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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're an avid gamer looking for immersive experiences with deep blacks and high contrast, both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 are excellent choices. However, the Alienware has slightly higher brightness, which might be advantageous in well-lit rooms, while the Samsung has a feature for reducing motion blur, which can be beneficial for fast-paced gaming. For productivity, both monitors offer sharp text and good image clarity, but keep in mind the glossy screens can cause reflections. In terms of connectivity, the Samsung offers an HDMI 2.1 port, providing more options for high-speed gaming with newer consoles or graphics cards. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED)
- The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Cost
$870
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.2
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (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
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $1,500 | ||
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 | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 109 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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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