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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher refresh rate and having HDMI 2.1 ports for future-proofing or the latest gaming consoles, the MSI MEG 342C could be a better choice. However, if USB power delivery is important for charging devices directly from the monitor, or you prefer a slightly brighter screen, you might lean towards the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF. Both monitors offer excellent color depth and viewing experiences for gaming and media consumption. Ultimately, the decision could hinge on the specific features that are more aligned with your individual needs and whether they justify the price difference for you. 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 MEG 342C (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-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 MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.1
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.4
9.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both excellent for media consumption.
Cost
$900
$850
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-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 MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 240 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
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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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