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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a key factor and you still want a high-quality gaming experience, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is an excellent choice. Its smaller screen and higher refresh rate are ideal for competitive gaming, where fast response times and fluid motion are crucial. However, for an immersive gaming and media experience with a wider field of view, the slightly more expensive Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED), with its larger ultrawide screen, is superior. Both monitors excel in color performance and HDR, so for tasks like digital photo editing, you can't go wrong with either. The AW3423DW's productivity might be enhanced by its larger, wider screen, but its lower refresh rate could be less appealing for competitive gamers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.7
5.1
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.4 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
Cost
$900
$870
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) costs $870.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 243 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | 474 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"Alienware has brought the best display technology to the desktop with its AW3423DW. With infinite contrast and a huge color gamut, it boasts a stunning image with accurate color and no need for calibration. Gaming performance is superb with smooth motion processing and quick response. This monitor truly raises the bar."
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