Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW5520QF vs MSI MAG 255PXF

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW5520QF

55″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time97
VS
Monitor · MSI

MSI MAG 255PXF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 300 Hz · Rapid IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate91
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW5520QF and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW5520QF leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 120 Hz).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW5520QF

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI MAG 255PXF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW5520QFMSI MAG 255PXF
80Gear score79
55″Screen size24.5″
3840×2160Resolution1920×1080
120 HzRefresh rate300 Hz
OLEDPanelRapid IPS
0.5 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 AW5520QF or MSI MAG 255PXF better?

Dell Alienware AW5520QF and MSI MAG 255PXF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 79. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW5520QF leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 120 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI MAG 255PXF leads (300 Hz vs 120 Hz).