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Updated April 11, 2024·

If competitive gaming performance is a priority, the Dell Alienware monitor's higher refresh rate will be beneficial, but if you prioritize image clarity for productivity and media consumption, the Innocn monitor's superior resolution may be more appealing. The Innocn is also HDR-capable, enhancing the viewing experience for HDR content, making it suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, for fast-paced games, the Dell might offer less ghosting. If budget is a concern, the Innocn provides good features for its price, but you'll sacrifice some performance in competitive gaming scenarios. The Dell, while more costly, could offer an edge in competitive gaming due to its refresh rate and response times. 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 Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
  • Good for casual gaming
  • Best in class for productivity
  • Very good for media consumption
  • Very good text clarity
  • Very good image clarity
  • Good contrast
  • Best in class brightness
  • Very good color volume

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

6.4
AW2723DF
27M2U
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

8.6
AW2723DF
27M2U
5.1
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.

Productivity

6.4
AW2723DF
27M2U
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.

Media Consumption

6.0
AW2723DF
27M2U
8.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
AW2723DF
27M2U
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
AW2723DF
27M2U
No
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
AW2723DF
27M2U
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
AW2723DF
27M2U
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Cost

$429
AW2723DF
27M2U
$425
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The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.

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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)

GENERAL

Price
$429
$425
Screen Size
27"27"
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDMiniLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSIPS
Local Dimming Zones
16384

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1020:11000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
384 nits1000 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
672 nits1000 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoYes
sRGB Color Gamut
103.1 %99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
7.6 ms8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 280 HzN/A
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8.6/105/10
Ghosting Score
7.7/107.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI163 PPI
Coating
Semi-GlossMatte
Text Clarity Score
7/108/10
Image Clarity Score
7/108/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
22
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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."

Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)

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Forbes

Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."

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