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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for an immersive experience with rich colors for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW with its wider screen and higher resolution will deliver superior performance, especially in dark scenes due to its OLED technology. On the other hand, if competitive gaming is your primary focus and you are looking to save money, the Dell AW2524H's higher refresh rate and rapid response time will offer you an edge with smoother visuals and less motion blur. However, it won't match the Alienware in color accuracy for tasks like photo editing. For general productivity and media enjoyment, the Alienware stands out with its larger, higher-resolution display providing more workspace and sharper image quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
9.5
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
4.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$870
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1031:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 464 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 5.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 500 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | |
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."
Dell AW2524H (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | March 2023
"If you have the system for it, the Alienware AW2524H is the perfect display to show off next level frame rates and control response. With higher contrast and color volume than its 360 Hz competition, it currently has no equal."
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