Between the PD3225U and MPG 271QRX, the PD3225U comes out ahead in screen size, while the MPG 271QRX wins on refresh rate and peak brightness. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The MPG 271QRX edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.6 vs 70.8), but the 7.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the PD3225U 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 screen size.
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, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
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 BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲Screen size — 16.67% more. 31.5 " vs 27 ".
Why MSI - MPG 271QRX wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 500.00% more. 360 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 8.89% more. 98 W vs 90 W.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 360 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | MSI - MPG 271QRX |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or MPG 271QRX?+
MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or MPG 271QRX have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 98W on MPG 271QRX.
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