Between the ROG Swift PG39WCDM and MAG 274URFDE, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM comes out ahead in peak brightness and response time (gtg), while the MAG 274URFDE wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM scores 79.8 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the ROG Swift PG39WCDM 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 peak brightness, response time (gtg), refresh rate, among others.
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 116.67% more. 1300 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 240 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 44.44% more. 39 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Rapid IPS).
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 8.89% more. 98 W vs 90 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 39 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | Rapid IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 160 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1300 nitslead | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or MAG 274URFDE?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or MAG 274URFDE?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does ROG Swift PG39WCDM or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on ROG Swift PG39WCDM, 98W on MAG 274URFDE.
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