Alienware
Alienware AW3423DWF
34″ · 3440x1440 QD-OLED · 165Hz
90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Acer Predator X45 wins by 3
Acer
Acer Predator X45
45″ · QD-OLED ultra-wide
93
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict
Acer Predator X45 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Alienware AW3423DWF lands at 90 and Acer Predator X45 at 93. That puts Acer Predator X45 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Alienware AW3423DWF if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Pick Acer Predator X45 if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Alienware AW3423DWF 90
vs 93 Acer Predator X45
Score breakdown
Alienware AW3423DWF
90 color 90
motion 96
hdr 92
features 88
Acer Predator X45
93 color 93
motion 72
hdr 92
features 91
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Alienware AW3423DWF | Acer Predator X45 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 3440x1440 QD-OLED | QD-OLED ultra-wide |
| Size | 34" | 45" |
| Refresh | 165Hz | — |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
Alienware AW3423DWF
Pros
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
Cons
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
Acer Predator X45
Pros
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
Cons
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Alienware AW3423DWF vs Acer Predator X45
Which is better, Alienware AW3423DWF or Acer Predator X45? +
Acer Predator X45 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Alienware AW3423DWF worth the price? +
At $1,099, Alienware AW3423DWF delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in motion.
Is Acer Predator X45 worth the price? +
At $1,999, Acer Predator X45 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in color.
Does Alienware AW3423DWF or Acer Predator X45 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.