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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive gaming and media experiences and are willing to spend more, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW with its superior contrast and color performance is an excellent option, especially for HDR content. Its curved OLED screen with a wider aspect ratio enhances cinematic viewing but may not be as versatile for productivity tasks. On the other hand, if competitive gaming is your focus and you're looking for a cost-effective choice, the LG 32GQ850 offers a very high refresh rate and good performance for fast-paced games, though it falls short in HDR capability and overall image quality compared to the Dell. For multitasking and everyday productivity, the LG's traditional aspect ratio and more modest pricing might be more appealing. 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 image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$870
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.2
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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
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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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