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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive experiences and want a larger, ultrawide monitor, the Dell Alienware might be the right choice, especially for HDR gaming and media with its higher HDR brightness, although it doesn't fare well in productivity. Conversely, the MSI offers exceptional gaming performance due to its higher refresh rate and response time, making it suitable for highly competitive gaming, and it's a better overall value if you want to save money without sacrificing on color accuracy for photo editing. Both provide excellent color quality and contrast but the MSI might generally be a smarter buy for a balance of gaming, media, and creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.1
10.0
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$870
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 1000 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 138 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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