If competitive gaming is your priority, with high refresh rates and low response times, the Dell Alienware monitor provides a better experience at a lower price while also offering a wider screen which enhances immersion. However, the LG has higher resolution, which may make it better for tasks requiring crisp detail like photo editing, although it performs poorly for gaming due to lower refresh rates. Both offer exceptional contrast and color performance thanks to OLED technology, but if print photo editing is important, the LG's slightly better coverage of color gamuts used in that context could be beneficial, despite its higher cost. 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 LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0/10
4.3/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 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 LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
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 LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$3,220
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.6/10
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 LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
9.4/10
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
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are both excellent for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet 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."
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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