Monitors / Comparison

Alienware AW2527HX vs MSI MPG 272QRF X36

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW2527HX

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 560 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel100
Response time100
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 272QRF X36

27″ · 2560×1440 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate96
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

Alienware AW2527HX and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Alienware AW2527HX leads (560 Hz vs 360 Hz).
  • Response time: Alienware AW2527HX leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

Alienware AW2527HX

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI MPG 272QRF X36

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW2527HXMSI MPG 272QRF X36
88Gear score88
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
560 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
QD-OLEDPanelIPS
0.03 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $650

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Alienware AW2527HX or MSI MPG 272QRF X36 better?

Alienware AW2527HX and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Resolution: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Alienware AW2527HX leads (560 Hz vs 360 Hz). Response time: Alienware AW2527HX leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Alienware AW2527HX leads (560 Hz vs 360 Hz).