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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive gaming experience with deep blacks and high contrast, particularly in HDR, the Dell Alienware monitor is an excellent choice, though it may not be the best for productivity due to its fair text clarity. On the other hand, the LG monitor offers a larger screen and better text clarity which makes it more versatile for productivity and casual gaming, but it has lower contrast and is less ideal for HDR content. Neither monitor is particularly optimal for competitive gaming due to their response times and refresh rates. 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
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.5
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
6.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$870
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $1,600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $1,600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 144 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 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 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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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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