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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority, the Dell AW2524H with its higher refresh rate and response time optimizations will provide a smoother experience. However, if you are looking for a balance between gaming, productivity, and media consumption without breaking the bank, the MSI G273QPF offers a larger screen, higher resolution, and good color performance at a budget-friendly price, though its gaming performance isn't as optimized as the Dell's. Keep in mind the Dell has a height-adjustable stand and better peak brightness, but you'll save money with the MSI while still enjoying a quality display for various uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.8
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | 1 | |
Shopping
Dell AW2524H (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | March 2023
"If you have the system for it, the Alienware AW2524H is the perfect display to show off next level frame rates and control response. With higher contrast and color volume than its 360 Hz competition, it currently has no equal."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"Thanks to its 27″ 1440p IPS panel with wide color gamut, the MSI G273QF delivers an immersive viewing experience, while the rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, MBR and 165Hz ensure buttery-smooth performance – all that at an appealing price!"
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