If you prioritize a larger screen and higher resolution for a more immersive gaming and media consumption experience, and you don't mind spending more, go for the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED). However, if you prefer to save money and still enjoy excellent performance with a slightly wider format, which can be great for productivity and gaming, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is a strong choice. Keep in mind that while both offer high-quality visuals and colors, the former might provide slightly better brightness for HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0/10
5.7/10
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 AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$650
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
9.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (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 AW3423DWF (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 AW3423DWF (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 AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"It may seem like a minor tweak, but the addition of a glossy anti-glare coating makes all the difference. It really lets the OLED panel rip. That this revised "F" model is also cheaper than the OG Alienware OLED and the similarly glossy Philips competition seals the deal. This is our new favourite among the OLED monitor massive."
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