MSI - MAG 274URFDE vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 160 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 1 ms | 5 ms |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 98 W | 90 W |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95 % | 99 % |
| G-Sync | true | false |
| FreeSync | true | false |
Between the MAG 274URFDE and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in refresh rate / response time (gtg), while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 69.9 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 65.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MAG 274URFDE edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.9 vs 65.9), but the 4.0-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 ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if you care most about dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are dci-p3 coverage. The single most decisive one: DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, screen size, 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: MSI - MAG 274URFDE or Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?
MSI - MAG 274URFDE leads the current Mars Score by 4.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare 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 - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if…
Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) has the measurable edge on 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) — 80.00% less. 1 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 8.89% more. 98 W vs 90 W.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: Rapid IPS (vs IPS).
Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPSlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 Wlead | 90 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
MAG 274URFDE refreshes at 160Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
MAG 274URFDE responds in 1ms vs 5ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MAG 274URFDE, 90W on ViewFinity S9 (S90PC).