BenQ
BenQ SW272U
27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz
88
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Alienware AW3423DWF wins by 2
Alienware
Alienware AW3423DWF
34″ · 3440x1440 QD-OLED · 165Hz
90
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Alienware AW3423DWF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ SW272U lands at 88 and Alienware AW3423DWF at 90. That puts Alienware AW3423DWF ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick BenQ SW272U if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Pick Alienware AW3423DWF if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
BenQ SW272U 88
vs 90 Alienware AW3423DWF
Score breakdown
BenQ SW272U
88 color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
Alienware AW3423DWF
90 color 90
motion 96
hdr 92
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | BenQ SW272U | Alienware AW3423DWF |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 4K IPS AdobeRGB | 3440x1440 QD-OLED |
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Refresh | 60Hz | ▲ 165Hz |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
BenQ SW272U
Pros
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
Cons
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
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
FAQ: BenQ SW272U vs Alienware AW3423DWF
Which is better, BenQ SW272U or Alienware AW3423DWF? +
Alienware AW3423DWF scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is BenQ SW272U worth the price? +
At $1,199, BenQ SW272U delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.
Is Alienware AW3423DWF worth the price? +
At $1,099, Alienware AW3423DWF delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in motion.
Does BenQ SW272U or Alienware AW3423DWF 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.