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Updated April 11, 2024·
If superior image quality, especially for HDR gaming and media consumption, is a priority for you, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF with its OLED technology offers deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, making it a fantastic choice for an immersive experience. Keep in mind, though, it commands a higher price. On the other hand, the Dell S2522HG is more budget-friendly and still provides a very good refresh rate which is great for competitive gaming where fast response is key. However, it won’t match the Alienware in terms of image clarity and is less suitable for activities that require precise color reproduction like photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
7.0
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
4.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.4
5.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$650
$293
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $650 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $293.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $293 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 25" | |
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 | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 1 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
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PC Gamer
Jeremy Laird | May 2023
"It may seem like a minor tweak, but the addition of a glossy anti-glare coating makes all the difference. It really lets the OLED panel rip. That this revised "F" model is also cheaper than the OG Alienware OLED and the similarly glossy Philips competition seals the deal. This is our new favourite among the OLED monitor massive."
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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