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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher refresh rate and competitive gaming without breaking the bank, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) will serve you well, but it won't offer the expansive view or contrast levels of the MSI. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for superior contrast and screen real estate which enhances HDR gaming and media viewing, the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is a solid option; however, you may find its text clarity and brightness not as suitable for productivity or extended use in well-lit environments. Both choices have their strengths, but your preferences in gaming style and media consumption will dictate the best fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
5.9
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
2.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$429
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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