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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the widest and most immersive experience possible, the AOC PD49 with its larger screen and higher refresh rate will offer an unparalleled gaming advantage. It's well-suited for HDR gaming and has exceptional color reproduction for tasks like HDR video editing. However, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF offers many of the same benefits at a lower price point. Its smaller size and lower refresh rate might not provide the same level of immersion as the AOC but still deliver a fantastic gaming and media experience with the bonus of a glossy finish for better image clarity. For casual gaming, media consumption, and productivity, the Dell provides a more cost-effective balance while the AOC excels in providing a high-end, premium experience for those willing to pay for it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7
5.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.5
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
5.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.4
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers AOC PD49 (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
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 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 | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 240 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 459 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 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 | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
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PC Gamer
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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