Between the PD3225U and MAG 274URFDE, the PD3225U comes out ahead in screen size and dci-p3 coverage, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 64.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the PD3225U 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 screen size, 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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, among others.
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 BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 166.67% more. 160 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 8.89% more. 98 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Rapid IPSlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 160 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 98W on MAG 274URFDE.
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