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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive gaming experience with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Dell Alienware with its OLED technology is an excellent choice, especially for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, it's not the most suitable for HDR video editing. The LG, on the other hand, offers crisper visuals with a higher resolution and is very good for productivity tasks due to its larger screen real estate and clarity. It also has a higher peak brightness which benefits HDR content. Choose the Dell for a superior gaming and cinematic experience or the LG for sharper details and productivity work. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7
8.1
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4
6.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Cost
$900
$930
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 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 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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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."
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