Comparison between:
- 27" Dell Alienware AW2721D
- 27" MSI MAG 275QF X32
- 27" MSI MAG 274QF X24
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Dell Alienware AW2721D | MSI MAG 275QF X32 | MSI MAG 274QF X24 | |
| Series | - | MAG | MAG |
 |  |  | |
| Model alias | AW2721D | MAG275QF X32 MAG275QFX32 | - |
| Model year | 2020 | 2025 | 2025 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 27 in | 27 in | 27 in |
| Diagonal | 684.667 mm 68.4667 cm 26.9554 in 2.2463 ft | 685.8 mm 68.58 cm 27 in 2.25 ft | 685.655 mm 68.5655 cm 26.9943 in 2.2495 ft |
| Width | 610.536 mm 61.0536 cm 24.0369 in 2.0031 ft | 579.436 mm 57.9436 cm 22.8124 in 1.901 ft | 579.436 mm 57.9436 cm 22.8124 in 1.901 ft |
| Height | 349.9 mm 34.99 cm 13.7756 in 1.148 ft | 322.464 mm 32.2464 cm 12.6954 in 1.058 ft | 322.464 mm 32.2464 cm 12.6954 in 1.058 ft |
| Panel type | IPS | VA | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | 1073741824 colors 30 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft |
| Pixel density | 106 ppi 41 ppcm | 112 ppi 44 ppcm | 112 ppi 44 ppcm |
| Display area | 86.62 % | 97.15 % | 96.6 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | 131.3 % | 115 % | 137 % |
| Adobe RGB (1998) | - | 90 % | 108 % |
| DCI P3 | 88 % | 60 % | 81 % |
| Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | - |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 800 : 1 | 800 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | - | 100000000 : 1 | 100000000 : 1 |
| HDR | HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDR10+ | - | - |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 1 ms 0.0010 s | - | 1 ms 0.0010 s |
| Average response time | 3 ms 0.0030 s | - | - |
| Input lag | 3 ms 0.0030 s | - | - |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte |
| - | Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | Response time - 0.5 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | No | No | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 60 Hz | 50 Hz | 60 Hz |
| DisplayPort - 255 kHz - 255 kHz; 1 Hz - 240 Hz HDMI - 30 kHz - 222 kHz; 24 Hz - 144 Hz | - | - |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Electric current (A) | 3 A | - | 3.42 A |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W | 0.3 W | - |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.3 W | 0.5 W | - |
| Power consumption (average) | 46 W | 53 W | 49 W |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 120 W | - | - |
| Power consumption (annual) | 72.25 kWh | - | - |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 641.9 mm 64.19 cm 25.2717 in 2.106 ft | 587.8 mm 58.78 cm 23.1417 in 1.9285 ft | 588 mm 58.8 cm 23.1496 in 1.9291 ft |
| Height | 384.2 mm 38.42 cm 15.126 in 1.2605 ft | 327.2 mm 32.72 cm 12.8819 in 1.0735 ft | 328.96 mm 32.896 cm 12.9512 in 1.0793 ft |
| Depth | 97.6 mm 9.76 cm 3.8425 in 0.3202 ft | 46.4 mm 4.64 cm 1.8268 in 0.1522 ft | 50.6 mm 5.06 cm 1.9921 in 0.166 ft |
| Weight | 7.9 kg 17.42 lbs | 3.07 kg 6.77 lbs | - |
| Width with stand | 650.9 mm 65.09 cm 25.626 in 2.1355 ft | 588.8 mm 58.88 cm 23.1811 in 1.9318 ft | 589 mm 58.9 cm 23.189 in 1.9324 ft |
| Height with stand | 498.3 mm 49.83 cm 19.6181 in 1.6348 ft | 419.1 mm 41.91 cm 16.5 in 1.375 ft | 403 mm 40.3 cm 15.8661 in 1.3222 ft |
| Depth with stand | 265.1 mm 26.51 cm 10.437 in 0.8698 ft | 210.6 mm 21.06 cm 8.2913 in 0.6909 ft | 240.2 mm 24.02 cm 9.4567 in 0.7881 ft |
| Weight with stand | 12.4 kg 27.34 lbs | 3.45 kg 7.61 lbs | 4.2 kg 9.26 lbs |
| Box width | - | 684 mm 68.4 cm 26.9291 in 2.2441 ft | 827 mm 82.7 cm 32.5591 in 2.7133 ft |
| Box height | - | 463 mm 46.3 cm 18.2283 in 1.519 ft | 523 mm 52.3 cm 20.5906 in 1.7159 ft |
| Box depth | - | 129 mm 12.9 cm 5.0787 in 0.4232 ft | 155 mm 15.5 cm 6.1024 in 0.5085 ft |
| Box weight | 15.5 kg 34.17 lbs | 6.35 kg 14 lbs | 6.55 kg 14.44 lbs |
| Stand depth | - | 220.1 mm 22.01 cm 8.6654 in 0.7221 ft | 249.7 mm 24.97 cm 9.8307 in 0.8192 ft |
| Colors | Black | Metallic Black | Black |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 100 x 100 mm | 75 x 75 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes | No | No |
| Height adjustment range | 100 mm 10 cm 3.937 in 0.3281 ft | - | - |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | Yes | No | No |
| Left pivot | 90 ° | - | - |
| Right pivot | 90 ° | - | - |
| Left/right swivel | Yes | No | No |
| Left swivel | 75 ° | - | - |
| Right swivel | 75 ° | - | - |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 12 ° | 14 ° |
| Backward tilt | 20 ° | 32 ° | 35 ° |
| Stand width - 465.2 mm | - | - |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (line-out for speakers) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (headphones) | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a; HBR3) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (a; HBR3) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | - | - |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | Ambient Light Sensor Flicker-free technology Nano IPS Picture-by-Picture | Adaptive-Sync technology Console Mode Frameless Design Game Mode Low Blue Light Picture-in-Picture Smart Crosshair | Adaptive-Sync technology Console Mode Game Mode Picture-by-Picture Rapid IPS |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | CECP CEL ENERGY STAR RoHS Compliant TCO Certified Displays TUV Rheonland Eye Safety Certified | CB CE EMC FCC RoHS TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified | CE FCC RoHS |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating humidity | 10 % - 80 % | 20 % - 90 % | 20 % - 90 % |
| Operating altitude | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | 5000 m 16404.2 ft | 5000 m 16404.2 ft |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | 5 % - 90 % | 10 % - 90 % | 10 % - 90 % |
| Storage altitude | 12192 m 40000 ft | - | - |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | DisplayPort cable Mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable USB Type-B 3.2 Gen 1 cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Security lock slot | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Dell Alienware AW2721D | MSI MAG 275QF X32 | MSI MAG 274QF X24 |