If budget is a concern and you mainly engage in casual gaming or productivity tasks, the AOC 24G2SPU will serve you well, especially due to its high refresh rate and solid response time. However, if you're a more serious gamer, particularly in competitive gaming, or you want an immersive experience for HDR gaming and media consumption with exceptional color and contrast, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is worth the higher cost. Its OLED technology offers superior image clarity, contrast, and HDR performance. Keep in mind that for tasks like digital photo editing, both monitors perform well, but the Dell has a slight edge with better color coverage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Excellent for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.0/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$900
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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