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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are looking for a cost-effective option, the Dell Alienware may be the better choice with its higher refresh rate, which ensures smoother gameplay. However, if you're interested in a sharper image for productivity or media consumption and willing to invest more, the Sony M9 with its higher screen resolution and superior HDR performance would excel in these areas. The Sony also offers better overall image clarity and text quality, making it more suited for tasks that benefit from finer details. Keep in mind that the Dell's price advantage may be more appealing if budget is a significant concern. 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 Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
5.7
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$429
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 695 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 24 - 144 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 | 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 | 1 | |
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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