Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and MAG 274URFDE, the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and screen size, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on response time (gtg) and refresh rate. Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraSharp U3825QW edges ahead on the Mars Score (71.2 vs 64.3), but the 6.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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, 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 response time (gtg), refresh rate, peak brightness, among others.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the UltraSharp U3825QW is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
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 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
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).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 37.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Rapid IPSlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 160 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 1 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U3825QW or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW, 98W on MAG 274URFDE.
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