If you prioritize a higher resolution and a bigger screen for a more immersive gaming and media experience, the Dell Alienware's 32-inch 4K display is a strong choice, although it comes at a premium price. For competitive gamers, its wide variable refresh rate range is another plus. The MSI, on the other hand, offers a wider aspect ratio with its 34-inch ultrawide screen, potentially enhancing productivity by providing more screen real estate. It also performs admirably for media consumption, boasts a high peak brightness for HDR content, and is easier on the wallet compared to the Dell. However, the lower resolution might be less ideal if you're looking for crisp text and image details for tasks like digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Productivity
7.0/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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