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BenQ SW272U — 27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz
BenQ

BenQ SW272U

27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz

88
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Alienware AW3423DWF wins by 2
Alienware AW3423DWF — 34″ · 3440x1440 QD-OLED · 165Hz
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
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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 $1,199).

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

BenQ SW272U versus Alienware AW3423DWF — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for picture quality, BenQ SW272U or Alienware AW3423DWF? +

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

Which is the better value, BenQ SW272U or Alienware AW3423DWF? +

Alienware AW3423DWF — more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.