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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional color accuracy for professional photo editing or enjoy HDR gaming and media with deep blacks and high contrast, the Asus PA32DC with its OLED display is excellent, despite its higher price. However, if you're into competitive gaming, require a high refresh rate, and can compromise on color accuracy and contrast for a more budget-friendly option, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF will serve you well, offering a good balance for productivity and media consumption too. The Dell's higher refresh rate and lower response time give it an edge in fast-paced gaming environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
8.6
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 280 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$3,499
$429
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) costs $429.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.8
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $429 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1020:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 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 | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 7.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 280 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 3 | 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 PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
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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