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Dell S2722QC — 27″ · 4K IPS · 60Hz
Dell

Dell S2722QC

27″ · 4K IPS · 60Hz

82
/ 100
From $399
VS
MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD wins by 2
MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD — 27″ · Quantum Dot IPS 165Hz
MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

27″ · Quantum Dot IPS 165Hz

84
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell S2722QC lands at 82 and MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD at 84. That puts MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Dell S2722QC if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity

Pick MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Dell S2722QC 82
vs
84 MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Score breakdown

Dell S2722QC
82
color 82
motion 72
hdr 62
features 80
MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD
84
color 84
motion 90
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Dell S2722QC versus MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD — full spec comparison
Spec Dell S2722QC MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD
Panel
4K IPS
Quantum Dot IPS 165Hz
Size
27"
27"
Refresh
60Hz
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Release year
2022
2021

Dell S2722QC

Pros
  • +Current panel tech
  • +Strong factory calibration
  • +Modern connectivity
Cons
  • −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
  • −HDR varies by model
  • −OLED burn-in risk

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Dell S2722QC vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Which is better, Dell S2722QC or MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD? +

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Dell S2722QC worth the price? +

At $399, Dell S2722QC delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.

Is MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD worth the price? +

At $429, MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in motion.

Does Dell S2722QC or MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.