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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher refresh rate for a smoother gaming experience and better color accuracy for digital photo editing, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is a strong option despite the higher price. However, if you prefer a wider screen for immersive experiences and stronger contrast which benefits from the VA panel, especially in darker scenes for media consumption, and you're looking to save money, then the Dell S3422DWG (VA) would be a solid choice. Keep in mind that the Alienware's better response time may appeal more to competitive gamers, while the ultrawide aspect ratio of the S3422DWG can enhance productivity with more screen real estate. 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
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- The Dell S3422DWG (VA) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
4.5
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$429
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S3422DWG (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.4
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 528 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
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 | |
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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 S3422DWG (VA)
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IGN
Whitson Gordon | August 2021
"The Dell S3422DWG is, overall, a great monitor that delivers on most of its promises, providing a sharp ultrawide experience with smooth motion. It is, however, not as great of a value proposition, costing a bit too much compared to similar competitors."
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