If you prioritize competitive gaming with high refresh rates and fast response times for a smoother experience, the Dell AW2524H is the better option. However, if you value immersive media consumption, with richer colors and better contrast, especially in HDR content, and can afford to spend more, the MSI MAG 341CQP would be the superior choice. For productivity tasks that benefit from a wider, curved display, and more screen real estate, the MSI monitor excels. In summary, Dell is for competitive gaming on a budget, while MSI is for a premium, all-around visual experience, including gaming and media, with a curve to enhance immersion. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
5.8/10
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
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The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
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