Dell U2723QE
27″ · 4K IPS Black · 60Hz
Alienware AW3423DWF
34″ · 3440x1440 QD-OLED · 165Hz
Alienware AW3423DWF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell U2723QE 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 Dell U2723QE if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Pick Alienware AW3423DWF if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Alienware AW3423DWFColor accuracy and HDR performance
Alienware AW3423DWF leads on hdr (92 vs 62).
Value for money
Dell U2723QESpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Dell U2723QE more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell U2723QE | Alienware AW3423DWF |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 4K IPS Black | 3440x1440 QD-OLED |
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Refresh | 60Hz | ▲ 165Hz |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Dell U2723QE
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
Alienware AW3423DWF
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Dell U2723QE vs Alienware AW3423DWF
Which is better, Dell U2723QE or Alienware AW3423DWF? +
Alienware AW3423DWF scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Dell U2723QE worth the price? +
At $799, Dell U2723QE 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 Dell U2723QE 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, Dell U2723QE or Alienware AW3423DWF? +
Alienware AW3423DWF — leads on hdr (92 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Dell U2723QE or Alienware AW3423DWF? +
Dell U2723QE — more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.