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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're interested in competitive gaming on a budget, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF with its high refresh rates and very good response times offers a smooth experience at a lower price. However, if you're focused on productivity or high-end media consumption and willing to invest more, the ViewSonic XG321UG with its higher resolution and superior color accuracy is better suited for tasks like digital photo editing and watching HDR content. Keep in mind that while the Dell is good for casual gaming and everyday use, the ViewSonic excels in image clarity due to its larger screen and higher pixels per inch but isn't optimal for fast-paced competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate. 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
4.6
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$429
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 1400 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 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 137 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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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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