Monitors / Comparison

Alienware AW2725DF vs MSI MAG 272U X24

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW2725DF

26.7″ · 2560×1440 · 360 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 92.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate96
Resolution80
Panel100
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 272U X24

3840×2160 · 240 Hz
GEAR SCORE 92.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution100
Verdict

Alienware AW2725DF and MSI MAG 272U X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 92 and 92.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 272U X24 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Alienware AW2725DF leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Pick this

Alienware AW2725DF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 272U X24

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW2725DFMSI MAG 272U X24
92Gear score92
26.7″Screen size—
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
360 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
OLEDPanel—
0Setups using it1

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 AW2725DF or MSI MAG 272U X24 better?

Alienware AW2725DF and MSI MAG 272U X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 92 and 92. Resolution: MSI MAG 272U X24 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Alienware AW2725DF leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Alienware AW2725DF leads (360 Hz vs 240 Hz).