Monitors / Comparison

Alienware AW3926QW vs MSI MPG 272QRF X36

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW3926QW

39″ · 5120×2160 · 165 Hz · WOLED
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
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 AW3926QW and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Resolution: Alienware AW3926QW leads (5120×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: Alienware AW3926QW leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

Alienware AW3926QW

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

MSI MPG 272QRF X36

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW3926QWMSI MPG 272QRF X36
88Gear score88
39″Screen size27″
5120×2160Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
WOLEDPanelIPS
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 AW3926QW or MSI MPG 272QRF X36 better?

Alienware AW3926QW and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Resolution: Alienware AW3926QW leads (5120×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: Alienware AW3926QW leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MPG 272QRF X36 leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).