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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for top-notch gaming performance and deep blacks, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW would be the better choice due to its high refresh rate and excellent contrast. However, it's not the best for productivity due to its ultrawide aspect ratio, which some may find less versatile than a traditional widescreen. On the other hand, if you prioritize higher resolution for detailed work and media consumption, along with more screen real estate for productivity, the Dell U3223QE with its 4K resolution would be more suitable, but it won't provide as immersive a gaming experience due to its lower refresh rate and slower response time. 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 U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
3.8
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is 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
2104:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Cost
$870
$880
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (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 U3223QE (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 U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
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 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 438 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 | 24.3 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 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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