Between the MAG 274URFDE and MPG 271QRX, the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in several specs, while the MPG 271QRX wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 and the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 271QRX edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.3 vs 70.8), but the 6.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The MAG 274URFDE doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the MPG 271QRX 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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, usb-c power delivery, g-sync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the MPG 271QRX 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why MSI - MPG 271QRX wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 125.00% more. 360 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Rapid IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hz | 360 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ⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 W | 98 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or MPG 271QRX have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MAG 274URFDE, 98W on MPG 271QRX.
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