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Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
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Updated April 11, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you're a competitive gamer looking for high refresh rates and faster response times without spending as much, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF offers a very good experience. It also has a wide variable refresh rate range for smooth gameplay. However, if you're ready to invest in a larger screen with higher resolution for sharper images and better media consumption, the LG 32GQ950 is superior, though it comes with a heftier price tag. Both monitors are suitable for digital photo editing but do not expect top-tier performance in HDR gaming and media consumption from either display. Remember, with the LG, you pay more for improved clarity and screen real estate, while the Dell focuses on smooth gameplay at a lower cost. Give Feedback
At the time of writing the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) cost $550 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) cost $1,106. The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has dropped in price by $121. The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has dropped in price by $176.
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
4.7
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$429
$930
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $930 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Semi-Gloss | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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