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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you have the budget and want a larger screen with higher resolution for a mix of productivity and intense gaming, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is an excellent option, offering exceptional HDR performance and crisp visuals. However, for a more immersive gaming experience with a wider field of view and still great HDR capabilities, the slightly less expensive Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) with its ultrawide screen may be preferable, despite a lower resolution which can affect fine detail in productivity tasks. Both are top choices for color accuracy and overall picture quality, but the former prioritizes detail and screen real estate, while the latter offers an expansive gaming view. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$870
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) costs $870.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.4 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
243 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
474 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 243 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 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 | 0.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
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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