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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharper image for productivity or detailed media consumption, the Dell Alienware offers a higher resolution, which can be important for tasks like photo editing. However, if you're looking for a wider screen with an immersive experience for movies and games, the MSI's ultra-wide aspect ratio will be more suitable. For competitive gaming, the Alienware's higher refresh rate can provide a smoother experience. On the other hand, the MSI is somewhat more affordable and still offers high-quality color reproduction for activities like print photo editing. Both have OLED technology for excellent contrast and color depth; your decision should hinge on the specific tasks you value most and how much you're willing to spend for those enhancements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$850
$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 MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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