Comparison guide
MSI G274QPF-E2 vs Dell UltraSharp U2725QE: which should you choose?
MSI G274QPF-E2 and Dell UltraSharp U2725QE compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is DCI-P3 coverage: 99 % on the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE against 92 % on the MSI G274QPF-E2. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-07-23 · 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 U2725QE: A 27-inch 4K IPS for office and work — a 140W USB-C hub and accurate color tidy up your desk.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between MSI G274QPF-E2 and Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 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 U2725QE | 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 | 120 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -33.3% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 450 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +50% |
| 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 | 99 % AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +7.6% |
| Chipset | Rapid IPS panel | IPS Black panel | Different |
| Color | Black | Platinum Silver | Different |
| Connectivity | 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 | HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, USB-C 140W, Thunderbolt 4 daisy-chain, RJ45 | Different |
| Hdr | No data | VESA DisplayHDR 600 | Not comparable |
| Panel type | Rapid IPS | IPS Black | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) | 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 · Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 99 %, MSI G274QPF-E2 92 % (+7.6%)
- Peak brightness · Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 450 nits, MSI G274QPF-E2 300 nits (+50%)
- Refresh rate · MSI G274QPF-E2 180 Hz, Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 120 Hz (-33.3%)
- Response time · MSI G274QPF-E2 1 ms, Dell UltraSharp U2725QE 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 12/12
- Dell UltraSharp U2725QE · Dell · model number U2725QE · released 2025 · 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 · No data
- Region · GLOBAL
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 U2725QE
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE leads the table on DCI-P3 coverage, Peak brightness. A 27-inch 4K IPS for office and work — a 140W USB-C hub and accurate color tidy up your desk.
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 U2725QE · 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.