Dell Alienware AW3423DWF Review (2024)

Design

Design

Style

Curved

Yes

Curve Radius

1800R

The Dell AW3423DWF looks like the Dell Alienware AW3423DW, with the main difference being that the plastic panels are black instead of white. It has some RGB lighting on the back, but it doesn't have a ring of light around the stand attachment.

Design

Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

8.5

Design

Build Quality

The build quality is excellent. The all-plastic body feels solid as it doesn't flex much. The stand also supports the screen well without any wobble.

While one of the major concerns of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW was its audible fan noise, the issue isn't as prevalent with this monitor. There still is a fan inside the monitor, which you can hear if you put your ear close to the monitor or you're in a really quiet room, but most people won't be able to hear it, or at least it isn't loud enough to be bothersome for most people. However, there are users reporting on Reddit that they still hear a coil whine noise, particularly when plugged into 230V outlets. While we didn't experience this on our unit, it seems to be a concern if you need to use a 230V outlet.

7.2

Design

Ergonomics

Min Height To Top Of Panel

16.0" (40.6 cm)

Height Adjustment

4.0" (10.2 cm)

Tilt Range

-21° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape

No

Swivel Range

-20° to 20°

Wall Mount

VESA 100x100

The ergonomics are decent, especially for an ultrawide monitor. You can adjust it in any way you like, but like most curved and ultrawide displays, you can't rotate it into portrait mode. You can route all your cables through the stand for cable management.

Design

Stand

Base Width

16.9" (43.0 cm)

Base Depth

12.2" (30.9 cm)

Thickness (With Display)

11.0" (28.0 cm)

Weight (With Display)

19.7 lbs (8.9 kg)

The stand is heavy and very solid, and it holds the screen well with minimal wobble. While you need a deep desk to place it on, there's enough space between the legs to put a smaller keyboard or other objects.

Design

Display

Size

34"

Housing Width

32.1" (81.5 cm)

Housing Height

14.3" (36.2 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand)

4.4" (11.1 cm)

Weight (Without Stand)

13.1 lbs (6.0 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)

0.3" (0.8 cm)

Design

Controls

A single joystick is underneath the center of the display to control the on-screen display, and there's a power button on the right side to turn it On/Off.

Design

In The Box

Power Supply

Internal

  • DisplayPort cable
  • USB-C to DisplayPort cable
  • USB-B to USB-A cable
  • Power cable
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Calibration report
  • User guides and safety info
  • Alienware sticker

Picture Quality

10

Picture Quality

Contrast

Native Contrast

Inf : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming

Inf : 1

The Dell AW3423DWF has an OLED panel with a near-infinite contrast ratio. It means that it displays perfect blacks next to bright highlights. However, it looks best in a dark room because the black levels rise in a bright room, causing blacks to look purple/pink when there's any ambient light on the screen.

LEARN ABOUT CONTRAST

10

Picture Quality

Local Dimming

Local Dimming

No

Backlight

No Backlight

This monitor doesn't have a backlight, so it doesn't require a local dimming feature. However, with a near-infinite contrast ratio, there isn't any blooming around bright objects, and it's the equivalent of a perfect local dimming feature. We still film these videos on the monitor so you can see how the screen performs and compare it with a monitor that has local dimming.

LEARN ABOUT LOCAL DIMMING

6.7

Picture Quality

SDR Brightness

Real Scene

237 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

241 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

240 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

241 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

242 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

242 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

239 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

238 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

240 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

240 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

240 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.001

Minimum Brightness

17 cd/m²

The Dell AW3423DWF has okay SDR peak brightness. It doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare, but because of its fantastic reflection handling, you won't see distracting glare with a few lights around, either. It maintains its brightness consistently across different scenes in SDR, which is good as there are no noticeable changes in screen brightness. These results are from after calibration in the 'Custom Color' Preset Mode with the Brightness at its max.

LEARN ABOUT SDR BRIGHTNESS

6.7

Picture Quality

HDR Brightness

VESA DisplayHDR Certification

DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400

Real Scene

409 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

1,003 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

459 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

361 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

302 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

253 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

996 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

456 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

359 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

301 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

251 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.079

The Dell AW3423DWF has okay HDR brightness. These results are in the 'HDR Peak 1000' Smart HDR mode with Console Mode and Source Tone Map both enabled. While some small highlights are around 1,000 cd/m², the overall real scene peak brightness is worse than the Dell Alienware AW3423DW.

