Dell G2724D or the newer MSI MAG 274QRF-QD E2

[GriggsCK]

Greetings everyone.
Currently looking for a monitor upgrade from my AOC C72G2, a 1080p Curve VA 165hz monitor. I am torn between Dell G2724D and MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2.

I'm tempted to buy the MSI since it has more features on paper(KVM switch, usb hub, quantum dot) and it's newer but I can barely find any review of it, I also worry about their quality control. Seems to have quite a few post about dead pixel, while Dell has a singular post about backlight bleed after a few months.
 

Should I go with the Dell or the newer unreviewed MSI? 

[PDifolco]

18 minutes ago, GriggsCK said:

Greetings everyone.
Currently looking for a monitor upgrade from my AOC C72G2, a 1080p Curve VA 165hz monitor. I am torn between Dell G2724D and MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2.

I'm tempted to buy the MSI since it has more features on paper(KVM switch, usb hub, quantum dot) and it's newer but I can barely find any review of it, I also worry about their quality control. Seems to have quite a few post about dead pixel, while Dell has a singular post about backlight bleed after a few months.
 

Should I go with the Dell or the newer unreviewed MSI? 

The  MSI seems a league above the Dell indeed

It has good rtings at Rtings , only "meh" thing seems to be the HDR

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/msi/optix-mag274qrf-qd

 

[Poinkachu]

10 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

The  MSI seems a league above the Dell indeed

It has good rtings at Rtings , only "meh" thing seems to be the HDR

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/msi/optix-mag274qrf-qd

 

The Rtings review is for the past release btw
(Don't have E2 at the end of the model name)

 

https://www.msi.com/Monitor/Optix-MAG274QRF-QD/Specification

https://www.msi.com/Monitor/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2/Specification

 

Seems to me that the E2 version now advertising Vesa Certified HDR400, unlike the non-E2, which idk if the monitor can really achieve it or not.

Although for some reason there's no longer G-sync Compatible logo too on it's web page.

[GriggsCK]

9 minutes ago, PDifolco said:

The  MSI seems a league above the Dell indeed

It has good rtings at Rtings , only "meh" thing seems to be the HDR

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/msi/optix-mag274qrf-qd

 

I have the Dell vs MSI monitor RTINGS link bookmarked actually. Dell seems to be ever so slightly superior to the MSI, but that one is the old version, I found no review of the successor the E2 version aside from a few redditor saying it's better than the old one. 

[Poinkachu]

13 minutes ago, GriggsCK said:

I have the Dell vs MSI monitor RTINGS link bookmarked actually. Dell seems to be ever so slightly superior to the MSI, but that one is the old version, I found no review of the successor the E2 version aside from a few redditor saying it's better than the old one. 

If you care about -atleast- the HDR, I suggest waiting for reputable review or ask someone who has tried it (one whose opinion you can trust of course).

Especially if you live in a country where no defect RMA is not possible.

 

Ask Monitors Unboxed to review it

https://www.youtube.com/@monitorsunboxed

 

I have the non-E2 version, color wise, it's quite holy shiet.

Kinda have warm hue in some cases (usually when there's a shit ton of white color), but not too bad IMO.

[GriggsCK]

14 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

If you care about -atleast- the HDR, I suggest waiting for reputable review or ask someone who has tried it (one whose opinion you can trust of course).

Especially if you live in a country where no defect RMA is not possible.

 

Ask Monitors Unboxed to review it

https://www.youtube.com/@monitorsunboxed

 

I have the non-E2 version, color wise, it's quite holy shiet.

Kinda have warm hue in some cases, but not too bad IMO.

I see, I don't care much about the HDR tbh, from what I've seen they only work well on expensive panels. I only want a straight up all around upgrade from my AOC (aside from contrast ratio obviously).

My only worry is MSI having QC issue, and I have been burnt by their product before. I RMAed their controller 3 times in 3 weeks. I can return the monitor and get warranty easily but I'd rather not. 

Do you any issue using your MSI monitor?

[Poinkachu]

10 minutes ago, GriggsCK said:

I see, I don't care much about the HDR tbh, from what I've seen they only work well on expensive panels. I only want a straight up all around upgrade from my AOC (aside from contrast ratio obviously).

My only worry is MSI having QC issue, and I have been burnt by their product before. I RMAed their controller 3 times in 3 weeks. I can return the monitor and get warranty easily but I'd rather not. 

Do you any issue using your MSI monitor?

So far (almost a year), nah.

 

But then again I bought it by going directly to brick & mortar shop, made the shop confirm that I can inspect for dead pixel

connected my phone to it through USB-C and inspected the hell out of the panel for dead pixel

(Imagine seeing a customer putting his face 15cm away from the monitor he's thinking to buy for like 10 minutes)

 

The only thing I couldnt really inspect was bleed, since I couldn't possibly ask the whole floor to turn off the light.

But it's not bad (after inspecting it at home)

[GriggsCK]

4 minutes ago, Poinkachu said:

So far (almost a year), nah.

 

But then again I bought it by going directly to brick & mortar shop, made the shop confirm that I can inspect for dead pixel

connected my phone to it through USB-C and inspected the hell out of the panel for dead pixel

(Imagine seeing a customer putting his face 15cm away from the monitor he's thinking to buy for like 10 minutes)

 

The only thing I couldnt really inspect was bleed, since I couldn't possibly ask the whole floor to turn off the light.

But it's not bad (after inspecting it at home)

Then I should probably go with the MSI, I buy the monitor online but I can pick it up from the store and inspect them. The shop that sells the Dell monitor is in a different state entirely in my country while the MSI's shop is just 15 minutes drive away. 

