MSI - MAG 274URFDE vs Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)
Between the MAG 274URFDE and Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD), the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in g-sync and usb-c power delivery, while the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins on response time (gtg) and peak brightness. Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 and the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if you care most about g-sync and usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are g-sync, usb-c power delivery.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) 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 response time (gtg), peak brightness, refresh rate, among others.
Both ship with comparable freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) 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
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 98 W vs 0 W.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 240 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Rapid IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hz | 240 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ⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) refreshes at 240Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) have USB-C with power delivery?+
MAG 274URFDE offers USB-C with 98W power delivery.
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