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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution imagery for tasks like digital photo editing and need an affordable monitor, the Asus PA279CV with its 4K resolution might suit you well. However, for a smoother and more responsive gaming experience, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF, with its higher refresh rate and broader variable refresh rate range, would be the better option, albeit at a higher price. Neither are ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption, but for day-to-day productivity and casual gaming, the Asus could be a cost-effective choice, while the Dell would appeal more to competitive gamers looking for performance despite the cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
8.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.6 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 280 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$399
$429
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) costs $429.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $429 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1020:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 384 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 672 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 7.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 20 - 280 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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Asus PA279CV (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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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