Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2524HF vs MSI Optix MAG274QRX

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2524HF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 500 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG274QRX

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

Dell Alienware AW2524HF and MSI Optix MAG274QRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRX leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524HF leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell Alienware AW2524HF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2524HF

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG274QRX

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW2524HFMSI Optix MAG274QRX
83Gear score83
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
500 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $500Estimated 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 AW2524HF or MSI Optix MAG274QRX better?

Dell Alienware AW2524HF and MSI Optix MAG274QRX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Resolution: MSI Optix MAG274QRX leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524HF leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: Dell Alienware AW2524HF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524HF leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz).