MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 2025
Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SF 27" Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 2025
The MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M is a Mini-LED monitor that delivers impressive HDR performance, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, making it a strong contender for both productivity and gaming. Users praise its excellent local dimming, fast response times, and value compared to OLED, though some note out-of-the-box color oversaturation and minor blooming in high-contrast scenes. A few reviewers reported issues like a defective dimming zone or lack of native 2K support at high refresh rates, but firmware updates have addressed some complaints. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking a high-quality Mini-LED display without the burn-in risk of OLED.
Pros
- Excellent HDR performance
- Vibrant and accurate colors after calibration
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- Fast pixel response and 160Hz refresh rate
- Great value compared to OLED
Cons
- Out-of-box color oversaturation
- Minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- No native 2K support at high refresh rates
- Vignette effect on screen edges
- Dual mode 1080p is blurry
Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SF 27" Silver 2025
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF 27" monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and incredibly smooth 500Hz refresh rate. Users highlight its exceptional performance in gaming, especially competitive shooters, with minimal input lag and no screen tearing. A minor downside mentioned is that text clarity is not great by default, but overall it is praised as a top-tier gaming monitor.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Incredibly smooth 500Hz refresh rate
- Minimal input lag
- No screen tearing
Cons
- Text clarity not great by default
Scores
Specifications
| MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" | Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SF 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 500 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB: 100% / 98% / 143% (CIE1976 Standard) | 99% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 1000 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR1000 | HDR10+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 3★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 140W★ |
| Weight | 4.67 kg★ | 6.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong color (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SF 27" Silver 2025
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M 27" Metallic Black 2025
Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SF 27" Silver 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
