Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2518HF vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2518HF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2518HF and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2518HF leads (240 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2518HF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW2518HFMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
70Gear score69
24.5″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
240 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
TNPanelVA
1 msResponse 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 Dell Alienware AW2518HF or MSI Optix MPG341CQRV better?

Dell Alienware AW2518HF and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69. Resolution: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2518HF leads (240 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2518HF leads (240 Hz vs 120 Hz).