Between the Z27k G3 4K USB-C and MAG 274URFDE, the Z27k G3 4K USB-C comes out ahead in dci-p3 coverage and usb-c power delivery, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the Z27k G3 4K USB-C scores 59 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MAG 274URFDE edges ahead on the Mars Score (59 vs 64.3), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Z27k G3 4K USB-C if you care most about dci-p3 coverage and usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are dci-p3 coverage, usb-c power delivery.
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.
Both ship with comparable screen size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MAG 274URFDE is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 2.04% more. 100 W vs 98 W.
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.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Rapid IPSlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | 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 | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 100 Wlead | 98 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Z27k G3 4K USB-C or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Z27k G3 4K USB-C or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does Z27k G3 4K USB-C or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 100W on Z27k G3 4K USB-C, 98W on MAG 274URFDE.
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