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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you're on a tighter budget and mainly focused on competitive gaming with a preference for a smaller screen, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF offers a high refresh rate and good response times at a lower price. However, if you prioritize top-tier image quality and are invested in HDR gaming and media with no expense spared, the MSI MPG 321URX boasts superior color performance, contrast, and higher resolution on a larger screen, giving you a more immersive experience at a premium cost. Keep in mind that the MSI's higher resolution may require a more powerful graphics card for optimal gaming performance. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
  • Very good for competitive gaming
  • Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Good for productivity
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class brightness
  • Best in class color volume
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

6.4
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

8.6
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
6.8
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair.

Productivity

6.4
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.

Media Consumption

6.0
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.

Cost

$429
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
$950
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The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Digital Photo Editing

Yes
AW2723DF
MPG 321URX
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$429
$950
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSQD-OLED
Local Dimming Zones
16N/A

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1020:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
384 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
672 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoYes
sRGB Color Gamut
103.1 %138.2 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
7.6 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 280 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8.6/108/10
Ghosting Score
7.7/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI139 PPI
Coating
Semi-GlossMatte
Text Clarity Score
7/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Jeremy Laird | March 2023
"Put all the pieces together, the high quality IPS image quality, the punchy backlight, the good response and the buttery smooth 280Hz refresh and you have a pretty outstanding gaming panel that's also decent for general computing duties thanks to the 1440p resolution."

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