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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and media consumption with an immersive ultrawide experience, the Dell Alienware monitor is an excellent choice, with top-notch responsiveness and color quality. However, for high-resolution productivity tasks, or if print photo editing is important to you, the Innocn monitor, with its 4K resolution and strong color accuracy, may serve you better despite its lower refresh rate, which is not ideal for fast-paced gaming. Keep in mind that the Dell has a glossy screen, which can reflect more light than the Innocn's matte finish, affecting visibility in bright environments. Choose Dell for gaming and watching movies, or Innocn for detailed work and content creation, balancing these strengths with your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
5.7
6.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$870
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.7
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.1 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 | 10/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 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 | 1 | |
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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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