Between the MAG 274URFDE and MPG 321URX, the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in several specs, while the MPG 321URX wins on response time (gtg) and peak brightness. Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 and the MPG 321URX scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 321URX is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.9 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.
The MAG 274URFDE doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the MPG 321URX 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), peak brightness, refresh rate, among others.
Both ship with comparable usb-c power delivery, g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MPG 321URX is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MPG 321URX wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 240 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Rapid IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | MSI - MPG 321URX |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | MSI - MPG 321URX |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | MSI - MPG 321URX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 W | 98 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or MPG 321URX?+
MPG 321URX refreshes at 240Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or MPG 321URX?+
MPG 321URX responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or MPG 321URX have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MAG 274URFDE, 98W on MPG 321URX.
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