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Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW vs MSI - MPG 271QRX

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UltraSharp U3825QWDELLRENDER
Probe A
Dell
UltraSharp U3825QW
71.2/ 100B
Performance70· 45%
Panel72· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
MPG 271QRXMSIRENDER
Probe B
MSI
MPG 271QRX
70.8/ 100B
Performance88· 45%
Panel49· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
Quick verdict

Between the UltraSharp U3825QW and MPG 271QRX, the UltraSharp U3825QW comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and screen size, while the MPG 271QRX wins on refresh rate and peak brightness. Overall, the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 and the MPG 271QRX scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (71.2 vs 70.8). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.

Pick the UltraSharp U3825QW 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 usb-c power delivery, 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.

Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.

Why Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW wins

  • USB-C Power Delivery — 42.86% more. 140 W vs 98 W.
  • Screen size — 38.89% more. 37.5 " vs 27 ".

Why MSI - MPG 271QRX wins

  • Refresh rate — 200.00% more. 360 Hz vs 120 Hz.
  • Peak brightness — 122.22% more. 1000 nits vs 450 nits.
  • Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
  • Has G-Sync.
  • Has FreeSync.
  • Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Full readout

Spec comparison

Panel

SpecDell - UltraSharp U3825QWMSI - MPG 271QRX
Screen size37.5 "lead27 "
Panel typeIPSQD-OLEDlead
Resolution4Klead1440p
Aspect ratio21:916:9
Curvedtrueleadfalse

Performance

SpecDell - UltraSharp U3825QWMSI - MPG 271QRX
Refresh rate120 Hz360 Hzlead
Response time (GtG)5 ms0.03 mslead
Peak brightness450 nits1000 nitslead
DCI-P3 coverage99 %99 %
HDRtruetrue
G-Syncfalsetruelead
FreeSyncfalsetruelead

Connectivity

SpecDell - UltraSharp U3825QWMSI - MPG 271QRX
HDMI ports22
DisplayPort ports11
USB-C inputtruetrue
USB-C Power Delivery140 Wlead98 W
KVMtruetrue
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U3825QW or MPG 271QRX?+

MPG 271QRX refreshes at 360Hz vs 120Hz.

Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U3825QW or MPG 271QRX?+

MPG 271QRX responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.

Does UltraSharp U3825QW or MPG 271QRX have USB-C with power delivery?+

Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U3825QW, 98W on MPG 271QRX.

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