MSI Pro MP165 E6: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-11
Summary
The MSI Pro MP165 E6 is a 15.6-inch 1080p IPS portable monitor whose main weakness is color reproduction: MSI specifies only 49.51% sRGB coverage, so colors look washed out and it is not suitable for color-critical work. Its strengths are travel weight, single-cable USB-C operation, and an unusually versatile set of mounting options at a sub-$100 price. It has no replaceable parts or consumables, and a yearly running cost cannot be computed from the available data.
Common problems and fixes
- Limited color gamut (about 49.51% sRGB) — MSI specifies 49.51% sRGB (CIE 1976), below the full sRGB space, so colors appear muted and deep reds look orange; the workaround is to use it for productivity only and choose a different monitor for creative work. [2][5][6]
- Quiet built-in speakers — the two 1 W speakers are very quiet; use headphones or external speakers. [6]
- 60 Hz refresh rate — standard for the category but limits motion clarity; no upgrade path. [5][6]
- Contrast that does not stand out — PCWorld found contrast performance unremarkable; no user adjustment resolves it. [4]
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported.
Yearly running cost
No consumables and no subscription. No power-draw or electricity figure is given in the checked sources, so a yearly running cost cannot be computed: Not enough data.
When it is a good buy
PCWorld lists an $89.99 MSRP (September 2025), Best Buy has listed it from $69.99 to $107.55 (February 2026), and PCMag Australia’s best deal was $139 AUD (September 2026). [4][8][9] At $80 or less it is a strong value for a productivity portable monitor; $81–100 is good value at the MSRP; $101–130 is fair; above $130 the washed-out colors are hard to excuse. [6] For color-critical work, BabelTechReviews points to the ASUS ZenScreen instead, which offers better color accuracy at a higher price. [6]