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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're an avid gamer seeking exceptional contrast and color performance, the Dell Alienware monitor's OLED panel provides deep blacks and vibrant colors, particularly suited for immersive gaming and good for media consumption; however, it's not ideal for productivity due to its lower resolution and wider aspect ratio. On the other hand, the Sony M9 is less expensive, has higher resolution, and is very suitable for productivity and media consumption, with good image clarity that also works well for casual gaming. The Sony's more conventional aspect ratio and higher pixels per inch make it a versatile choice for detailed work and a variety of content. 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 Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.7
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Cost
$870
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 24 - 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 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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 | |
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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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