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Updated April 12, 2024·
If deep blacks and superior contrast are pivotal for your experience, the Asus PG27AQDM with its OLED panel excels, especially for HDR gaming and media viewing. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF, while less costly, offers good performance for a range of activities including competitive gaming, thanks to its high refresh rate. If color accuracy for photo editing is a priority, both provide solid options. However, if budget is a concern and you need a versatile monitor for various uses such as gaming and productivity, then the Dell might be the more economical choice. If you prioritize the best visual experience and are willing to invest more, the Asus is a standout for its display features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$899
$429
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) costs $429.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
8.6
8.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 280 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both very good for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $429 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-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 | 162 nits | 384 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | 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 | 1.8 ms | 7.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 280 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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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