Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM vs MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

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 Optix MAG274QRF-QD

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM and MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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Dell Alienware AW3425DWM

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW3425DWMMSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD
77Gear score76
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $369

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 Optix MAG274QRF-QD better?

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM and MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).