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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and have a larger budget, the Asus PG49WCD is an excellent choice, with a wide screen for immersive gaming and multitasking. However, it might not be the best option for productivity due to its larger size making text not as sharp. The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF, being less expensive, still offers an outstanding gaming experience with better text clarity, making it also suitable for productivity. Both monitors have superb color and contrast for HDR gaming and media; the Dell's smaller size could be a better fit for typical desk setups, while the Asus offers an expansive widescreen experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
- Good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Cost
$1,026
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.5
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.6
9.4
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG49WCD (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 PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG49WCD (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 PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 240 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.9 % | 99.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
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PC Gamer
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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