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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're willing to invest in a superior gaming experience and desire deeper blacks and vibrant colors, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF with its OLED panel would be a compelling choice, especially for HDR gaming. On the other hand, if you prioritize higher resolution for better image detail in productivity tasks and consume media in a well-lit room, the Dell S2722QC's 4K IPS panel would be more suitable, and it comes at a lower price. However, the Alienware's faster refresh rate would be more appealing to competitive gamers, while the Dell S2722QC would better serve casual gaming and general productivity with its higher resolution. Keep in mind that the OLED model may also offer better overall image clarity, but if budget is a concern, the S2722QC provides good value for its array of features. 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 refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
82.9 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4
6.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $650 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.9
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.4 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S2722QC (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 S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | Dell S2722QC (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $400 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1304:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 382 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 402 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 14.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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 S2722QC (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Dell S2722QC offers 4K, USB-C, HDR, and integrated speakers for a uniquely affordable price, but makes some image quality sacrifices to hit its low cost. It’s a good everyday productivity monitor that you should buy for its features, not its performance."
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