Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98 % | 95 % |
| Panel type | IPS | Rapid IPS |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 0 W | 98 W |
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 / usb-c power delivery. Overall, the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 69.5 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 69.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (69.5 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 UltraGear 27GP950-B if you care most about dci-p3 coverage. The biggest gaps in its favor are dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: DCI-P3 coverage — 3.16% more. 98 % vs 95 %.
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if you care most about panel type / usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are panel type, usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, 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: LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B or MSI - MAG 274URFDE?
MSI - MAG 274URFDE leads the current Mars Score by 0.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B if…
LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B has the measurable edge on color gamut dci p3 pct.
Choose MSI - MAG 274URFDE if…
MSI - MAG 274URFDE has the measurable edge on panel type, 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 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).
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 98 W vs 0 W.
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ⓘ | 0 W | 98 Wlead |
| 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.