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 12, 2024·
If budget is a concern and photo editing or productivity are your primary uses, the Asus PA279CV with its good text quality and color accuracy is a solid choice. However, if you're willing to invest more for an immersive gaming and media experience with superior contrast and color performance, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF's QD-OLED panel is a standout, especially for HDR content. The Alienware's curved screen and higher refresh rate will also appeal to competitive gamers. Keep in mind that the glossier screen of the Alienware might reflect more light than the Asus's matte finish. 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 Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
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
5.8
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$399
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CV (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.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 240 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 459 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 99.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 163 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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
Asus PA279CV (IPS)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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 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 Asus PA279CV (IPS) vs. Dell S2722QC (IPS)
VS
Compare Asus PA279CV (IPS) vs. LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
VS
Compare Asus PA279CV (IPS) vs. LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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
117,200
Recommendations made
17,580
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
