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Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE vs MSI - MAG 274URFDE

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UltraSharp U2725QEDELLRENDER
Probe A
Dell
UltraSharp U2725QE
60.3/ 100C
Performance69· 45%
Panel49· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
MAG 274URFDEMSIRENDER
Probe B
MSI
MAG 274URFDE
64.3/ 100C
Performance77· 45%
Panel49· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
Quick verdict

Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and MAG 274URFDE, the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and dci-p3 coverage, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on response time (gtg) and refresh rate. Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

The MAG 274URFDE edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.3 vs 64.3), but the 4.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.

Pick the UltraSharp U2725QE if you care most about usb-c power delivery and dci-p3 coverage. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, dci-p3 coverage.

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. Its strongest claims are response time (gtg), refresh rate, peak brightness, among others.

Both ship with comparable screen size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

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 Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins

  • USB-C Power Delivery — 42.86% more. 140 W vs 98 W.
  • DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.

Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins

  • Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
  • Refresh rate — 33.33% more. 160 Hz vs 120 Hz.
  • Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 600 nits vs 450 nits.
  • Has G-Sync.
  • Has FreeSync.
  • Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
Full readout

Spec comparison

Panel

SpecDell - UltraSharp U2725QEMSI - MAG 274URFDE
Screen size27 "27 "
Panel typeIPSRapid IPSlead
Resolution4K4K
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Curvedfalsefalse

Performance

SpecDell - UltraSharp U2725QEMSI - MAG 274URFDE
Refresh rate120 Hz160 Hzlead
Response time (GtG)5 ms1 mslead
Peak brightness450 nits600 nitslead
DCI-P3 coverage98 %lead95 %
HDRtruetrue
G-Syncfalsetruelead
FreeSyncfalsetruelead

Connectivity

SpecDell - UltraSharp U2725QEMSI - MAG 274URFDE
HDMI ports12lead
DisplayPort ports11
USB-C inputtruetrue
USB-C Power Delivery140 Wlead98 W
KVMtruetrue
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U2725QE or MAG 274URFDE?+

MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 120Hz.

Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U2725QE or MAG 274URFDE?+

MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 5ms.

Does UltraSharp U2725QE or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+

Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U2725QE, 98W on MAG 274URFDE.

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