Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF vs MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

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
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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 AW3423DWF and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 0.1 ms).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW3423DWFMSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED
84Gear score84
34.2″Screen size49″
3440×1440Resolution5120×1440
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
QD-OLEDPanelOLED
0.1 msResponse time0.03 ms
≈ $900Estimated 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 AW3423DWF or MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED better?

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF and MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (0.03 ms vs 0.1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF ≈ $900, MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED ≈ $850. Current prices vary by store.