Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2721D vs MSI MPG 274URF QD

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2721D

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

MSI MPG 274URF QD

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2721D and MSI MPG 274URF QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2721D leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2721D

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MPG 274URF QD

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW2721DMSI MPG 274URF QD
83Gear score82
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
240 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $375

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 AW2721D or MSI MPG 274URF QD better?

Dell Alienware AW2721D and MSI MPG 274URF QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 82. Resolution: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2721D leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: MSI MPG 274URF QD leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2721D leads (240 Hz vs 160 Hz).