Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF vs MSI MAG 274QF X24

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF

34.2″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel100
Response time100
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 274QF X24

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

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF

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 AW3423DWFMSI MAG 274QF X24
84Gear score84
34.2″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
QD-OLEDPanel—
0.1 msResponse time—
≈ $900Estimated 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 AW3423DWF or MSI MAG 274QF X24 better?

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF and MSI MAG 274QF X24 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 274QF X24 leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).