These results are with firmware M3B104, released in June 2023. It makes the image a bit brighter, but the main difference is that the EOTF tracks closer to the target PQ curve, meaning it displays images at their intended brightness. Before the update, the EOTF was brighter than the target. The firmware update also fixes the bug that caused colors to look washed out with Source Tone Map and Console Mode both disabled on previous firmware, as it performs nearly the same with those settings off with firmware M3B104. However, the EOTF is slightly different with both settings disabled, as there's a slower roll-off at the peak brightness, meaning its tone mapping before the source does, causing highlights to be too dim.

Similar to the AW3423DW, it has an aggressive Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL) that dims the screen when there are full-screen windows open in HDR. It's most distracting when minimizing and maximizing windows, but it isn't an issue with real content.

We tested with a PC with an NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics card, and the brightness is the same even with an AMD RX 6600 XT graphics card. Only while playing Destiny 2 on the Xbox Series X did the real scene brightness get brighter, with a max of 765 cd/m².

While the results above are within the 'HDR Peak 1000' mode, you can also see the results in the 'DisplayHDR True Black' mode, which targets a brightness of 400 cd/m². Console Mode and Source Tone Map were enabled for these too, and this was done with firmware M3B102:

  • Real Scene: 350 cd/m²
  • Peak 2% Window: 440 cd/m²
  • Peak 10% Window: 443 cd/m²
  • Peak 25% Window: 362 cd/m²
  • Peak 50% Window: 307 cd/m²
  • Peak 100% Window: 261 cd/m²
  • Sustained 2% Window: 437 cd/m²
  • Sustained 10% Window: 440 cd/m²
  • Sustained 25% Window: 359 cd/m²
  • Sustained 50% Window: 306 cd/m²
  • Sustained 100% Window: 258 cd/m²
  • ABL: 0.034
  • EOTF

The ABL is less aggressive in 'DisplayHDR True Black,' meaning there isn't a distracting change in brightness when minimizing and maximizing windows like with 'HDR Peak 1000.' You can see the EOTF in the 'DisplayHDR True Black' mode with Console Mode and Source Tone Map disabled. The slow roll-off is similar to the EOTF with those settings disabled even in 'HDR Peak 1000.'

LEARN ABOUT HDR BRIGHTNESS

10

Picture Quality

Horizontal Viewing Angle

Color Washout From Left

70°

Color Washout From Right

70°

Color Shift From Left

70°

Color Shift From Right

70°

Brightness Loss From Left

70°

Brightness Loss From Right

70°

Black Level Raise From Left

70°

Black Level Raise From Right

70°

Gamma Shift From Left

70°

Gamma Shift From Right

70°

The Dell AW3423DWF has an outstanding horizontal viewing angle. Although it technically isn't perfect, you visually won't see any inconsistencies when viewing from the sides or if you sit close to the screen.

LEARN ABOUT HORIZONTAL VIEWING ANGLE

9.9

Picture Quality

Vertical Viewing Angle

Color Washout From Below

70°

Color Washout From Above

70°

Color Shift From Below

70°

Color Shift From Above

70°

Brightness Loss From Below

70°

Brightness Loss From Above

70°

Black Level Raise From Below

61°

Black Level Raise From Above

61°

Gamma Shift From Below

70°

Gamma Shift From Above

70°

Like with the horizontal viewing angle, the vertical angle is outstanding, and you won't notice any inaccuracies.

LEARN ABOUT VERTICAL VIEWING ANGLE

9.0

Picture Quality

Gray Uniformity

50% Std. Dev.

1.573%

50% DSE

0.087%

The Dell AW3423DWF has fantastic gray uniformity. You won't notice any issues when displaying large areas of the same colors. Like any OLED display, there are thin vertical lines in near-dark scenes, and it has the Venetian Blind Effect with darker grays. However, neither issue is noticeable unless you're looking for them. While we didn't take photos with darker grays on this monitor, below you can see what darker grays and these minor problems look like on the Dell Alienware AW3423DW; the AW3423DWF looks the same:

  • 5% gray
  • 10% gray
  • 15% gray
  • 20% gray
  • 25% gray
  • 30% gray

LEARN ABOUT GRAY UNIFORMITY

10

Picture Quality

Black Uniformity

Native Std. Dev.

