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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
Casual Gaming
6.4
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cost
$429
$425
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$300
$400
$500
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$700
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 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 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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