MSI - MAG 274URFDE vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Between the MAG 274URFDE and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the MAG 274URFDE comes out ahead in refresh rate and response time (gtg), while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MAG 274URFDE edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.3 vs 59.3), but the 5.0-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.
Pick the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if you care most about dci-p3 coverage. Its strongest claims are dci-p3 coverage.
Both ship with comparable peak brightness, screen size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
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.
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).
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