A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for a quality monitor with a better price, the Acer X34V QD-OLED would be a sensible pick. It performs well in gaming with fast response times and has a wide color gamut for photo editing, though it may not be the best for productivity due to lower text quality. On the contrary, if you're willing to invest more for a premium product, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW QD-OLED offers slightly better HDR performance and color accuracy for HDR video editing, as well as more connectivity options with additional USB ports, but comes at a higher cost. Both are solid choices for casual gaming and media consumption with their ultrawide screens and high contrast ratios, but for competitive gaming where every millisecond counts, there might be better-suited monitors with higher refresh rates and lower response times. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Acer X34V (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Cost
$700
$870
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) costs $870.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.4 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.1
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 243 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 474 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Acer X34V (QD-OLED) vs. AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Acer X34V (QD-OLED) vs. Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Acer X34V (QD-OLED) vs. Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
VS
Compare Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) vs. Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
VS
Compare Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) vs. MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) vs. Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
117,200
Recommendations made
17,580
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
