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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority and you're on a tighter budget, the Dell AW2524H would serve you well with its high refresh rate, leading to smoother gameplay. However, if you're looking for an immersive experience with superior color quality for media consumption, HDR gaming, and print photo editing, and you don't mind the higher cost, the MSI MEG 342C with its wider display and contrast would be the better choice. The MSI's larger screen and higher resolution also make it more suitable for productivity, but remember, it may not be as well-suited for fast-paced competitive gaming as the Dell due to a good but lower refresh rate. 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 MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.1
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
9.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | |
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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."
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