Between the MAG 274URFDE and UltraSharp U3225QE, the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and refresh rate, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on usb-c power delivery and screen size. Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.3 vs 65.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are response time (gtg), refresh rate, peak brightness, among others.
Pick the UltraSharp U3225QE 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 usb-c power delivery, screen size, dci-p3 coverage.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
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 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).
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 42.86% more. 140 W vs 98 W.
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 31.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPSlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MAG 274URFDE, 140W on UltraSharp U3225QE.
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