Thanks for the help, I shall wait for more opinions and reviews before making decision. 

[Hinjima]

1 hour ago, GriggsCK said:

Greetings everyone.
Currently looking for a monitor upgrade from my AOC C72G2, a 1080p Curve VA 165hz monitor. I am torn between Dell G2724D and MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2.

I'm tempted to buy the MSI since it has more features on paper(KVM switch, usb hub, quantum dot) and it's newer but I can barely find any review of it, I also worry about their quality control. Seems to have quite a few post about dead pixel, while Dell has a singular post about backlight bleed after a few months.
 

Should I go with the Dell or the newer unreviewed MSI? 

Have you taken a look at the LG 27GP850-B?   I have two and I love them.  I went through over 10 different monitors from MSI, ASUS and Samsung before I landed on the LG 27GP850-B.  Backlight bleed is something that bothers me a lot and the two LG 27GP850-B I have are almost flawless while my LG 32GQ850-B ( 32'' 240hz nano IPS ) has technology that basically removes backlight bleed and IPS glow called ATW polarizer.

I know its neither of your monitors in the original post but I am just throwing another option out there. The more the better

I spent over 4 months going through monitors before landing on this. My slight autism makes me very picky on certain things.

 

 

[GriggsCK]

2 minutes ago, Hinjima said:

Have you taken a look at the LG 27GP850-B?   I have two and I love them.  I went through over 10 different monitors from MSI, ASUS and Samsung before I landed on the LG 27GP850-B.  Backlight bleed is something that bothers me a lot and the two LG 27GP850-B I have are almost flawless while my LG 32GQ850-B ( 32'' 240hz nano IPS ) has technology that basically removes backlight bleed and IPS glow called ATW polarizer.

I know its neither of your monitors in the original post but I am just throwing another option out there. The more the better

 

 

I have actually looked into this monitor before, not sure if below average contrast ratio would bother me or not, and this is around 10% more expensive than the option I'm considering. I will look into this further, thanks for the suggestion. 

[Hinjima]

1 minute ago, GriggsCK said:

I have actually looked into this monitor before, not sure if below average contrast ratio would bother me or not, and this is around 10% more expensive than the option I'm considering. I will look into this further, thanks for the suggestion. 

Regarding the contrast ratio its absolutely nothing I notice while gaming.  I do a lot of simracing with the LG 27GP850-B and at night races with bright headlights and dashboard lights while the rest of the track is dark as night it just looks absolutely amazing.

The Gsync compatability is also one of the main reasons I went with this monitor ( The other monitors I tested were also Gsync compatible but fell short of the LG 27GP850-B )

 

Have a look into it and do some research   Its been on the market for a few years so there are plenty of reviews out there.

I am a very very picky consumer and the LG 27GP850-B won me over

 

[GriggsCK]

3 minutes ago, Hinjima said:

Regarding the contrast ratio its absolutely nothing I notice while gaming.  I do a lot of simracing with the LG 27GP850-B and at night races with bright headlights and dashboard lights while the rest of the track is dark as night it just looks absolutely amazing.

The Gsync compatability is also one of the main reasons I went with this monitor ( The other monitors I tested were also Gsync compatible but fell short of the LG 27GP850-B )

 

Have a look into it and do some research   Its been on the market for a few years so there are plenty of reviews out there.

I am a very very picky consumer and the LG 27GP850-B won me over

 

I see, I will look into this further, since LG is actually a brand I trust more than Dell and MSI. Thanks for the input. 

[xg32]

34 minutes ago, GriggsCK said:

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after digging into it a bit it seems like the E2 is about the same as the original with firmware update and better calibration. if you are in the US it's 275usd and it's pretty much the best edgelit monitor out there ever since the first one came out in 2020. Would not consider the dell over the cheaper g274qpf-qd at 215usd

 

LG's low contrast is definitely noticeable.

 

The other option to consider is the q27g3xmn for the cheapest mini-led available for hdr.

[GriggsCK]

7 minutes ago, xg32 said:

after digging into it a bit it seems like the E2 is about the same as the original with firmware update and better calibration. if you are in the US it's 275usd and it's pretty much the best edgelit monitor out there ever since the first one came out in 2020. Would not consider the dell over the cheaper g274qpf-qd at 215usd

 

LG's low contrast is definitely noticeable.

 

The other option to consider is the q27g3xmn for the cheapest mini-led available for hdr.

Unfortunately I live in Malaysia, things here stay at MSRP even well after they are outdated or obsolete. g274qpf-qd here is actually slightly more expensive than the E2 lmao. Unfortunately q27g3xmn is not available here.

Thanks for help. 

[Stahlmann]

9 hours ago, GriggsCK said:

I see, I don't care much about the HDR tbh, from what I've seen they only work well on expensive panels. I only want a straight up all around upgrade from my AOC (aside from contrast ratio obviously).

You didn't mention what kind of games you play. If you're more into slower paced games, you'll get more out of a decent HDR display than if you're squeezing every last millisecond out of response times. There is at least one good, budget-friendly HDR monitor on the market now. Might be worth checking out. Basically, you're trading off a bit of response time to get decent HDR on a $280 budget.

 

 

9 hours ago, GriggsCK said:

I have actually looked into this monitor before, not sure if below average contrast ratio would bother me or not, and this is around 10% more expensive than the option I'm considering. I will look into this further, thanks for the suggestion. 

There is not much difference between a contrast ratio of 800:1 and 1000:1. Both are equally bad when compared to stronger alternatives like VA, let alone OLED. This LG option is still better than the two Dell and MSI models mentioned above, despite the lower contrast.