Monitors / Comparison

Alienware AW3226Q vs MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW3226Q

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · WOLED · 2026
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
Recency100
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24

26.5″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

Alienware AW3226Q and MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 89.

  • Resolution: Alienware AW3226Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Alienware AW3226Q

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW3226QMSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24
89Gear score89
31.5″Screen size26.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
WOLEDPanelQD-OLED
0.03 msResponse time0.03 ms
2026Release year—
—Estimated price≈ $600

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 AW3226Q or MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24 better?

Alienware AW3226Q and MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 89. Resolution: Alienware AW3226Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 273QP QD-OLED X24 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).