If you prioritize high-quality HDR gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware model offers excellent visuals and peak brightness, making it a solid choice despite its higher price. Conversely, the MSI monitor costs less and still delivers strong performance in HDR gaming with good color accuracy, making it a more budget-friendly option for both gamers and creatives who need precise color work. The MSI also seems to offer more generous connectivity options with additional DisplayPort inputs. Consider the Dell if peak HDR performance is worth the extra investment; otherwise, the MSI provides a well-rounded experience at a more accessible price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
6.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.0/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity, though the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,200
$950
$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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
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 MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
10.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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