0.149%

Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

N/A

Thanks to its OLED panel, there isn't any blooming around bright objects.

LEARN ABOUT BLACK UNIFORMITY

9.5

Picture Quality

Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)

Picture Mode

Creator (sRGB)

sRGB Gamut Area xy

97.7%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

0.69

Color Temperature (Avg.)

6,476 K

Gamma (Avg.)

2.21

Color dE (Avg.)

0.87

Contrast Setting

75

RGB Settings

Default

Gamma Setting

2.2

Brightness Setting

100

Measured Brightness

245 cd/m²

Brightness Locked

No

The accuracy before calibration is remarkable in the 'Creator' Preset Mode, which limits the colors to the sRGB color space. There aren't any noticeable inaccuracies with the white balance, colors, and color temperature. While gamma doesn't follow the sRGB curve perfectly, it's still great overall. The 'Creator' mode only locks you out of the RGB controls, so you can still adjust any setting to your liking.

LEARN ABOUT COLOR ACCURACY (PRE-CALIBRATION)

9.3

Picture Quality

Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)

Picture Mode

Custom Color

sRGB Gamut Area xy

101.4%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

1.44

Color Temperature (Avg.)

6,468 K

Gamma (Avg.)

2.20

Color dE (Avg.)

1.31

Contrast Setting

75

RGB Settings

97-98-100

Gamma Setting

No Gamma Setting

Brightness Setting

41

Measured Brightness

99 cd/m²

ICC Profile

Download

The accuracy after calibration is fantastic. The colors and white balance are worse than before calibration because the calibration is done from the 'Custom Color' Preset Mode. It means that the 'Creator' mode is still the most accurate option, and it limits the colors to the sRGB color space. However, the difference between the two isn't noticeable.

LEARN ABOUT COLOR ACCURACY (POST-CALIBRATION)

9.6

Picture Quality

SDR Color Gamut

sRGB Coverage xy

99.1%

sRGB Picture Mode

Custom Color

Adobe RGB Coverage xy

94.1%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Custom Color

The Dell AW3423DWF has an incredible SDR color gamut. It has perfect coverage of the commonly used sRGB color space. Even the Adobe RGB color space used in some publishing has fantastic coverage, but reds and greens are still off, which is disappointing if you need to work with those colors.

LEARN ABOUT SDR COLOR GAMUT

9.6

Picture Quality

HDR Color Gamut

Wide Color Gamut

Yes

DCI-P3 Coverage xy

99.5%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

HDR Peak 1000 (Console Mode)

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy

79.5%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

HDR Peak 1000 (Console Mode)

The HDR color gamut is fantastic. It displays a wide range of colors and has good tone mapping with both the DCI-P3 and wider Rec. 2020 color spaces. With firmware update M3B104, the color gamut is similar to the previous firmware, but you don't need to enable both Source Tone Map and Console Mode for the best results. While we tested it with those settings on, it performed similarly with them off. There was a bug with past firmware that caused colors to look washed out with Source Tone Map and Console Mode disabled, so updating the firmware can help fix that issue if you're still experiencing it.

These results are in 'HDR Peak 1000,' and the color gamut is similar even in 'DisplayHDR True Black.' Even after updating it to firmware M3B107, which Dell released in April 2024, the color gamut and brightness are the same.

LEARN ABOUT HDR COLOR GAMUT

8.9

Picture Quality

HDR Color Volume

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp

86.4%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

HDR Peak 1000 (Console Mode)

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp

47.2%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

HDR Peak 1000 (Console Mode)

The Dell AW3423DWF has an amazing HDR color volume. One of the advantages of using a QD-OLED panel is that it displays a wider range of colors at higher luminance levels than traditional OLEDs like the LG 48GQ900-B. This means that it displays colors as bright as pure white.

With firmware update M3B104, the color volume is similar as on the previous firmware, but you don't need to enable both Source Tone Map and Console Mode for the best results. There was a bug with past firmware that caused colors to look washed out with Source Tone Map and Console Mode disabled, so updating the firmware can help fix that issue if you're still experiencing it.

