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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're serious about competitive gaming and are looking for top-notch image quality with deep blacks and vivid colors, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) could be worth the premium price. It excels in HDR gaming and media consumption, but it's not the best for productivity tasks due to its ultrawide aspect ratio which may not suit all work environments. On the other hand, the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is more budget-friendly and offers very good contrast and is good for casual gaming. It's a more versatile option for general productivity but lacks the superior color performance and viewing experience of the Alienware, especially in HDR content. 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 S3222DGM (VA)
- The Dell S3222DGM (VA) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 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 S3222DGM (VA) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7
5.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.4
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 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 S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Cost
$650
$250
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $650 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) 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 S3222DGM (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.6
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 333 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 % | 98.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 10.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 S3222DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Aside from its omission of HDR, the Dell S3222DGM has no flaws of consequence. For a surprisingly low price, it delivers premium quality gaming performance with 165 Hz and Adaptive-Sync through a high-contrast curved VA panel with a wide and accurate color gamut."
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