If you're looking for an immersive experience with a wide view and prioritizing HDR gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware monitor, with its larger screen and excellent color quality, could be the better choice. However, if you're into competitive gaming and demand the highest refresh rates for fast-paced action, you might prefer the LG monitor, despite its higher price. The LG also has a higher SDR peak brightness, which generally means it excels in brighter rooms. For editing photos, either monitor will perform well. Keep in mind the Dell's curved screen is less than ideal for tasks requiring straight lines, like graphic design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
Excellent for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0/10
9.6/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
8.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$900
$992
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) costs $992.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GR95QL (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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