Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM vs MSI MAG 32CQ6F

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM

34″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW3425DWMMSI MAG 32CQ6F
77Gear score76
34″Screen size31.5″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
1 msResponse time0.5 ms

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 AW3425DWM or MSI MAG 32CQ6F better?

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Response time: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).