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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for exceptional color quality, high contrast, and a wide, immersive display for gaming and media enjoyment, the premium-priced Dell Alienware is an excellent choice. However, if your focus is on competitive gaming with fast response times and a high refresh rate at a more affordable price, the ViewSonic will serve you well, though it has a smaller screen and less impressive color and contrast capabilities. Neither monitor is ideal for productivity due to their gaming-oriented designs. For those on a budget or with limited space, the ViewSonic offers good performance, while the Dell provides a premium, high-end experience for those willing to invest more. 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 image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
6.9
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$870
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG2431 (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 ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | |
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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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