Between the M27Q X and MAG 274URFDE, the M27Q X comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and refresh rate, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on usb-c power delivery and peak brightness. Overall, the M27Q X scores 65.7 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65.7 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 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.
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 usb-c power delivery, peak brightness, dci-p3 coverage, among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
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.
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