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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value an immersive, wide display for gaming with deep blacks and vivid colors, and are willing to pay a premium, the Dell Alienware with its OLED technology could be your choice, though keep in mind it's not as well-suited for productivity due to its lower resolution and larger screen requiring more head movement. Alternatively, the KTC M27P20 Pro, while less expensive, offers a higher resolution on a smaller screen which can be better for detailed work and productivity; its MiniLED technology still delivers excellent image quality and is suited for both HDR gaming and media, as well as professional photo editing. Choose the Dell for an exceptional gaming experience and the KTC for versatile use including competitive gaming, productivity, and media consumption at a better value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.2
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent.
Media Consumption
9.4
9.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are both excellent for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 1040 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 163 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."
KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | January 2023
"Gaming and HDR are the two target uses for this screen, and it does generally very well in both. For gaming there are good response times, a single overdrive mode experience for VRR, super low input lag and solid support for latest gen consoles too. The moderately high 160Hz refresh rate provides good motion clarity, and is a nice combination with the high 4K resolution that provides a sharp and crisp image."
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