Alienware AW3226Q / MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2

Alienware AW3226Q: AW3226Q · Nova Black

MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2: 26.5-inch flat MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, black (9S6-3CD89T). The original 360 Hz MAG 271QPX QD-OLED and the MPG 271QRX are different models.

SpecificationAlienware AW3226QMSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2
Release year20262024
Model / yearAW3226Q; 2026 Dell—
Screen31.5 inches; flat; 16:9 Dell—
PanelFour-stack RGB-stripe Tandem OLED Dell26.5-inch flat QD-OLED; 2560 × 1440 (WQHD), 16:9; anti-reflection surface

In QD-OLED, light from a blue OLED layer is converted to red and green by quantum dots; because each pixel emits its own light, blacks turn fully off.

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Resolution / refresh rate3840 × 2160; 165 Hz

Up to 165 refreshes per second. Dell lists both DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 inputs as reaching 165 Hz at 4K; USB-C does not accept video.

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Response time0.03 ms GtG

Pixel transition specification, not total input lag.

Dell		0.03 ms (GtG)

This is grey-to-grey transition time; OLED’s very fast transitions reduce motion blur, but it is not the same as total input lag.

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Brightness250 nits typical; 1000 nits HDR peak at 3% APL Dell—
Colour1.07 billion; 99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976) Dell10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 99.1% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB coverage (CIE 1976); ΔE ≤ 2

The wide gamut gives saturated colour in HDR and games; MSI states colour accuracy as ΔE ≤ 2.

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HDRDolby Vision; DisplayHDR True Black 400 Dell—
Adaptive refreshG-SYNC Compatible; FreeSync Premium Pro; VESA AdaptiveSync

Matches the refresh rate to a varying frame rate to reduce tearing.

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DisplayPort1 × 1.4; 4K/165 Hz, DSC

4K/165 Hz requires a graphics card that supports DSC.

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HDMI2 × 2.1 FRL; eARC/ARC on HDMI 1

HDMI CEC must be enabled for audio return.

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USB hubUSB-B upstream; 2 × USB-A and 1 × USB-C downstream; 5 Gbit/s Dell—
USB-C15 W charging; data; no video input Dell—
Audio3.5 mm headphone output; no built-in speakers Dell—
Multiple sourcesPiP and PbP

PiP shows a second source in a small window; PbP shows two sources side by side.

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Surface and eye comfortAnti-reflective surface; flicker-free dimming

Flicker-free refers to brightness dimming; reviewers separately saw VRR flicker in dark scenes.

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Power consumption33.3 W operating; 186 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off Dell40 kWh/1000 h in on mode; standby 0.5 W; off 0.3 W; energy class G MSI
Warranty3-year limited warranty; panel exchange covering OLED burn-in

Terms from the US model page; coverage can differ by country.

Dell		3 years including OLED burn-in

Terms may vary by country.

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Stand110 mm height; −5°/+21° tilt; ±20° swivel

Portrait use is not supported.

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VESA100 × 100 mm Dell—
Panel without stand715.71 × 415.42 × 57.35 mm; 5.34 kg Dell—
Weight with stand8.12 kg Dell—
Refresh rate—240 Hz; Adaptive-Sync 48–240 Hz; 2560 × 1440 at 240 Hz over DisplayPort 1.4a, both HDMI 2.1 ports and USB-C (DP Alt)

240 Hz shows 240 frames per second for smooth, clear motion in fast games, provided the graphics card can produce that frame rate. Adaptive-Sync matches the display’s refresh to the card’s frame rate to prevent tearing.

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Brightness and HDR—SDR 250 nits (typical); HDR 450 nits at 10% window and 1000 nits peak at 3% window; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

OLED brightness falls as the lit area grows; 1000 nits appears only in very small bright highlights. True Black 400 certifies deep blacks with at least 400 nits HDR performance.

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Contrast and viewing angle—1,500,000:1 (typical); 178° / 178° MSI
Inputs—2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3), 1 × DisplayPort 1.4a, 1 × USB-C (DP Alt, 15 W PD), headphone out

The HDMI 2.1 inputs support WQHD 240 Hz on consoles at 48 Gbps (Console Mode). USB-C with 15 W only charges small devices such as phones and is not enough to charge a laptop; the port runs at USB 2.0 speed and there is no separate USB hub.

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PiP / PbP—Picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture support

Shows two sources at once: in PiP one is a small window, in PbP the two sit side by side.

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OLED care and cooling—MSI OLED Care 2.0; fanless design with graphene film and custom heatsink

OLED Care includes protection functions that reduce the risk of static images leaving marks (burn-in). With no fan, it makes no noise while running.

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Stand and mounting—Tilt -5°/20°, swivel ±30°, height 0–110 mm, pivot ±90°; VESA 100 × 100 mm MSI
Size and weight—609 × 242 × 416 mm with stand; 609 × 72 × 362 mm without; 5.3 kg without stand MSI
In the box—DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, power cord, quick guide MSI