If exceptional contrast and overall image quality for HDR gaming and media consumption are important to you and you're willing to invest in a premium-priced monitor, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF with its QD-OLED panel could be the right choice. However, for casual and competitive gaming at a midrange price, the LG 27GP83B, with its good refresh rate and response time, would be a cost-effective alternative, though it falls short in HDR performance and overall image clarity compared to the Dell. The Dell's larger, ultrawide screen may also enhance productivity and immersion, while the LG offers solid performance in a more traditional size and aspect ratio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
6.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0/10
6.0/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$389
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7/10
6.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) 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."
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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