MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
84 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 2025
ASUS
100 Overall Score
Scores
Office
Gaming
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 100% / 98% / 143% (CIE1976 Standard) | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 1000 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR1000★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | 4.67 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 20250.075score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 20250.150score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 2025 offers 2.0x better value for money
MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 2025
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5" Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 26.5"
Scores 100 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 28 specs.
