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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus PA32UCG-K offers top-notch color accuracy and a high brightness that makes it ideal for HDR gaming, digital photo editing, and HDR video editing. With a MiniLED backlight, it provides excellent brightness and contrast for vibrant images. However, it comes at a premium price. In contrast, the Dell Alienware AW3821DW is more affordable and provides a larger screen and an ultrawide format, which can enhance productivity and provide an immersive gaming and media experience, although it lacks some of the advanced color features of the Asus. If budget is a constraint and you need a wider screen for multitasking, the Dell could be a better fit. Choose the Asus if color-critical work and HDR performance are top priorities and you're okay with the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
- The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
883:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
660 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
9.8
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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
883:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
660 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$2,999
$749
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) costs $749.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.4
4.5
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.8 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $749 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 883:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 495 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 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 | 10 ms | 10.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Tech Radar
Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
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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