If you prioritize competitive gaming with a higher refresh rate and a sturdier build, the Dell Alienware monitor may be a better choice despite its higher cost. In contrast, if you prefer a larger screen with decent gaming performance and additional connectivity options such as USB-C with power delivery, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X could be more appealing, especially if you're looking to spend less. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or professional color work as their peak brightness and color gamuts are not optimal for those uses. Consider your main activities and whether size or gaming performance is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
Very good for competitive gaming
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.6/10
5.3/10
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4/10
4.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$580
$500
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The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $580 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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