LEARN ABOUT HDR COLOR VOLUME

7.0

Picture Quality

Text Clarity

Pixel Type

QD-OLED

Subpixel Layout

Triangular RGB

The Dell AW3423DWF has decent text clarity and has the same issues present as the Dell Alienware AW3423DW due to its triangular subpixel structure. It's different from LED-backlit LCD monitors, which have all three pixels in a line, and most programs render text better with that. While the text clarity isn't as good as other 34-inch, 3440x1440 displays, it isn't a serious issue, and the text is still easy to read. Whether or not you like it is a personal preference, and you can read more about our writer's and tester's subjective opinions about the text clarity and other aspects of the AW3423DW here. There are also workarounds to this, like using the free utility Better ClearType Tuner, which improves text clarity significantly. If you want a QD-OLED monitor with better text clarity, check out the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P.

The biggest issue with this subpixel structure is the color fringing around some text and at the top and bottom of windows. You see a thin green line at the top of every window and a thin red line at the bottom. However, these aren't noticeable unless you look for it. Below, you can see photos of the pixels from the Dell Alienware AW3423DW review, and the results are also valid for the AW3423DWF.

  • White on black background - green color fringing on top
  • White on black background - red color fringing on bottom
  • White on black background - no color fringing on side
  • White on black background - no color fringing on side
  • Blue pixels
  • Green pixels
  • Red pixels
  • Blue and red pixels
  • Green and red pixels
  • Green and blue pixels
  • Green and blue pixels - fringing on bottom
  • Green and blue pixels - fringing on top
  • Blue and red pixels - no fringing
  • Blue and red pixels - no fringing
  • Green and red pixels - fringing on top
  • Green and red pixels - fringing on bottom

You can see better examples of the color fringing around text with the AW3423DW around the Google logo as shown here or with zoomed out images with ClearType on and ClearType off. As for the AW3423DWF, enabling ClearType doesn't have an impact on the text clarity, and text looks the same in Windows 11, as you can see with ClearType on here and off here.

LEARN ABOUT TEXT CLARITY

9.3

Picture Quality

Reflections

Screen Finish

Glossy

Total Reflections

1.6%

Indirect Reflections

1.1%

Calculated Direct Reflections

0.5%

In theory, the reflection handling of the Dell AW3423DWF is remarkable. There aren't any distracting reflections from strong light sources, meaning glare won't be an issue if you want to use it in a bright room. However, light also stretches across the screen, as seen in the photo above. The main issue with QD-OLED displays is that they lack a polarizing layer, which causes the black levels to rise when there's ambient light on them. It means that blacks look closer to purple/pink in a bright room, and you lose the advantage of the near-infinite contrast of OLEDs. You need to be in a dark room to see the perfect black levels. This issue isn't only limited to monitors but any current QD-OLED display, including the Samsung S95B OLED.

This monitor looks like the Dell Alienware AW3423DW in bright rooms, and you can see examples from the AW3423DW of what the AW3423DWF looks like in a bright room:

  • Average Room
  • Bright Room
  • Bright Room - Next to ViewSonic XG2431
  • Dark Room - Next to XG2431
  • Bright Room - Next to OLED and IPS displays

LEARN ABOUT REFLECTIONS

9.8

Picture Quality

Gradient

Color Depth

10 Bit

The Dell AW3423DWF has fantastic gradient handling, and you won't see any banding.

LEARN ABOUT GRADIENT

Motion

7.5

Motion

Refresh Rate

Native Refresh Rate

165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate

165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP

165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI

100 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit

100 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit

60 Hz

The Dell AW3423DWF has a slightly lower max refresh rate compared to the 175Hz on the Dell Alienware AW3423DW, but you won't notice any difference between them. However, the max refresh rate is limited when sending a 10-bit signal with its native resolution, even over a DisplayPort connection, as you can only choose between a 100Hz or 60Hz refresh rate in the EDID. Luckily, you can still create a custom resolution if you want a higher refresh rate with a 10-bit signal, but we don't consider custom resolutions as part of our test results. If you need a monitor where the maximum refresh rate works over all inputs, check out the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G85SB S34BG85.

