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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high refresh rate for smooth competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware would be an excellent choice, though it comes at a higher price. It also has better suitability for digital photo editing due to its color accuracy. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers a very good refresh rate for gaming and has a higher contrast ratio, which can be beneficial for darker scenes in media, the Innocn 27G1S would be a suitable pick, but it may not perform as well in photo editing or productivity tasks due to its poorer color accuracy and reduced brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
8.0
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both very good for competitive gaming, though the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$429
$270
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.4
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (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 Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 300 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 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."
Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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Notebook Check
Allen Ngo | June 2023
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
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