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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
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
883:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
660 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
883:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
660 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$3,499
$749
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) costs $749.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (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 AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.8
4.5
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (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 AW3821DW (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $749 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 883:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 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 | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 133 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 10.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 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 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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