MSI - MAG 274URFDE vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Between the MAG 274URFDE and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in refresh rate and response time (gtg), while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on screen size and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 65.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.3 vs 65.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, response time (gtg), usb-c power delivery, among others.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are screen size, dci-p3 coverage.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 166.67% more. 160 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 75.00% less. 1 ms vs 4 ms.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 50.77% more. 98 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 4 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 4ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MAG 274URFDE, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).
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