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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer or want an immersive experience, the Dell Alienware with its faster response time and OLED technology offers deep blacks and high contrast, making it excellent for gaming and media. However, the KTC brings higher resolution and is better for tasks that require precise color accuracy, like photo editing, plus it's more budget-friendly. If you prioritize work and media consumption over gaming, the KTC could be a better value, but for top-tier gaming experiences with deeper pockets, the Dell Alienware stands out. 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 KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.1
6.2
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$870
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 1040 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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."
KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | January 2023
"Gaming and HDR are the two target uses for this screen, and it does generally very well in both. For gaming there are good response times, a single overdrive mode experience for VRR, super low input lag and solid support for latest gen consoles too. The moderately high 160Hz refresh rate provides good motion clarity, and is a nice combination with the high 4K resolution that provides a sharp and crisp image."
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