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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium gaming experience with deep blacks and high contrast and don't mind spending more, the Dell Alienware with its OLED technology is a strong choice. However, the Gigabyte M28U is more budget-friendly and offers a sharper image due to its higher resolution, making it a versatile monitor for both gaming and productivity. The tradeoff with the Gigabyte is lower contrast and potentially less color accuracy. Consider the importance of screen size and curvature as well; the Dell's larger, curved screen can provide a more immersive experience, which might sway you despite the higher cost. 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 Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
8.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$470
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $650 and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) costs $470.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 495 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 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 7.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 160 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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."
Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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