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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority, the Dell Alienware monitor has a higher refresh rate and faster response time, which will result in smoother gameplay. But if you're looking for a sharper image and enjoy media consumption, the Gigabyte M32UC's larger screen with higher resolution will deliver a more immersive experience, though with a lower refresh rate meaning slightly less smooth action in fast-paced games. For productivity, the Gigabyte's larger and higher-resolution screen is beneficial for multitasking and editing detailed documents. Neither monitor is the best for HDR gaming or professional photo editing, as they don't reach high brightness levels or color gamuts needed for those activities. If you frequently view your screen off-angle, you may prefer the Dell's IPS panel for better color consistency than the Gigabyte's VA panel. 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 M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
4.7
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$429
$550
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (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 Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
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 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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