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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive gaming with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Dell Alienware with its QD-OLED panel is a fantastic choice, especially for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, for tasks requiring consistent color accuracy, like digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M32U's IPS panel is reliable and also offers a higher resolution which is beneficial for productivity. The Dell's curved display will enhance gaming and media viewing, but the Gigabyte's larger pixels per inch may be better for sharp text and detailed images. If competitive gaming is a key concern, both monitors have features to support this, but the Dell's higher refresh rate and response time edge out the Gigabyte. 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 M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7
8.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (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
1125:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$900
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32U (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 M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
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 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 456 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 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 7.1 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 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 140 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 | |
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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."
Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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