LEARN ABOUT REFRESH RATE

Motion

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)

Variable Refresh Rate

Yes

FreeSync

Yes

G-SYNC

Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum

165 Hz

VRR Minimum

< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors

DisplayPort, HDMI

NVIDIAVRR MinVRR Max
DisplayPort<20Hz165Hz
HDMI<20Hz100Hz

AMDVRR MinVRR Max
DisplayPort<20Hz165Hz
HDMI<20Hz100Hz

Besides FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility, the Dell AW3423DWF supports HDMI Forum VRR.

LEARN ABOUT VARIABLE REFRESH RATE (VRR)

9.9

Motion

VRR Motion Performance

Recommended VRR OD Setting

No OD Mode

Variable Overdrive Advertised

No

Avg. CAD

12

Best CAD

12

Worst CAD

13

Refresh RateCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
164HeatmapChartPhoto
144HeatmapChartPhoto
120HeatmapChartPhoto
100HeatmapChartPhoto
80HeatmapChartPhoto
60HeatmapChartPhoto

The Dell AW3434DWF has outstanding motion handling across its entire refresh rate range with VRR enabled. CAD remains low throughout, and there's minimal blur with fast-moving objects.

9.8

Motion

Refresh Rate Compliance

Compliance @ Max Hz

96%

Compliance @ 120 FPS

97%

Compliance @ 60 FPS

98%

The refresh rate compliance is outstanding. As it has a near-instantaneous response time, it can keep up with fast frame rates really well, and it makes full color transitions before drawing the next frame.

9.9

Motion

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate

Recommended Overdrive Setting

No OD Mode

Avg. CAD

12

Best 10% CAD

6

Worst 10% CAD

18

Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
No OverdriveHeatmapChartPhoto

The CAD at the maximum refresh rate is outstanding. It displays fast-moving objects as intended, and motion is extremely sharp.

Motion

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

Recommended Overdrive Setting

No OD Mode

First Response Time

0.2 ms

Total Response Time

0.8 ms

RGB Overshoot

0 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time

0.4 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

5.9 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

5 RGB

Overdrive ModeFirst Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
No OverdriveHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

9.9

Motion

CAD @ 120Hz

OD Transition 120Hz

Recommended Overdrive Setting

No OD Mode

Avg. CAD

12

Best 10% CAD

6

Worst 10% CAD

26

Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
No OverdriveHeatmapChartPhoto

The CAD at 120Hz is outstanding. Pixels transition to their target RGB level almost instantly, so there isn't any blur trail or noticeable inverse ghosting. While you need to create a custom resolution to even get a fixed 120Hz refresh rate, it performs the same if you set a higher refresh rate and use VRR to go down to 120Hz.

Motion

Response Time @ 120Hz

Recommended Overdrive Setting

No OD Mode

First Response Time

0.2 ms

Total Response Time

1.0 ms

RGB Overshoot

1 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time

0.4 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

8.2 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

5 RGB

Overdrive ModeFirst Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
No OverdriveHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

9.9

Motion

CAD @ 60Hz

OD Transition 60Hz

Recommended Overdrive Setting

No OD Mode

Avg. CAD

13

Best 10% CAD

5

Worst 10% CAD

37

Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
No OverdriveHeatmapChartPhoto

The CAD at 60Hz is outstanding. Pixels transition colors almost perfectly, and any noticeable blur is persistence.

Motion

Response Time @ 60Hz

Recommended Overdrive Setting

No OD Mode

First Response Time

0.2 ms

Total Response Time

1.6 ms

RGB Overshoot

0 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time

0.4 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

14.3 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

4 RGB

Overdrive ModeFirst Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
No OverdriveHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

Motion

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

No BFI

Maximum Frequency

N/A

Minimum Frequency

N/A

Longest Pulse Width Brightness

N/A

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness

N/A

Pulse Width Control

No BFI

Pulse Phase Control

No BFI

Pulse Amplitude Control

No BFI

VRR At The Same Time

No BFI

The Dell AW3423DWF doesn't have a black frame insertion feature to further reduce persistence blur.

LEARN ABOUT BACKLIGHT STROBING (BFI)

5.7

Motion

VRR Flicker

Dark Gray Flicker

5.7 RGB

Middle Gray Flicker

0.6 RGB

Light Gray Flicker

0.4 RGB

The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF has noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates, and it's especially noticeable in dark scenes and dark shadows of bright scenes. This can be distracting while gaming, but it's common with most OLEDs, and it isn't as much of an issue with consistent frame rates.

