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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional text clarity and image detail for productivity, and you work mainly with static images or text, the Apple Studio Display could be worth the extra investment despite its higher price and lack of versatility in refresh rate and gaming features. On the other hand, if you're looking for an immersive gaming experience and often consume HDR content, the Dell Alienware monitor, with its superior contrast and wider color gamut, will offer more vibrant colors and deeper blacks at a lower cost. The Dell also has a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, making it better suited for competitive gaming. Keep in mind the Apple monitor's higher resolution, which is beneficial for certain types of professional work such as digital photo editing, while the Dell's curved, ultrawide screen could enhance your media consumption and casual gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.4 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.5
5.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.5
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$870
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) costs $870.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 243 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 474 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | |
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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."
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