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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize professional photo editing and print production, the Asus PA32DC with its exceptional color accuracy and print photo editing suitability could be worth the investment despite its higher price. However, if you’re an avid gamer or enjoy immersive media consumption, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW with its wider color gamut and high refresh rate for smoother gaming could offer a better experience at a lower cost, although it might not match the Asus in digital photo editing capabilities. Both are high-end OLED monitors, but your choice should align with whether you value advanced gaming features or professional color work more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Productivity
6.8
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$3,499
$870
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) costs $870.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.4 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
5.1
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 243 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 474 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
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 AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"Alienware has brought the best display technology to the desktop with its AW3423DW. With infinite contrast and a huge color gamut, it boasts a stunning image with accurate color and no need for calibration. Gaming performance is superb with smooth motion processing and quick response. This monitor truly raises the bar."
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