PC setting could be limiting your SSD capacity &#8211; here&#8217;s how to regain storage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The screen itself can rotate up to 20 degrees, but cannot be raised or lowered. On the back of the right side is the monitor&#8217;s navigation button, which brings up the onboard menu for visual settings and a range of presets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Who&#8217;s it for?<\/h2>\n<p>I recently tested Apple&#8217;s new MacBook Neo, a $599 version of the MacBook with smart trade-offs, and was so impressed by it that I bought one for my mom. It&#8217;s perfect for what she uses it for: checking email, casual web browsing, and iPhone integrations like FaceTime and Messages. The one thing she doesn&#8217;t like, however, is that the screen is a tad too small.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My vision: pair it with MSI&#8217;s Pro MP243W. This 24-inch monitor could be a great companion for the Neo, doubling the Neo&#8217;s small 13-inch screen for less than $100 and creating a dual-screen home workstation in the process.<\/p>\n<p>The 300 nits of brightness and FHD resolution screen doesn&#8217;t exactly look better than the Neo&#8217;s Liquid Retina display, but it is bigger, and offers a second display &#8212; something the Neo handles effortlessly. You&#8217;ll need a USB-C-to-HDMI adapter to do this. I recommend this <span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FAnker-Aluminum-Pixelbook-Compatible-Thunderbolt%2Fdp%2FB07THJGZ9Z&amp;app_deeplink=1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\"><span>Anker model for $16<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/apple-macbook-neo-review\/\">MacBook Neo review: My biggest concern with Apple&#8217;s near-perfect budget laptop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of course, you don&#8217;t need a MacBook Neo <em>specifically <\/em>to have an affordable workstation &#8212; any laptop will do; I just mention this use case as it correlated with my recent experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned before, another potential use case for a monitor like this is for kids or teens. It&#8217;s lightweight and affordable enough to be moved around, and if you upgrade in the future, it could make for a good hand-me-down if there are multiple kids who want their own workstation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>ZDNET&#8217;s buying advice<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"c-commerceLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cc.zdnet.com\/v1\/otc\/00hQi47eqnEWQ6T9d4QLBUc?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fmsi-PRO-MP243W-E14-Adaptive-Sync%2Fdp%2FB0FV5F773P&amp;app_deeplink=1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"zd-buy-button-20\" data-aps-asc-subtag=\"__COM_CLICK_ID__|null|dtp\"><span>MSI&#8217;s Pro MP243W<\/span><!----><\/a><\/span> is a solid 24-inch budget monitor that gets the job done for $84 &#8212; a price you can&#8217;t argue with. It doesn&#8217;t compete with high-end OLED displays, but that&#8217;s not the point. It&#8217;ll serve well for kids, teens, seniors, or as a secondary device in a guest room or secondary office. 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