Between the UltraGear 27GP950-B and MAG 274URFDE, the UltraGear 27GP950-B comes out ahead in dci-p3 coverage, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on panel type. Overall, the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 78.2 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 27GP950-B is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the UltraGear 27GP950-B if you care most about dci-p3 coverage. The biggest gaps in its favor are dci-p3 coverage.
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if you care most about panel type. Its strongest claims are panel type.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraGear 27GP950-B is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | 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 | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hz | 160 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | — | 98 W |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraGear 27GP950-B or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraGear 27GP950-B or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 1ms.
Does UltraGear 27GP950-B or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
MAG 274URFDE offers USB-C with 98W power delivery.
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