Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Peak brightness | 450 nits | 600 nits |
| Screen size | 32 " | 27 " |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 160 Hz |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 98 W |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 96 % | 95 % |
| Panel type | IPS | Rapid IPS |
Between the Legion Y32p-30 4K and MAG 274URFDE, the Legion Y32p-30 4K comes out ahead in screen size / dci-p3 coverage, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on peak brightness / refresh rate. Overall, the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 70.1 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 69.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (70.1 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 Legion Y32p-30 4K 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 screen size, dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if you care most about peak brightness / refresh rate. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, refresh rate, usb-c power delivery, among others. The single most decisive one: Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 600 nits vs 450 nits.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), 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: Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K or MSI - MAG 274URFDE?
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K leads the current Mars Score by 0.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K if…
Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K has the measurable edge on screen size in, color gamut dci p3 pct.
Choose MSI - MAG 274URFDE if…
MSI - MAG 274URFDE has the measurable edge on peak brightness nits, refresh rate hz, has usb c pd w.
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 Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.05% more. 96 % vs 95 %.
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 600 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 11.11% more. 160 Hz vs 144 Hz.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 8.89% more. 98 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 32 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | Rapid IPSlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hz | 160 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nits | 600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 96 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Legion Y32p-30 4K or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 144Hz.
Which has faster response time, Legion Y32p-30 4K or MAG 274URFDE?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 1ms.
Does Legion Y32p-30 4K or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on Legion Y32p-30 4K, 98W on MAG 274URFDE.