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Updated April 12, 2024·
If price is a concern and you're into competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) offers a faster total response time and a broader variable refresh rate range, making it well-suited for smooth gameplay. It's also good for productivity tasks and casual gaming. However, if you're willing to invest more for an immersive experience and superior image quality, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) with its wider screen and best-in-class contrast is excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption. Its glossy coating can enhance colors but may reflect more light than the semi-gloss finish of the AW2723DF. For digital photo editing, both monitors perform well, so your choice here should be guided by other priorities like gaming performance or immersive viewing experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.4 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
5.1
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$429
$870
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) costs $870.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 243 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 474 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 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."
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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