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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive gaming experience and high-quality media consumption, the Dell Alienware with its OLED technology provides superior contrast and color depth, making it excellent for HDR gaming and media. However, it comes at a premium price. The MSI, being significantly more affordable, still offers good gaming performance with a high refresh rate but falls short in HDR capability and overall image quality. For competitive gaming, both are good options due to their fast response times. Choose the Dell if you value top-tier visuals and are willing to invest, or opt for MSI for a cost-effective balance suitable for gaming and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.8
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$870
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"Alienware has brought the best display technology to the desktop with its AW3423DW. With infinite contrast and a huge color gamut, it boasts a stunning image with accurate color and no need for calibration. Gaming performance is superb with smooth motion processing and quick response. This monitor truly raises the bar."
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