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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution images for tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus PA329C with its larger screen and 4K resolution might be the right choice, despite its higher price. However, if you prefer a monitor with a faster refresh rate for more fluid motion in competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF is the better option and also comes at a lower cost. The Dell may not match the Asus in print photo editing due to the latter's superior color accuracy, but the Dell's performance in gaming is likely to be much smoother. Both monitors could work for productivity, though the Asus offers more screen real estate. For media consumption, either could suffice, but consider whether a sharper image or budget-friendliness is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
8.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.6 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 280 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.8
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Asus PA329C (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,000
$429
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) costs $429.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (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 PA329C (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $429 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1020:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 384 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 672 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 7.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 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 | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Asus PA329C (IPS)
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Photoblographer
Feroz Khan | February 2022
"Even at 32 inches, it’s just five inches larger than most professional display monitors, the ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV monitor seems a lot bigger. The color accuracy on the unit I received was excellent, and viewing high-resolution image files on it was pleasing to the eyes. It’s Calman verified, so you can be assured of Hollywood studio-quality color straight out of the box. With multiple USB ports on the monitor and HDMI and USB-C connectivity options, it stands up to the well-established Benq PhotoVue series of monitors."
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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