Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2725QF vs MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2725QF

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

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2725QF and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2725QF

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW2725QFMSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
84Gear score84
27″Screen size49″
3840×2160Resolution5120×1440
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
0.5 msResponse time0.03 ms
≈ $472Estimated price≈ $850

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 MPG 491CQP QD-OLED better?

Dell Alienware AW2725QF and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (3840×2160 vs 5120×1440). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2725QF leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Dell Alienware AW2725QF ≈ $472, MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED ≈ $850. Current prices vary by store.