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Alienware AW3423DWF — 34″ · 3440x1440 QD-OLED · 165Hz
Alienware

Alienware AW3423DWF

34″ · 3440x1440 QD-OLED · 165Hz

90
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM wins by 2
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — 27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit

92
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Alienware AW3423DWF lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 2 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 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM if…

  • ✓QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
  • ✓Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
  • ✓USB-C 90W power delivery
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,099).

Alienware AW3423DWF 90
vs
92 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Score breakdown

Alienware AW3423DWF
90
color 90
motion 96
hdr 92
features 88
display 0
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
92
color 0
motion 95
hdr 92
features 0
display 95
gaming 96
ergonomics 88
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Alienware AW3423DWF versus ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — full spec comparison
Spec Alienware AW3423DWF ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Panel
3440x1440 QD-OLED
—
Size
34"
—
Refresh
165Hz
—
Release year
2023
—
Display
—
27″ QD-OLED
Resolution
—
2560×1440
Refresh rate
—
240 Hz
Response time
—
0.03 ms (GtG)
HDR
—
DisplayHDR True Black 400
Connectivity
—
2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 90W

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

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Pros
  • +QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
  • +Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
  • +USB-C 90W power delivery
Cons
  • −QHD only, not 4K
  • −Reflective screen
  • −OSD joystick fiddly

FAQ: Alienware AW3423DWF vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Which is better, Alienware AW3423DWF or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM worth the price? +

At $999, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.

Does Alienware AW3423DWF or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM 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.

Which is the better value, Alienware AW3423DWF or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.