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.
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).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Rapid IPSlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 160 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 98 W |
| KVM | true | true |
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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