MSI - MAG 274URFDE vs Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 160 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 1 ms | 4 ms |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 98 W | 65 W |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 400 nits |
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 " |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95 % | 99 % |
Between the MAG 274URFDE and Smart Monitor M8 (2024), the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in refresh rate / response time (gtg), while the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins on screen size / dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 69.9 and the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) scores 64.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MAG 274URFDE edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.9 vs 64.8), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, response time (gtg), usb-c power delivery, among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 166.67% more. 160 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Pick the Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if you care most about screen size / dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are screen size, dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the MAG 274URFDE is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: MSI - MAG 274URFDE or Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?
MSI - MAG 274URFDE leads the current Mars Score by 5.1 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 MSI - MAG 274URFDE if…
MSI - MAG 274URFDE has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, response time ms, has usb c pd w.
Choose Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) if…
Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) has the measurable edge on screen size in, color gamut dci p3 pct.
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 MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 166.67% more. 160 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 75.00% less. 1 ms vs 4 ms.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 50.77% more. 98 W vs 65 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 50.00% more. 600 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs VA).
Why Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPSlead | VA |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 4 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Smart Monitor M8 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or Smart Monitor M8 (2024)?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 4ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or Smart Monitor M8 (2024) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MAG 274URFDE, 65W on Smart Monitor M8 (2024).