Between the MPG 271QRX and UltraSharp U3225QE, the MPG 271QRX comes out ahead in refresh rate and peak brightness, while the UltraSharp U3225QE wins on usb-c power delivery and screen size. Overall, the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 and the UltraSharp U3225QE scores 65.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 271QRX edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.8 vs 65.3), but the 5.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), 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.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MPG 271QRX is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
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).
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 ".
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MPG 271QRX | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 31.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MPG 271QRX | Dell - UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 360 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MPG 271QRX | 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, MPG 271QRX or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, MPG 271QRX or UltraSharp U3225QE?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does MPG 271QRX or UltraSharp U3225QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MPG 271QRX, 140W on UltraSharp U3225QE.
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