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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
Alienware AW3423DWF wins by 2
Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Alienware AW3423DWF takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Alienware AW3423DWF lands at 90 and Samsung ViewFinity S9 at 88. That puts Alienware AW3423DWF 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 Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

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

Picture quality

Alienware AW3423DWF

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Alienware AW3423DWF leads on hdr (92 vs 62).

Value for money

Alienware AW3423DWF

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Alienware AW3423DWF more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,599).

Alienware AW3423DWF 90
vs
88 Samsung ViewFinity S9

Score breakdown

Alienware AW3423DWF
90
color 90
motion 96
hdr 92
features 88
Samsung ViewFinity S9
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Alienware AW3423DWF versus Samsung ViewFinity S9 — full spec comparison
Spec Alienware AW3423DWF Samsung ViewFinity S9
Panel
3440x1440 QD-OLED
5K IPS
Size
34"
27"
Refresh
165Hz
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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

Samsung ViewFinity S9

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 Samsung ViewFinity S9

Which is better, Alienware AW3423DWF or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

Alienware AW3423DWF scores 90 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 Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +

At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.

Does Alienware AW3423DWF or Samsung ViewFinity S9 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 better for picture quality, Alienware AW3423DWF or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

Alienware AW3423DWF — leads on hdr (92 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Alienware AW3423DWF or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +

Alienware AW3423DWF — more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.