MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
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MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 vs Dell Alienware AW2726DM Comparison
OLED 165Hz
MSI
7.6
/10
165 HzNative Refresh Rate
QD-OLEDPanel Type
1000 cd/m²Peak Brightness
Display / HDR 400…HDR Support
OLED
Dell
8.6
/10
QD-OLEDPanel Type
110 PPIPixel Density
26.5-inchScreen Size
HDMI 2.1HDMI Version
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Brand | MSI | Dell |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | MSI | Dell |
| Series | -- | Alienware |
| Model | MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 | AW2726DM |
| Full Product Name | MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 | Dell Alienware AW2726DM |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | -- |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | -- |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming | -- |
| Primary Use | Competitive & Immersive Gaming | -- |
| Region / Variant | Global (regional SKU suffixes may vary, e.g. US / EU / APAC) | -- |
| Launch Status | Announced 2026 (per manufacturer model-year data) | -- |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years standard limited warranty (MSI global policy; exact term / region may vary by country - see msi.com / page / warranty) | -- |
| Panel Warranty | 3 years | -- |
| Burn-In Warranty | 3 years OLED burn-in coverage (MSI's OLED panel guarantee, backed by MSI OLED Care) | -- |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 26.5 in | 26.5-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 673.1 mm (26.50 in) | -- |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 589.97 mm (23.23 in) | -- |
| Active Display Height | 332.93 mm (13.11 in) | -- |
| Display Area | 89.98 % | -- |
| Panel Type? | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Panel Technology | OLED | QD-OLED panel (deep blacks + rich colors) Display / HDR 400 True Black 240Hz Adaptive Sync +FreeSync 0.03 ms ultra-fast response 10-bit color (1.07B colors) Anti-glare coating +Low Blue Light |
| Panel Manufacturer | Samsung | -- |
| OLED Technology | QD-OLED | -- |
| Self-Emissive Display | Yes | -- |
| Quantum Dot | Yes | -- |
| 3D Support | No | -- |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) / QD-OLED Penta Tandem / 4th Gen QD-OLED / Dark Armor Film | -- |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) |
| Pixel Density | 165 ppi / 65 ppcm | 110 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.153 mm (0.01 in) | 0.233 mm |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 10-bit |
| FRC | No | -- |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1.07 Billion |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd/m² | -- |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 cd/m² | -- |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500000 : 1 | -- |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | -- |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | -- |
| HDR Support? | Display / HDR 400 True Black /HDR10 |
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| HDR10? | Yes | -- |
| sRGB Coverage | 138 % | -- |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99 % | -- |
| Adobe RGB Coverage | 98 % | -- |
| Uniformity Compensation | Yes | -- |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | -- |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 165 Hz | 48Hz – 240Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 0.03 ms | -- |
| Adaptive-Sync? | Yes | -- |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Yes | -- |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes | -- |
| Crosshair | Yes | -- |
| AI Gaming Features | Yes | -- |
| Console Mode | Yes | -- |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2×HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 368.8 k Hz | -- |
| HDMI CEC | Yes | -- |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | HBR3 | -- |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes | -- |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Support | Yes | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 15 W | -- |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | -- |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | -- |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | Yes | 100 × 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes | 130 mm |
| Height Range | -- | 130 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 110 mm (4.33 in) | -- |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | -- |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° | -- |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | -- |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | -- |
| Portrait Mode | No | -- |
| Security Lock | Yes | -- |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | -- |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 611.1 mm x 422.8 mm x 241.9 mm | -- |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 611.1 mm x 357.2 mm x 69.3 mm | -- |
| Weight With Stand | 7.7 kg (16.98 lbs) | 9 kg |
| Stand Depth | 241.9 mm (9.52 in) | -- |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | -- | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V | -- |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V | -- |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50/60Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | -- | 25W |
| Average Power Consumption | -- | 25W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | -- | 80W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W | 0.3W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W | -- |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F | -- |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % - 90 % | -- |
| Operating Altitude | 5000 m / 16404.2 ft | -- |
| Storage Temperature | -20 °C - 60 °C / -4 °F - 140 °F | -- |
| Storage Humidity | 10 % - 80 % | -- |
| Storage Altitude | 12192 m / 40000 ft | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | -- |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | -- |
| OLED Protection | Yes | -- |
| OLED Care | Yes | -- |
| Pixel Shift | Yes | -- |
| Static Logo Detection | Yes | -- |
| Burn-In Protection | Yes (MSI OLED Care) | -- |
| Thermal Management | Yes | -- |
| Custom Heatsink | Yes | -- |
| Uniformity Mode | Yes | -- |
| AI Visual | Yes | -- |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | -- |
| Additional Monitor Features | 3-sided frameless design; AI Vision; Aspect Ratio Options; Custom Heatsink; Game Assitance; Optix ScopeWide Color Gamut |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | -- |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 400 True Black | -- |
| ClearMR | 9000 | -- |
| RoHS | Yes | Ro HS |
| CE | -- | Yes |
| FCC | Yes | FCC |
| FCC-B | Yes | -- |
| WEEE | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | -- |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Weight | 10.9 kg (24.03 lbs) | -- |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: August 2026
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