Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW3420DW vs MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3420DW

34.1″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time78
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW3420DW and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69.

  • Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 2 ms).
Pick this

MSI Optix MPG341CQRV

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW3420DWMSI Optix MPG341CQRV
70Gear score69
34.1″Screen size34″
3440×1440Resolution3440×1440
120 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelVA
2 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $630Estimated 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 AW3420DW or MSI Optix MPG341CQRV better?

Dell Alienware AW3420DW and MSI Optix MPG341CQRV are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 69. Response time: MSI Optix MPG341CQRV leads (1 ms vs 2 ms).