Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | 98 W |
| Response time (GtG) | 0.3 ms | 1 ms |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 160 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 92 % | 95 % |
| Panel type | IPS | Rapid IPS |
Between the M27Q X and MAG 274URFDE, the M27Q X comes out ahead in response time (gtg) / refresh rate, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on usb-c power delivery / peak brightness. Overall, the M27Q X scores 67.6 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 69.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.6 vs 69.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the M27Q X 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. The single most decisive one: Response time (GtG) — 70.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 1 ms.
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if you care most about usb-c power delivery / peak brightness. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery, peak brightness, dci-p3 coverage, among others. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 553.33% more. 98 W vs 15 W.
Both ship with comparable screen size, g-sync, freesync, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Gigabyte - M27Q X or MSI - MAG 274URFDE?
MSI - MAG 274URFDE leads the current Mars Score by 2.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare refresh rate, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Gigabyte - M27Q X if…
Gigabyte - M27Q X has the measurable edge on response time ms, refresh rate hz.
Choose MSI - MAG 274URFDE if…
MSI - MAG 274URFDE has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w, peak brightness nits, color gamut dci p3 pct.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 70.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 240 Hz vs 160 Hz.
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 553.33% more. 98 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.26% more. 95 % vs 92 %.
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Rapid IPSlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 160 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.3 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 92 % | 95 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Gigabyte - M27Q X | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 15 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, M27Q X or MAG 274URFDE?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, M27Q X or MAG 274URFDE?+
M27Q X responds in 0.3ms vs 1ms.
Does M27Q X or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 15W on M27Q X, 98W on MAG 274URFDE.