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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize ultra-wide gaming and immersion, the Dell Alienware monitor with its wider aspect ratio will enhance those experiences. It's especially good for casual and competitive gaming, and suitable for SDR media but falls short for productivity due to the lower resolution. The MSI MAG monitor, on the other hand, offers sharper images and better space for productivity tasks due to its higher resolution, while also excelling in media consumption with strong HDR capabilities. However, it is more expensive. So, if budget is a concern and you're focused on gaming, the Dell could be a better fit. But if you need a monitor for detailed work and can stretch your budget, the MSI is a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
- The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
7.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.4
10.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Cost
$900
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 138.2 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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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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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