Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2725QF vs MSI MAG 274QF X24

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2725QF

27″ · 3840×2160 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time97
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274QF X24

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2725QF and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2725QF

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 274QF X24

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW2725QFMSI MAG 274QF X24
84Gear score84
27″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanel—
0.5 msResponse time—
≈ $472Estimated 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 AW2725QF or MSI MAG 274QF X24 better?

Dell Alienware AW2725QF and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).