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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium gaming experience with excellent contrast and color performance, the Dell Alienware monitor with its OLED technology will impress, especially in HDR gaming and media consumption. However, it is more expensive and less suited for productivity tasks. In contrast, the LG offers good performance at a more affordable price, suitable for casual gaming, productivity, and media consumption, but it doesn't match the Dell in terms of visual quality and HDR performance. Choose the Dell if budget is less of a concern and quality is paramount, or the LG for a more balanced cost-to-performance 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
- Good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
6.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | LG 34GP83A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 457 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 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 6.1 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
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."
LG 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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