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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for an immersive gaming experience and watch a lot of HDR content, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) offers superior contrast, color performance, and a high refresh rate, which is great for fast-paced games. However, for regular office tasks and digital photo editing, the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) provides higher resolution and better value for the price. The AW3423DW's OLED panel excels in dark room performance, while the U2723QE has a more typical brightness level that's suitable for well-lit rooms. Choose the AW3423DW for top-tier gaming and media, or the U2723QE for productivity and budget-friendliness. 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 refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7
8.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
162 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$870
$545
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) costs $545.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.9
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.7 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $545 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1978:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 341 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 415 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 20.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 162 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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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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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