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Model: Alienware AW3423DWF Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor - 34-inch Quantum Dot OLED 0.1Ms 165Hz 21:9 Curved Display, 99.3% DCI-P3 Color Gamut, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro - Black
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I have the g-sync version. (AW3423DW, non-F) I do not have any blurry text. Color fringing of text is supposedly an issue with both DWF and DW models, but I personally notice no issue with text on my DW. There is an app called Cleartype native to windows that may assist with this, source: anecdotes on reddit.
I did the DW over the DWF because of the G-Sync Ultimate module. The DWF does have better input latency than the DW on paper, but I havent used a DWF so I can't comment on how it feels vs the DW. The DW latency feels good to me, and I was coming from a Dell S2721DGF which I think has similar latency to the DWF.
At $800 this is pretty awesome, though.
EDIT: There is a major difference in how you update the firmware of the monitors:
DWF firmware can be updated via a software download from the manufacturers website
DW supposedly needs to be physically shipped back to Dell to update it there, and wait for its return. Purchased my DW in Sept. 2023, Firmware version I have is M0B204.
I had the 42" LG C2 on my desk for 3 months before buying this one. Reasonable minds can certainly differ, but I far prefer the Dell for desktop use, on a massive desk, both for productivity and gaming. As compared to the C2, the Dell is free from auto-dimming, has no input lag, and frankly, I also strongly prefer watching streaming media content on the aw3423dw because it doesn't highlight compression artifacts/noise the way the C2 does. HDR is also much more impressive on the qd-oled dell. The C2 will give you a pristine 4k image with the right content (and a lot of fiddling with settings), but personally, I've learned my lesson about trying to use a TV as a monitor.
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As long as you have a 30" depth desk or greater, I'd recommend the 42" C2 or C3.
I had the 42" LG C2 on my desk for 3 months before buying this one. Reasonable minds can certainly differ, but I far prefer the Dell for desktop use, on a massive desk, both for productivity and gaming. As compared to the C2, the Dell is free from auto-dimming, has no input lag, and frankly, I also strongly prefer watching streaming media content on the aw3423dw because it doesn't highlight compression artifacts/noise the way the C2 does. HDR is also much more impressive on the qd-oled dell. The C2 will give you a pristine 4k image with the right content (and a lot of fiddling with settings), but personally, I've learned my lesson about trying to use a TV as a monitor.
this is a great monitor for the price but i just want to point a few things out
we are close to black friday and the price of this thing will either be $800 or less for the sale
early next year, there will be a 4k 240hz QD-OLED monitor which is rumored for $1500. yes, that is much more expensive, but such a monitor is much closer to being an endgame level monitor as even a wide 1440p 165hz monitor is really only a stopgap that can still have noticeable improvements
I had the 42" LG C2 on my desk for 3 months before buying this one. Reasonable minds can certainly differ, but I far prefer the Dell for desktop use, on a massive desk, both for productivity and gaming. As compared to the C2, the Dell is free from auto-dimming, has no input lag, and frankly, I also strongly prefer watching streaming media content on the aw3423dw because it doesn't highlight compression artifacts/noise the way the C2 does. HDR is also much more impressive on the qd-oled dell. The C2 will give you a pristine 4k image with the right content (and a lot of fiddling with settings), but personally, I've learned my lesson about trying to use a TV as a monitor.
Appreciate your take on this. For someone that watches mostly 4k content and email, on the fence between c2 and the AW. I was on 35 inch UW IPS, I noticed movies are much sharper on the C2 with 4k content of course. Is the AW still better despite the decrease to 2k?
Appreciate your take on this. For someone that watches mostly 4k content and email, on the fence between c2 and the AW. I was on 35 inch UW IPS, I noticed movies are much sharper on the C2 with 4k content of course. Is the AW still better despite the decrease to 2k?
I have both the DW and C2. I use the C2 daily for gaming and browsing. Sometimes it still feels a little too big, but the 34" height is just too small for me. Both are great for hdr gaming. Honestly can't go wrong with either.
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it's too close to black friday to pull the trigger now
Have you hung up your Xmas stockings yet? It would be more productive for you to log off for a month instead of writing this 100x on all products over $200.
Have you hung up your Xmas stockings yet? It would be more productive for you to log off for a month instead of writing this 100x on all products over $200.
seems like I got a fan, I'm flattered
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I did the DW over the DWF because of the G-Sync Ultimate module. The DWF does have better input latency than the DW on paper, but I havent used a DWF so I can't comment on how it feels vs the DW. The DW latency feels good to me, and I was coming from a Dell S2721DGF which I think has similar latency to the DWF.
At $800 this is pretty awesome, though.
EDIT: There is a major difference in how you update the firmware of the monitors:
DWF firmware can be updated via a software download from the manufacturers website
DW supposedly needs to be physically shipped back to Dell to update it there, and wait for its return. Purchased my DW in Sept. 2023, Firmware version I have is M0B204.
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Curved 34" IPS, 3440x1440 (21:9), 5ms, 60hz, Grade "A".
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we are close to black friday and the price of this thing will either be $800 or less for the sale
early next year, there will be a 4k 240hz QD-OLED monitor which is rumored for $1500. yes, that is much more expensive, but such a monitor is much closer to being an endgame level monitor as even a wide 1440p 165hz monitor is really only a stopgap that can still have noticeable improvements
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3 year warranty. I don't baby it at all, it runs its own maintenance during downtime. About a year so far so good paired with a 4080.
3 year warranty. I don't baby it at all, it runs its own maintenance during downtime. About a year so far so good paired with a 4080.
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