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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize an exceptional visual experience, the Dell Alienware AW3423DW with its OLED technology provides deeper blacks and vibrant colors, making it standout for HDR gaming and media consumption. The higher expense might be worth it for enthusiasts wanting the best contrast and image clarity. Meanwhile, the LG 34GP83A is considerably less costly and offers good performance overall, suitable for casual gaming, productivity, and general media consumption. However, it does not match the Alienware's high color fidelity and contrast, which are particularly important for HDR content and serious color work. Both monitors have a similar size and resolution, but your investment in the Dell Alienware would mainly be for its superior visual quality, whereas the LG offers a balanced performance at a lower price point. 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 refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.5
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$870
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34GP83A (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | LG 34GP83A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 457 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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