Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW3423DW vs MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3423DW

34.2″ · 3440×1440 · 175 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate71
Resolution88
Panel100
Response time100
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16

26.5″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel100
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW3423DW and MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 86.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3423DW leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3423DW

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW3423DWMSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16
85Gear score86
34.2″Screen size26.5″
3440×1440Resolution3840×2160
175 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
QD-OLEDPanelOLED
0.1 msResponse time—
≈ $750Estimated 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 AW3423DW or MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 better?

Dell Alienware AW3423DW and MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 86. Resolution: MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3423DW leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3423DW leads (175 Hz vs 165 Hz).