If you are focused on immersive media consumption and want a wide, cinematic display, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 with its larger screen size would be a standout choice, but it's usually more expensive. For competitive gaming with fast response times and good refresh rates at a lower cost, the Dell Alienware would be a suitable option. Both monitors offer excellent color and contrast due to their OLED panels, making them great for casual gaming and digital photo editing too. However, if productivity is a priority, the Dell's smaller screen might be more practical for multitasking on a traditional desk setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0/10
6.7/10
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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$965
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
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
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.4/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
240 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
459 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-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."
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