Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2523HF vs MSI MAG 255PXF

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2523HF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate96
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255PXF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 300 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2523HF and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.

  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2523HF leads (360 Hz vs 300 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2523HF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255PXF

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW2523HFMSI MAG 255PXF
80Gear score79
24.5″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
360 HzRefresh rate300 Hz
IPSPanelRapid IPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $328Estimated price—

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 AW2523HF or MSI MAG 255PXF better?

Dell Alienware AW2523HF and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2523HF leads (360 Hz vs 300 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2523HF leads (360 Hz vs 300 Hz).