Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and MPG 271QRX, the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and screen size, while the MPG 271QRX wins on refresh rate and peak brightness. Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 and the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (71.2 vs 70.8). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the UltraSharp U3825QW 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 usb-c power delivery, screen size.
Pick the MPG 271QRX 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 refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, 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 U3825QW wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 42.86% more. 140 W vs 98 W.
- ▲Screen size — 38.89% more. 37.5 " vs 27 ".
Why MSI - MPG 271QRX wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 200.00% more. 360 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 122.22% more. 1000 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 37.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 360 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 U3825QW or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U3825QW or MPG 271QRX have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW, 98W on MPG 271QRX.
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