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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major concern and you're looking to save money, the MSI MEG 342C offers similar size, resolution, and OLED quality for less cost than the Dell Alienware AW3423DW, with the added advantage of being suitable for print photo editing. However, if you're willing to invest more in a monitor that tops out with slightly better brightness in HDR and has a strong following, especially among gamers, the Dell may be worth the extra cost despite not being suitable for print photo editing. Both are well-suited for immersive gaming and media experience due to their wide color gamut and high contrast ratios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.1
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent.
Cost
$870
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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."
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