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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer seeking a smoother experience with high refresh rates, the Dell Alienware proves to be a superior choice, although at a higher price. However, if you're more focused on sharp visuals for productivity or media consumption, the larger screen and higher resolution of the LG may suit you better, and it's less expensive too. The LG isn't ideal for gaming due to its lower refresh rate and response time, and neither monitor is recommended if high-quality HDR content is a priority for you. Both are capable for photo editing, but the Dell offers a slightly better color gamut coverage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
3.8
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$429
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $400 | ||
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 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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 | 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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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