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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a superb gaming experience with deep blacks and high contrast due to OLED technology, and you don't mind spending more, the AOC AG456UCZD could serve you well, especially if you also value an immersive ultrawide screen. However, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF is much more cost-effective while still offering a very good gaming and productive experience, with a higher pixel density that's better for sharp text and image clarity. It's not as strong in contrast or HDR content compared to the AOC but may be sufficient for most users who do not require the pinnacle of display technology. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
8.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.6 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 280 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
3.8
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,400
$429
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) costs $429.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.9
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $429 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 44.5" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1020:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 384 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 672 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 7.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 280 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 3 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jeremy Laird | March 2023
"Put all the pieces together, the high quality IPS image quality, the punchy backlight, the good response and the buttery smooth 280Hz refresh and you have a pretty outstanding gaming panel that's also decent for general computing duties thanks to the 1440p resolution."
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