Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—9.5/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—5.1/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor—5.7/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Best in Class—9.5/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.2/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class—10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Best in Class—10.0/10
REFRESH RATE: Good—7.2/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—9.5/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair—6.6/10
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is a premium-priced monitor that excels in HDR gaming and media consumption due to its OLED technology, offering deep blacks and vivid colors across a wide color gamut, making it excellent for digital photo editing as well. This monitor also has a high refresh rate, which is great for casual gaming, providing smooth visuals and low response time. It's not the best choice for competitive gaming due to potential ghosting and may not be optimal for productivity tasks because of its glossy screen and aspect ratio. While this monitor stands out for its color depth and contrast, its text quality is only fair, which is something to consider if reading or writing is a significant part of your usage. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Vibrant colors with OLED technology
- Wide adjustable refresh rate for gaming
- High contrast ratio for deep blacks
- Broad color coverage for photo editing
Cons
- Reflective glossy screen can cause glare
- Lower text clarity may affect productivity
- High price point may deter budget-conscious
- Limited HDR video editing capabilities
Ratings by Category
Casual Gaming:4.9
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:4.9
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $870 | ||
Screen Size | 34" | ||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 7.2/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | ||
Coating | Glossy | ||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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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