Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" vs MSI MP272 E14C 27"
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
Dell
86 Overall Score
vs
MSI MP272 E14C 27" Black
MSI
53 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Dell Alienware AW2724DM is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that impresses most users with its smooth 180Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and sturdy build. While many praise its value, especially when bought on sale, a few critical reviews highlight misleading HDR performance and lack of built-in speakers. Overall, it's seen as a strong performer for gaming and desktop use, but potential buyers should be aware of its limitations.
Pros
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Sturdy and adjustable stand
- Great value when on sale
- Good build quality
Cons
- Misleading HDR performance
- No built-in speakers
- No HDMI 2.1 port
- Expensive at full price
- Dark colors out of the box
Refresh rate 6
Color quality 8
Build quality 5
Value for money 7
Hdr performance 4
Speakers 2
MSI MP272 E14C 27" Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Professional
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Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" | MSI MP272 E14C 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 95% | 83% Adobe RGB / 87% DCI-P3 / 116% sRGB (CIE 1976) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 600 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 26W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 6.76 kg | 3.70 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
MSI MP272 E14C 27" Black
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 20230.171score per dollar
vs
MSI MP272 E14C 27" Black0.345score per dollar
MSI MP272 E14C 27" Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27"
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
