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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on a wider screen with an ultrawide aspect ratio for immersive gaming and multitasking, the Dell Alienware monitor with its large size and curvature might suit you despite its higher cost. However, if sharp image quality, robust HDR performance, and precise color reproduction for photo editing and media consumption at a better price point are your priorities, the Innocn monitor would be the more cost-effective choice, offering a higher resolution on a smaller, traditional aspect ratio screen with impressive brightness and color performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
- The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
7.6
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.6
9.7
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.2
7.8
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$749
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.5
4.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
10.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) | Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 883:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 600 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 660 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 133 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.8 ms | 8.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
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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."
Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | January 2024
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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