Monitors / Comparison

Alienware AW2725QF vs MSI Optix MAG274QRX

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW2725QF

27″ · 3840×2160 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution100
Panel80
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRX

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Alienware AW2725QF and MSI Optix MAG274QRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Resolution: Alienware AW2725QF leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

Alienware AW2725QF

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW2725QFMSI Optix MAG274QRX
83Gear score83
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms

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 AW2725QF or MSI Optix MAG274QRX better?

Alienware AW2725QF and MSI Optix MAG274QRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Resolution: Alienware AW2725QF leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG274QRX leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).