Dell Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM) vs MSI MAG 274QP QD-OLED X24

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Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM) compared with MAG 274QP QD-OLED X24
DellAlienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)MSIMAG 274QP QD-OLED X24
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026September 2025
Display
Screen size26.5″26.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness111 pixels per inch111 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)200 nits200 nits
HDR peak brightness400 nits400 nits
HDR formatsHDR10–
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P399% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB (CIE 1976 coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 2
Screen finishGlossy–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRVESA AdaptiveSync
Colour depth1.07 billion colours10-bit, 1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage–100% (CIE 1976 coverage)
Adobe RGB coverage–98% (CIE 1976 coverage)
Colour accuracy–Delta E ≤ 2 (QD Premium Color)
HDR detail400 cd/m² peak (Dell UK); HDR10; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR and Game HDR–
Variable refresh range48–240 Hz over DisplayPort; 48–120 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)48–240 Hz
Motion blur reduction–VESA ClearMR 13000
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm0.2292 × 0.2292 mm
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free–
Burn-in protectionPixel refresh and panel health indicatorMSI OLED Care 2.0; 3-year warranty including burn-in
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C chargingNoneNone
EthernetNo–
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz with HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL 10G), 2560 × 1440 at 240 Hz; HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with HDR, DSC and AdaptiveSyncDisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3); HDCP 2.2
Audio out3.5 mm headphone jackHeadphone out
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.9 kg6.7 kg
Height adjustment130 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 20°
Swivel-360° to 360°−30° to 30°
Pivot-90° to 90°−90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand609.31 x 233.40 x 393.32–523.32 mm (W x D x H)609.3 × 241.9 × 427.1 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand609.31 x 41.95 x 354.30 mm (W x D x H)609.3 × 67.1 × 356.2 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand3.90 kg3.95 kg
Controls–5-way joystick; Console Mode
ColoursBlackBlack
Power and support
Power use21 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 70 W maximum21 W SDR, 35 W HDR (on mode); 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classEE (SDR), G (HDR)
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)Internal, 100–240 V
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)–
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)3 years
In the boxStand, Allen key and four M4 screws, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m)DisplayPort cable, power cord, quick guide

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