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Dell U2724DE — 27″ · QHD IPS Black
Dell

Dell U2724DE

27″ · QHD IPS Black

86
/ 100
From $679
VS
Dell U2724DE 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

Dell U2724DE takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Dell U2724DE lands at 86 and MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD at 84. That puts Dell U2724DE ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Dell U2724DE if…

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

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

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD more score per dollar ($429 vs $679).

Dell U2724DE 86
vs
84 MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Score breakdown

Dell U2724DE
86
color 86
motion 72
hdr 62
features 84
MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD
84
color 84
motion 90
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Dell U2724DE versus MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD — full spec comparison
Spec Dell U2724DE MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD
Panel
QHD IPS Black
Quantum Dot IPS 165Hz
Size
27"
27"
Release year
2024
2021

Dell U2724DE

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −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 U2724DE vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Which is better, Dell U2724DE or MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD? +

Dell U2724DE scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Dell U2724DE worth the price? +

At $679, Dell U2724DE delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 U2724DE 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.

Which is the better value, Dell U2724DE or MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD? +

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD — more score per dollar ($429 vs $679). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.