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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are focused on competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware with its higher refresh rate and shorter response time would be an excellent choice. However, for a more immersive media consumption or a wider field of view in productivity tasks, the larger, wider screen of the LG might be preferable. Both have similar capabilities for tasks like digital photo editing, but neither is ideal for HDR gaming or professional HDR video editing. The Dell offers slightly better text clarity and image highlights, but if screen real estate is crucial for multitasking, LG's ultra-wide format could outweigh that advantage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
4.5
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$429
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (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 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
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 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 436 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 | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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