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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and want the highest refresh rate possible, the Asus PG27AQN would be the better choice as it offers top-level performance for fast-paced games. However, if you're looking for a monitor that's better suited for tasks like digital photo editing while still delivering a good gaming experience, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF would be more appropriate and will cost you less. Neither monitor is suited for HDR gaming and media consumption, so if that's a critical feature, you might want to consider other options. Both are 27-inch IPS monitors with the same resolution, ensuring crisp, clear images for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG27AQN (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
8.6
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.6 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 280 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$949
$429
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) costs $429.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.5
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $429 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 1020:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 384 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | 672 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 7.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 280 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 PG27AQN (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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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