MSI MAG 274CXF 27" Metallic Black 2024
MSI
73 Overall Score
vs
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
Apple
90 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| MSI MAG 274CXF 27" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | VA | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | ADOBE RGB 88% DCI-P3 92%sRGB 123% | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 45W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.40 kg★ | 8.50 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MAG 274CXF 27" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
MSI MAG 274CXF 27" Metallic Black 2024
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR Silver 2026
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Studio Display XDR
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
