Dell Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DW) vs Dell Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)

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Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DW) compared with Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)
DellAlienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DW)DellAlienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)
Overview
Released20222022
Display
Screen size34.18″34.18″
Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh rate175 Hz (better)165 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.1 ms0.1 ms
Brightness (typical)250 nits250 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR True Black 400
Contrast ratio1,000,000:11,000,000:1
Colour range99.3% DCI-P399.3% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage99.3%99.3%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 2
ShapeCurved (1800R)Curved (1800R)
Adaptive syncG-SyncFreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync
Subpixel layoutTriangular RGB arrangement (TFTCentral)Triangular RGB arrangement (TechSpot)
Colour depth1.07 billion colours up to 144Hz; 16.7 million colours at 175Hz1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage149% sRGB (maker stated gamut)149% sRGB (maker stated gamut)
Colour accuracy–Factory calibration to Delta E < 2
Colour modesCreator mode offers sRGB and DCI-P3 presets (TFTCentral)–
HDR detailDisplayHDR True Black 400; HDR Peak 1000 mode; per-pixel light control250 cd/m² typical SDR and 1,000 cd/m² peak in Dell's US specifications; the UK table lists only the peak under brightness
Response time detailMaker's 0.1ms figure is grey to greyMaker's 0.1ms figure is grey to grey
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical178° horizontal and vertical
Pixel pitch0.23 mm0.23 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light, TÜV Rheinland certified; ambient light sensorComfortView Plus low blue light; flicker-free technology
Burn-in protectionPixel shifting, pixel refresh and panel refresh (TFTCentral); three-year maker warranty includes OLED burn-inThree-year maker warranty includes OLED burn-in
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4HDMI 2.0, 2 × DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports4 × USB-A4 × USB-A
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 x HDMI 2.0; up to 3440 x 1440 at 100Hz1 x HDMI 2.0; up to 3440 x 1440 at 100Hz
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4; up to 3440 x 1440 at 175Hz2 x DisplayPort 1.4; up to 3440 x 1440 at 165Hz
USB hub detailUSB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps; one USB-B upstream and four USB-A downstream, including one front-bottom BC 1.2 charging port at up to 2AUSB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps; one upstream and four downstream ports; Dell's UK table lists two BC 1.2 charging ports, while its US page specifies one charging port at up to 2A
Picture by picture–Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture
Audio outRear line output and bottom headphone outputLine output and headphone output
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand10.37 kg–
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°-20° to 20°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand815.25 x 305.71 x 415.57 mm (W x D x H, lowest position)815.25 x 305.71 x 415.57 mm (W x D x H, lowest position, Dell UK)
Size without stand815.25 x 137.11 x 364.15 mm (W x D x H)815.25 x 127.11 x 364.15 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand6.92 kg6.27 kg
Colours–Dark Side of the Moon
ControlsJoystick (TFTCentral); AlienFX lighting–
Power and support
Power use42.3 W on mode; 200 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off34 W on mode; 200 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy class–G
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz
WarrantyThree-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including OLED burn-inThree-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including OLED burn-in
In the boxDisplayPort cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable and USB upstream cableDisplayPort cable, USB-C-to-DisplayPort cable and USB upstream cable

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