MSI MAG MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 2025
Its 1152-zone Mini-LED backlight and Quantum Dot Rapid IPS panel achieve 1000-nit HDR1000 brightness, 98% DCI-P3 coverage, and a 0.5ms GtG response at 4K 160Hz. The dual-mode toggles to 1080p 320Hz for esports, while AI Navigator auto-tunes settings and adaptive sync covers G-SYNC, FreeSync, and console VRR behind a frameless anti-glare design. This monitor suits hybrid workflows where precise 4K color grading and high-refresh competitive gaming share a single display.
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Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 100% / 98% / 143% (CIE1976 Standard) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 1000 |
| HDR Support | HDR1000 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Weight | 7.5 kg / 16.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | MSI MAG MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 44.5 | 34 | 32 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440x1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120x2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 160 | 240 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 1000 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | Quantum HDR 2000 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" | 99.4 | 63.8 | 88.4 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 91.2 | 82.2 | 63.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 73.9 | 75.5 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 89 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 96.8 | 84.7 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.4 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 92 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO Compare | 93.3 | 32.3 | 92.4 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 87.9 | 87.8 | 74.8 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.7 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 56.7 | 99.2 | 78.4 |