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Updated April 22, 2024·
For immersive HDR gaming and media consumption, the Acer Predator X45 excels with its superior brightness and wide color gamut. If accurate color reproduction for digital or print photo editing is crucial, its excellent performance in those areas makes it standout. However, for a more balanced approach that still delivers high-quality visuals for gaming and productive tasks, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW provides great image clarity and less ghosting, which is important for competitive gaming. Keep in mind, the glossier screen of the Dell may reflect more light than the matte Acer, and while both are pricey, the Acer is often slightly more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$870
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) costs $870.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.4 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 243 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 474 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"Alienware has brought the best display technology to the desktop with its AW3423DW. With infinite contrast and a huge color gamut, it boasts a stunning image with accurate color and no need for calibration. Gaming performance is superb with smooth motion processing and quick response. This monitor truly raises the bar."
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