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Updated April 23, 2024·

For high-speed gaming with minimal motion blur, the Dell Alienware is a top pick, particularly for competitive games where fast response is crucial. However, for a more immersive experience in single-player games and media watching, the larger, higher-resolution MSI MAG could be the better choice; it also excels in tasks that demand accurate colors and fine detail, like photo editing. The Dell's smaller size could be better for limited desk space but may fall short for productivity tasks compared to the MSI's larger screen. If HDR content is a priority, consider the MSI's superior brightness, but note that the Dell offers a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay visuals. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for competitive gaming
  • Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
  • Good for productivity
  • Best in class brightness

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

9.7
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
6.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair.

Productivity

5.8
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.7
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Media Consumption

9.5
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.

Cost

$900
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
$900
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
AW2725DF
MAG 321UPX
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$900
$900
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
360Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
235 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
445 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %138.2 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.6 ms0.03 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 360 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
9.5/108/10
Ghosting Score
9.8/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI139 PPI
Coating
GlossyMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.7/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
10
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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