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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a broader and more immersive screen for a mix of productivity and casual gaming, the Dell Alienware with its larger, ultrawide display could be worth the higher cost. However, if fast-paced, competitive gaming is more important to you, the Gigabyte offers higher refresh rates and better response times, which are crucial for that use case, at a lower price point. Neither monitor is ideal for high-level HDR gaming or professional color work, but both can handle casual photo editing and general media consumption quite well. Keep in mind, though, that for dedicated HDR video editing or tasks requiring precise color accuracy, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.3
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
10.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.6
4.8
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.2
5.4
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$749
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
5.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) | Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 883:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 660 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 133 % | 157 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 270 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The Alienware AW3821DW isn’t perfect, but right now, it’s the best value in 38-inch ultrawide gaming monitors. It delivers a solid gaming experience with a bright and saturated image that’s color-accurate. With premium styling and build quality, it’s sure to satisfy gamers looking for a jumbo display."
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