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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're primarily interested in gaming, especially competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware with its OLED display will give you superior contrast and response times, making for an engaging experience with less ghosting, and its wider screen is great for immersion. However, if your focus includes professional photo editing or tasks that demand accurate color reproduction, the ViewSonic's Mini LED panel with its high color accuracy is more suitable, especially for print work. Keep in mind, Dell's larger aspect ratio is less ideal for productivity tasks compared to ViewSonic's traditional aspect ratio, which is better for most work-related applications. If you're looking for a balance between media consumption and casual gaming without breaking the bank, the Dell might be the more cost-effective choice, offering a good experience in both areas. 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
474 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$870
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) has a price of $870 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
243 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3423DW (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$870 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 243 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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