Between the Alienware AW3225QF and MAG 274URFDE, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and peak brightness, while the MAG 274URFDE wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the MAG 274URFDE scores 64.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3225QF is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Alienware AW3225QF if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are response time (gtg), peak brightness, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the MAG 274URFDE if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Alienware AW3225QF is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dell - Alienware AW3225QF wins
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 240 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 17.04% more. 31.6 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs Rapid IPS).
Why MSI - MAG 274URFDE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 98 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | Rapid IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 160 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | MSI - MAG 274URFDE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 98 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or MAG 274URFDE?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or MAG 274URFDE?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or MAG 274URFDE have USB-C with power delivery?+
MAG 274URFDE offers USB-C with 98W power delivery.
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