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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.1
8.3
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.1 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
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 LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 196 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 656 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 | 3.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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."
LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
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PC Gamer
Jorge Jimenez | March 2023
"The LG 27GR95QE-B is a stellar display that makes 1440p again the PC gaming sweet spot due to its high 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic latency. However, its low overall brightness and lack of onboard settings keep it from being great."
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