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Updated April 12, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority, the Asus monitor has a slightly better response time and strobing feature, which may give you the edge in fast-paced games, yet the Dell offers a similar gaming experience at a better value. Both are 27-inch, have the same resolution, and offer high refresh rates for smooth gameplay. For productivity and media consumption, they're quite comparable; however, the Dell might provide better value for money. The Asus excels in digital and print photo editing with its wider color gamut coverage, making it suitable for professional creative work—if that's a necessity and you're willing to invest more, it could be your preferred choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- 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 XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
8.6
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 280 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$1,100
$429
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) costs $429.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.7
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.3
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $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 | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 1020:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 384 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 7.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 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 | Matte | 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 | 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 | |
Shopping
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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