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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high brightness for HDR gaming and wider color coverage for photo editing are priorities, and budget is less of a concern, the Corsair 45WQHD240 could be the preferred option. In contrast, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW provides a good balance between cost and performance, with an excellent contrast ratio and image clarity that's beneficial for both gaming and media consumption. However, the Corsair has a matte coating and might perform worse in clarity and text quality compared to the Dell. Remember, the Dell also has an adjustable stand for added ergonomic comfort, which the Corsair lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.1
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
97.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.4 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
3.9
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.7
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
632 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$870
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) costs $870.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
141 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 141 nits | 243 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 632 nits | 474 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.6 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"Alienware has brought the best display technology to the desktop with its AW3423DW. With infinite contrast and a huge color gamut, it boasts a stunning image with accurate color and no need for calibration. Gaming performance is superb with smooth motion processing and quick response. This monitor truly raises the bar."
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