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Updated April 12, 2024·
If precise color accuracy for digital photo editing is important to you, the Asus PA329C with its excellent color gamut coverage would be advantageous. For a wider, more immersive display suited for casual gaming and media, the Dell Alienware AW3821DW with its broader aspect ratio could enhance your experience. However, the Asus has higher static contrast, which benefits image depth, but both aren't the best for competitive gaming due to their moderate refresh rates. If productivity, with a clearer text and sharper image quality, is a priority, the Asus with its higher resolution on a smaller screen could be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
- The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA329C (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.8 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,000
$749
$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 AW3821DW (IPS) costs $749.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
883:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
660 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329C (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
883:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
660 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $749 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 883:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 495 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 660 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 133 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 10.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 AW3821DW (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The Alienware AW3821DW isn’t perfect, but right now, it’s the best value in 38-inch ultrawide gaming monitors. It delivers a solid gaming experience with a bright and saturated image that’s color-accurate. With premium styling and build quality, it’s sure to satisfy gamers looking for a jumbo display."
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