10

Motion

Image Flicker

Flicker-Free

No

PWM Dimming Frequency

0 Hz

The backlight isn't technically flicker-free because it has a slight dip in brightness that corresponds to the 165Hz refresh rate. However, it isn't considered pulse-width modulation like on LED-backlit monitors because it isn't a full-screen on-and-off flicker, and you won't notice it.

LEARN ABOUT IMAGE FLICKER

Inputs

8.9

Inputs

Input Lag

Native Resolution @ Max Hz

3.5 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz

6.0 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz

14.6 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

N/A

The Dell AW3423DWF has low input lag for a responsive feel. These results are with Console Mode enabled, but the difference with it disabled is minimal.

LEARN ABOUT INPUT LAG

7.7

Inputs

Resolution

Native Resolution

3440 x 1440

Aspect Ratio

21:9

Megapixels

5.0 MP

Pixel Density

110 PPI

The ultrawide screen has the same height as a 27-inch monitor, but it has a wider screen horizontally. If you aren't a fan of ultrawide displays, you can also consider the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM.

LEARN ABOUT RESOLUTION

7.1

Inputs

PS5 Compatibility

4k @ 120Hz

No

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz

Yes

1440p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

The Dell AW3423DWF works well with PS5, and you need to enable Console Mode for 4k @ 60Hz. However, because the PS5 doesn't support ultrawide gaming, you'll see black bars on the sides. Since the monitor doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, you can't play 4k @ 120Hz games. If you want a QD-OLED monitor that supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and can take full advantage of PS5, check out the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED.

7.1

Inputs

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

4k @ 120Hz

No

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz

Yes

1440p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

There aren't any obvious problems with the Xbox Series X|S as long as you enable Console Mode, but you'll see black bars at the sides. Keep in mind that the console doesn't support HDR with 1080p or 1440p signals, so this isn't a limitation of the monitor.

Inputs

Inputs Photos

The power input is at the back on the left side.

Inputs

Video And Audio Ports

DisplayPort

2 (DP 1.4)

Mini DisplayPort

No

HDMI

1 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

DVI

No

VGA

No

Daisy Chaining

No

3.5mm Audio Out

2

3.5mm Audio In

No

HDR10

Yes

3.5mm Microphone In

No

The audio port underneath the left side is meant for your headphones, while the one in the back is meant for speakers with their own volume control; you can only adjust the volume of the headphone port and not the one in the back.

Inputs

USB

USB-A Ports

4

USB-A Rated Speed

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB-B Upstream Port

Yes

USB-C Ports

0

USB-C Upstream

No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed

No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery

No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt

No

You need to connect the USB-B to USB-A cable to your PC if you want to use the USB-A ports to plug in your peripherals like your mouse and keyboard.

Inputs

macOS Compatibility

The Dell AW3423DWF works well with recent MacBooks. There aren't any issues with VRR, and HDR also looks good in games, but if you're using it for general desktop usage, colors look a bit better in SDR. Windows also stayed in place after waking the laptop up from sleep or opening the lid.

There are text clarity issues like on Windows PCs due to the unique subpixel layout, and you can see two additional text clarity photos on macOS with the Dell Alienware AW3423DW here and here. These photos also apply to the AW3423DWF.

LEARN ABOUT MACOS COMPATIBILITY

Features

Features

Additional Features

Speakers

No

RGB Illumination

Controllable

Multiple Input Display

PIP + PBP

KVM Switch

No

The Dell AW3423DWF has a few extra features, including a Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture option to use with two devices. There are other features, including:

