MSI PRO MP243XP 23.8" vs Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34"

MSI PRO MP243XP 23.8" Matte Black 2025

MSI PRO MP243XP 23.8" Matte Black 2025

MSI
43 Overall Score
vs
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026

Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026

Alienware
94 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

MSI PRO MP243XP 23.8" Matte Black 2025

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Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026

92 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews

This OLED ultrawide monitor is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning colors, true blacks, and immersive curve. Users describe it as a premium, high-end display that enhances gaming and movie watching, though some note that not all games are optimized for the ultrawide aspect ratio. The main drawbacks mentioned are the high price and occasional shipping damage, but overall, it's considered a worthwhile investment.

Pros
  • Vibrant OLED colors
  • True black levels
  • Immersive ultrawide curve
  • Smooth high refresh rate
  • Premium build quality
Cons
  • High price
  • Not all games optimized for ultrawide
  • Shipping damage risk
👍 Picture quality 7
👍 Ultrawide experience 5
👍 Gaming performance 4
👍 Build quality 3
🤔 Value for money 3
👎 Shipping damage 1

Scores

Gaming
MSI
38
Alienware
91
Office
MSI
54
Alienware
90
Entertainment
MSI
30
Alienware
82
Professional
MSI
39
Alienware
75
Creative
MSI
33
Alienware
75
Portable
MSI
28
Alienware
15

Specifications

MSI PRO MP243XP 23.8"Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34"
Display
Size23.8"34"
Resolution1920 x 10803440 x 1440
Panel TypeIPSQD-OLED★
Aspect Ratio16:921:9
Curved✗✓
Curvature—1,800
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate100 Hz240 Hz★
Response Time1 ms0.029999999329447746 ms★
Adaptive SyncFreeSyncFreeSync Premium Pro★
Color & HDR
Brightness—1000 nits★
Color Gamut119% sRGB (CIE 1976)99.3% DCI-P3
Color Depth8-bit10-bit★
HDR—DisplayHDR 400 True Black
HDR Support—HDR400
Connectivity
HDMI Ports12★
DisplayPort11
USB-C—1★
Thunderbolt—0
Speakers✓★✗
Headphone Jack✓★✗
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓✓
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓✓
Pivot✓✓
VESA Mount75x75100x100
Features
Webcam✗✗
Touchscreen✗✗
PIP/PBP✗✗
Power—37W★
Weight2.95 kg★9.09 kg

Pros & Cons

MSI PRO MP243XP 23.8" Matte Black 2025

  • Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong performance (68th percentile)
  • Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average display (21st percentile)
  • Below average color (32nd percentile)

Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026

  • Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34"

Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.

MSI PRO MP243XP 23.8" Better at:

Portable

Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment