A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
The Apple Studio Display offers excellent text clarity and image sharpness due to its higher resolution and pixel density, making it an excellent choice for productivity and digital photo editing. However, it lacks features for gaming such as VRR (variable refresh rate) and has poorer overall gaming performance. Conversely, the Dell Alienware monitor, though less sharp, is superior for gaming with a high contrast ratio, quick response time, and support for VRR, making it well-suited for both casual and competitive gaming, as well as for HDR video content. If your focus is on gaming or watching HDR media, the Dell will provide a better experience at a lower cost. If premium image clarity for productivity and photo editing is your priority, and you don't mind the higher price, the Apple Studio Display would be more suitable. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
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 AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent 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
165Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (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 AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$900
$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 AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
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 AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (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 AW3423DWF (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 AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $900 | ||
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 | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 240 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 459 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 % | 99.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Apple Studio Display (IPS) vs. Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Apple Studio Display (IPS) vs. LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Apple Studio Display (IPS) vs. ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
VS
Compare Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) vs. Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) vs. Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) vs. Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
107,600
Recommendations made
16,140
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
