MSI - MAG 274URFDE vs Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)
Between the MAG 274URFDE and Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC), the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and g-sync, while the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) wins on response time (gtg) and screen size. Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 and the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) scores 89 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 24.7 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 MAG 274URFDE if you care most about usb-c power delivery and g-sync. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery, g-sync.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) 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), screen size, peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 50.77% more. 98 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 81.48% more. 49 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 240 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Rapid IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 49 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)?+
Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) refreshes at 240Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)?+
Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MAG 274URFDE, 65W on Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC).
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