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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, May 8 | 2026, September 2 |
| Released | 2025-05-16 | Expected Fall 2026 |
| Status | Available | Announced |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | HDMI 2.1 console mode: 120Hz, VRR and ALLM for consoles | — |
| In the Box | 1x DisplayPort cable (1.4a), 1x HDMI cable (2.1), 1x power cord | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | $749.99 (US launch price, per MSI press release reported by Vortez, Aug 2025) | $699 (US launch price) |
| Models | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | AW3226Q |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,050,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦978,600 (Stored estimate) |
TESTS4 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness Measured | 302 nits full-screen SDR; ~530 nits HDR 10% window (TechSpot) | — |
| Color Accuracy | Delta E 0.11 (Tom's Guide); sRGB mode deltaE below 4.0 (TechSpot) | — |
| Power Consumption Measured | ~68 W full white (TechSpot) | — |
| Response Time Measured | ~0.3 ms across refresh rates (TechSpot) | — |
DESIGN AND BUILD9 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Active Display Area | 590.42 (H) x 333.72 (V) mm | — |
| Curvature | Flat | — |
| Dimensions (with stand) | 610 x 242 x 532 mm (W x D x H) | — |
| Dimensions (without stand) | 610 x 69 x 356.4 mm (W x D x H) | — |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED (3rd-gen per MSI) | Tandem WOLED (LG Display, RGB stripe) |
| Screen Size | 26.5 inches (marketed as 27-inch) | 31.5 inches (32-inch class) |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt -5° ~ 20°, Swivel -30° ~ 30°, Pivot -90° ~ 90°, Height 0 ~ 110 mm | Tilt, height, swivel |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 8 kg (17.6 lbs) net; 11.5 kg (25.3 lbs) gross | — |
DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION13 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Brightness | SDR 300 nits; HDR 500 nits typ. (True Black 500, 10% APL), 1000 nits typ. peak | 1000 nits (peak HDR, 3% APL), 250 nits (SDR) |
| Color Accuracy | — | Factory calibrated, Delta E < 2 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) | 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) |
| Color Gamut | 98% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3, 138% sRGB (CIE1976) | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 (typical) | 1,500,000:1 |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Pixel Density | Pixel pitch 0.2292 x 0.2292 mm | 140 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 500 Hz | 165Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) | 3840 x 2160 pixels (140 PPI) |
| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 0.03ms (GtG) |
| Screen Coating | Anti-reflection | Glossy |
| Viewing Angles | 178° (H) / 178° (V) | 178° / 178° |
GAMING FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Gaming Aids | AI Crosshair (auto colour change), AI Vision (dark-area detail), Optix Scope aim magnifier | — |
| Low Input Lag Mode | Console Mode with VRR and ALLM over HDMI 2.1 | — |
CONNECTIVITY6 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Out | 1x headphone-out | Headphone jack |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3) | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Ethernet / KVM | — | PiP/PbP |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 (WQHD@500Hz; 48Gbps) | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| USB Hub | None (no USB hub or KVM per TechSpot) | 1x USB Type-C (15W PD), 2x USB Type-A |
| USB-C | 1x USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode) with 15W Power Delivery | — |
POWER2 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | Internal power board | — |
| Voltage | 100~240V, 50/60Hz | — |
EXTRAS AND FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | Alienware AW3226Q |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care | Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light technologies | Flicker-free |
| Other Features | MSI OLED Care 2.0 (Pixel Shift, Panel Protect, Static Screen Detection, Boundary/Taskbar/Multi-logo Detection), Kensington lock | AlienFX RGB lighting |
| Warranty | 3 years (including panel burn-in) | 3 years, including burn-in |