Monitors / Comparison

MSI MPG 274URF QD vs MSI Optix MAG274QRX

Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 274URF QD

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRX

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

MSI MPG 274URF QD and MSI Optix MAG274QRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRX leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

MSI MPG 274URF QD

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MPG 274URF QDMSI Optix MAG274QRX
82Gear score83
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
160 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $375Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is MSI MPG 274URF QD or MSI Optix MAG274QRX better?

MSI MPG 274URF QD and MSI Optix MAG274QRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83. Resolution: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRX leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRX leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).