Between the MAG 274URFDE and ROG Swift PG34WCDM, the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the ROG Swift PG34WCDM wins on peak brightness and response time (gtg). Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 and the ROG Swift PG34WCDM scores 75.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG34WCDM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.8 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 usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
Pick the ROG Swift PG34WCDM 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 peak brightness, response time (gtg), refresh rate, among others.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Swift PG34WCDM 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
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 8.89% more. 98 W vs 90 W.
Why ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 116.67% more. 1300 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 240 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 25.93% more. 34 " 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 | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 34 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | Rapid IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 160 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 1 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 600 nits | 1300 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 95 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI - MAG 274URFDE | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 98 Wlead | 90 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, MAG 274URFDE or ROG Swift PG34WCDM?+
ROG Swift PG34WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, MAG 274URFDE or ROG Swift PG34WCDM?+
ROG Swift PG34WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does MAG 274URFDE or ROG Swift PG34WCDM have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 98W on MAG 274URFDE, 90W on ROG Swift PG34WCDM.
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