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Updated April 11, 2024·

If budget is a significant concern for you, the Acer X34V offers a similar QD-OLED experience for gaming and media consumption as the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF but at a lower cost. Both monitors will excel in providing deep blacks and vibrant colors, benefitting HDR gaming and media. However, note that the Acer has slightly less USB ports, which could limit connectivity options compared to the Dell. Also, for tasks like digital photo editing, both monitors perform well, but the Dell has a slight edge in color accuracy. If cost savings are more important than these differences, the Acer might be the better choice for you. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for media consumption
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
  • The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Acer X34V (QD-OLED).

Key differences

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Cost

$700
X34V
AW3423DWF
$900
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$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $900.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.6
X34V
AW3423DWF
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Competitive Gaming

5.2
X34V
AW3423DWF
5.0
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.

Productivity

5.7
X34V
AW3423DWF
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 AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.

Media Consumption

9.5
X34V
AW3423DWF
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer X34V (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
X34V
AW3423DWF
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
X34V
AW3423DWF
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
X34V
AW3423DWF
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
X34V
AW3423DWF
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Acer X34V (QD-OLED)Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
Acer X34V (QD-OLED)Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$700
$900
Screen Size
34"34"
Resolution
3440 x 14403440 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
175Hz165Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
250 nits240 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits459 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
104 %99.1 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1 ms1.4 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 175 Hz20 - 165 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
7.2/107.1/10
Ghosting Score
9.6/109.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI110 PPI
Coating
MatteGlossy
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
11
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

Shopping

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Jeremy Laird | May 2023
"It may seem like a minor tweak, but the addition of a glossy anti-glare coating makes all the difference. It really lets the OLED panel rip. That this revised "F" model is also cheaper than the OG Alienware OLED and the similarly glossy Philips competition seals the deal. This is our new favourite among the OLED monitor massive."

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