  • Alienware Command Center: Application to control the RGB backlighting and other basic functions like power consumption and color profiles. This software is only available on Windows, but you can still change the backlighting colors through the OSD if you have a macOS device.
  • AlienVision: Provides a virtual crosshair and 'Night,' 'Clear,' and 'Chroma' vision modes that adjust the picture to see opponents better. Your system won't detect this, giving you a competitive advantage.
  • Console Mode: Feature to use with the PS5 and Xbox Series X that downscales 4k signals.
  • Dark Stabilizer: Changes gamma in games so that you can see your opponents easier in darker areas.
  • FPS Counter: Shows the current FPS of your source.
  • OLED Panel Maintenance: Has features to reduce the risk of burn-in associated with OLEDs, which you can read about below. Dell also offers a three-year burn-in warranty.
    • Pixel Refresh: The monitor runs a pixel shift cycle after every four hours of usage, or if you disable it, after 20 hours of usage. It takes about seven minutes to complete.
    • Panel Refresh: This is a more complicated process that refreshes the whole panel and takes about an hour to do, but it only runs after 1,500 hours of usage.
    • Panel Health: Displays a colored dot to show the status for when you need to run a pixel or panel refresh cycle.

Features

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF Review (2024)

FAQs

Should I buy Alienware AW3423DWF? ›

The Dell AW3423DWF is an amazing PC gaming monitor that delivers outstanding picture quality, especially if you're using it in a dark room. Its QD-OLED panel produces better HDR performance than most monitors, but it doesn't get as bright as the Dell Alienware AW3423DW.

What is the response time of AW3423DWF? ›

Expect smooth gameplay and view fast-moving graphics with incredible clarity for quicker in-game reactions thanks to an industry-fastest 0.03ms GtG (Gray to Gray) response time and up to 165 Hz (native) high refresh rate.

Does Alienware AW3423DWF have built-in speakers? ›

A: No speakers.

What panel type is AW3423DWF? ›

The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is a newer model similar to the Dell Alienware AW3423DW. They use the same QD-OLED panel type, so the picture quality is nearly the same between each, except that the AW3423DWF doesn't get as bright in HDR.

Is the AW3423DW still worth it? ›

The Dell AW3423DW is good for console gaming. Although it can't take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and these consoles don't support ultrawide signals, it still delivers outstanding gaming performance.

Why is Alienware so expensive? ›

The price tag is justified by the quality and features it offers. The Alienware laptop series is well-known for its high performance, striking design, and sleek style. Its high cost makes it a preferred choice for gamers, as they offer the most powerful hardware available.

What version of DisplayPort is AW3423DWF? ›

Alienware AW3423DWF supports both DisplayPort 1.4 and 1.2 connectivity with your computer. If the video or graphics card (GPU) on your computer supports DisplayPort 1.2, it is required to change the monitor to DisplayPort 1.2 mode. NOTE: The default factory setting on the Alienware AW3423DWF is DisplayPort 1.4 (DP1.

Does aw3423dw have audio? ›

This monitor does not come with built-in speakers. This monitor has one line-out port and one headphone port that can be used to connect compatible speakers.

What charging port is on the AW3423DWF? ›

The monitor is equipped with: One SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Type B upstream port. One SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) Type-A downstream charging port.

Is Alienware compatible with PS5? ›

The Dell Alienware AW3225QF is the best monitor for PS5 that we've tested. It's a high-end monitor that's one of the first 4k, 240Hz QD-OLEDs available and is incredible for gaming.

Is an ultra wide monitor worth it? ›

An ultrawide can take advantage of that flexibility. Most games and apps can use an ultrawide monitor's strengths without issue or even additional configuration. The result is a larger, wider display that can show more content at once. That's why an ultrawide is the best choice for most PC enthusiasts.

How many watts does the AW3423DWF use? ›

Power consumption is also lower from the DWF model as the G-Sync module is quite power hungry. Power usage when displaying a 200 nit full white image dropped from 101 watts to 86 watts with the new model, presenting a 15W reduction which is decent.

Who owns Alienware? ›

Alienware Corporation is an American computer hardware subsidiary brand of Dell.

Is the new Alienware worth it? ›

The Alienware Aurora R16 is a small gaming PC with seriously big performance. Dell's Alienware line of gaming devices just got a new entry in the form of the Alienware Aurora R16. The gaming desktop boasts smaller housing, improved cooling and current-generation specs at a price that's almost too good to be true.

Are Alienware laptops high quality? ›

Made by Dell, Alienware gaming laptops are dedicated, high-end machines built proudly with power in mind. They're not cheap by any means, and likely never will be, but they are some of the best gaming laptops out there.

Is Alienware good for everyday use? ›

Build Quality and Durability: Alienware laptops feature robust build quality, ensuring durability that stands up to the demands of daily use.

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