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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive gaming and media experiences, the Dell Alienware's OLED panel offers superior contrast and colors for HDR content, making it a strong choice despite its higher price. However, if budget is a concern and you need a monitor that balances gaming, productivity, and media consumption, the Gigabyte M32UC offers a higher resolution and very good performance in a variety of uses at a lower cost, though it doesn't quite match the Alienware's exceptional contrast and color performance for HDR content. 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
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Productivity
5.7
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Cost
$870
$550
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.7
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $550 | ||
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 | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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."
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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