If you prioritize competitive gaming and a wider display for immersive experiences, the Dell Alienware monitor with its fast response and high refresh rate is very suitable. However, if your focus is on professional photo editing with true-to-life colors, the Innocn offers higher resolution and a color gamut that caters to print photo editing tasks, though its higher cost and lower gaming performance are notable compromises. Neither monitor excels in productivity due to their respective limitations — the Dell's poor productivity performance and the Innocn's lower text clarity. For HDR gaming and media consumption, both monitors perform well, but be aware of the Dell's superior media score. Choose based on what your primary activities are and how much you're willing to invest. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
Good refresh rate
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
5.7/10
6.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$650
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $650 and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.0/10
4.7/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
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