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Updated April 12, 2024·
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW offers a wider color range and higher brightness, making it better for digital photo editing and potentially more immersive for HDR gaming and media consumption. It also has a higher refresh rate, which is preferable for smoother gaming experiences. However, the LG 34WQ73A is less expensive and has a respectable color accuracy, particularly suitable for print photo editing. If cost is a significant factor and your focus is on productivity and print photo editing, the LG may suffice. For a premium gaming and HDR media experience with greater color performance, consider investing in the Dell. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
3.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.6
6.0
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$749
$470
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) has a price of $749 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $470.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
5.8
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.2
5.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 883:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 660 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 133 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.8 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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