Comparison guide
BenQ PD2725U vs MSI G274QPF-E2: which should you choose?
BenQ PD2725U and MSI G274QPF-E2 compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is DCI-P3 coverage: 95 % on the BenQ PD2725U against 92 % on the MSI G274QPF-E2. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-07-27 · Updated: 2026-10-03
Monitors verdict
Undocumented scoring basis · overall score and upgrade ranking withheld. The table records stored representative configurations; confirm the configuration and price on the merchant page before buying.
- BenQ PD2725U: A 27-inch 4K for designers — Thunderbolt 3 daisy-chaining and accurate color pair well with a Mac.
- MSI G274QPF-E2: A 27-inch QHD 180Hz gaming monitor with a Rapid IPS panel and a 1ms response time.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between BenQ PD2725U and MSI G274QPF-E2 starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | BenQ PD2725U | MSI G274QPF-E2 | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 in AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 27 in AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 180 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +200% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 300 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -25% |
| Response time | 5 ms AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 1 ms AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -80% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95 % AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 92 % AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -3.2% |
| Chipset | IPS panel | Rapid IPS panel | Different |
| Color | Dark Gray | Black | Different |
| Connectivity | 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, 2x Thunderbolt 3 65W daisy-chain, USB-C | 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 | Different |
| Hdr | VESA DisplayHDR 400 | No data | Not comparable |
| Panel type | IPS | Rapid IPS | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) | 2560x1440 (QHD) | Different |
10 of the 24 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
4 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- DCI-P3 coverage · BenQ PD2725U 95 %, MSI G274QPF-E2 92 % (-3.2%)
- Peak brightness · BenQ PD2725U 400 nits, MSI G274QPF-E2 300 nits (-25%)
- Refresh rate · MSI G274QPF-E2 180 Hz, BenQ PD2725U 60 Hz (+200%)
- Response time · MSI G274QPF-E2 1 ms, BenQ PD2725U 5 ms (-80%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Monitors comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- BenQ PD2725U · BenQ · model number PD2725U · released 2021 · recorded fields 12/12
- MSI G274QPF-E2 · MSI · model number G274QPF-E2 · released 2024 · recorded fields 12/12
Fields the two products share
3 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Screen size · 27 in
- Hdr · VESA DisplayHDR 400
- Region · GLOBAL
Who should choose BenQ PD2725U
BenQ PD2725U leads the table on DCI-P3 coverage, Peak brightness. A 27-inch 4K for designers — Thunderbolt 3 daisy-chaining and accurate color pair well with a Mac.
Who should choose MSI G274QPF-E2
MSI G274QPF-E2 leads the table on Refresh rate, Response time. A 27-inch QHD 180Hz gaming monitor with a Rapid IPS panel and a 1ms response time.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- BenQ PD2725U · No verified purchase link currently available
- MSI G274QPF-E2 · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Monitors are documented on the Monitors comparison page.