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Updated April 12, 2024·
If fast-paced gaming is a priority, the Dell Alienware offers a higher refresh rate, which leads to smoother gameplay, making it suitable for competitive gaming. However, the Gigabyte M28U has a higher resolution, offering sharper images which enhances productivity tasks and is better for media consumption. Both have an IPS panel for good color accuracy, for tasks like digital photo editing, but the Dell's faster response time may reduce motion blur. The Gigabyte M28U also offers a larger screen size and USB power delivery, while both models have adjustable stands for ergonomic comfort. Choose the Alienware if gaming performance is key; opt for the Gigabyte for crisp, detailed visuals in work and entertainment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
5.7
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$429
$470
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) costs $470.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 495 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 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 7.7 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 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 160 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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."
Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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