Comparison guide
MSI G274QPF-E2 vs Dell UltraSharp U2725D: which should you choose?
MSI G274QPF-E2 and Dell UltraSharp U2725D compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is DCI-P3 coverage: 98 % on the Dell UltraSharp U2725D against 92 % on the MSI G274QPF-E2. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-07-21 · 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.
- MSI G274QPF-E2: A 27-inch QHD 180Hz gaming monitor with a Rapid IPS panel and a 1ms response time.
- Dell UltraSharp U2725D: A 27-inch QHD 100Hz for work — a sharp IPS and plenty of ports, ideal for daily productivity.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between MSI G274QPF-E2 and Dell UltraSharp U2725D 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 | MSI G274QPF-E2 | Dell UltraSharp U2725D | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 27 in AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 27 in AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 100 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -44.4% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 350 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +16.7% |
| Response time | 1 ms AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 5 ms AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +240% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 92 % AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 98 % AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +6.5% |
| Chipset | Rapid IPS panel | IPS panel | Different |
| Color | Black | Platinum Silver | Different |
| Connectivity | 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 | HDMI 1.4, DP 1.4, USB-C 90W, RJ45 | Different |
| Panel type | Rapid IPS | IPS | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) | 2560x1440 (QHD) | Same |
10 of the 22 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 · Dell UltraSharp U2725D 98 %, MSI G274QPF-E2 92 % (+6.5%)
- Peak brightness · Dell UltraSharp U2725D 350 nits, MSI G274QPF-E2 300 nits (+16.7%)
- Refresh rate · MSI G274QPF-E2 180 Hz, Dell UltraSharp U2725D 100 Hz (-44.4%)
- Response time · MSI G274QPF-E2 1 ms, Dell UltraSharp U2725D 5 ms (+240%)
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.
- MSI G274QPF-E2 · MSI · model number G274QPF-E2 · released 2024 · recorded fields 11/11
- Dell UltraSharp U2725D · Dell · model number U2725D · released 2025 · recorded fields 11/11
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
- Region · GLOBAL
- Resolution · 2560x1440 (QHD)
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.
Who should choose Dell UltraSharp U2725D
Dell UltraSharp U2725D leads the table on DCI-P3 coverage, Peak brightness. A 27-inch QHD 100Hz for work — a sharp IPS and plenty of ports, ideal for daily productivity.
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.
- MSI G274QPF-E2 · No verified purchase link currently available
- Dell UltraSharp U2725D · 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.