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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and top-tier gaming performance, consider the Asus PG32UCDM, especially for HDR gaming where it excels. The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is less expensive, has a wider aspect ratio which is great for immersive gaming and multitasking, and also provides an excellent gaming experience. For productivity, the Alienware's ultra-wide screen may be advantageous, but for precise photo editing, the Asus offers slightly better color accuracy. Both are OLEDs, so you'll enjoy deep blacks and vibrant colors on either, but remember that an OLED's glossy finish can reflect more light, which may be distracting in bright rooms. Choose the Asus if budget is less of a concern and you want a traditional aspect ratio with slight advantages in color accuracy; go for the Dell if you want to save money and prefer an ultra-wide display for gaming and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
- The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4
5.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 31.5" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 240 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 459 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Jeremy Laird | May 2023
"It may seem like a minor tweak, but the addition of a glossy anti-glare coating makes all the difference. It really lets the OLED panel rip. That this revised "F" model is also cheaper than the OG Alienware OLED and the similarly glossy Philips competition seals the deal. This is our new favourite among the OLED monitor massive."
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