Alienware AW3423DW
Score: 92/100Gigabyte M27UP SA
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Alienware AW3423DW is a premium 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED monitor delivering infinite contrast, vivid DCI-P3 colors and a blistering 175 Hz refresh. It excels for high-end gaming and content creation but its glossy panel and OLED-specific quirks may deter text-heavy or bright-room use.
The Gigabyte M27UP is a versatile 27-inch SS-IPS monitor that combines 4K @ 160 Hz and 1080p @ 320 Hz modes, delivering vivid colors, fast response, and extensive ergonomics. It adds a USB-C KVM switch and decent built-in speakers, making it suitable for both gamers and creators.
| Attribute | | Gigabyte M27UP SA |
|---|---|---|
34.18 inchesbest | 27 inches | |
175 Hzbest | 160 Hz | |
3,440 pixels | 3,840 pixelsbest | |
1,440 pixels | 2,160 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.1 msbest | 1 ms |
250 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
— | 1,000best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | Gigabyte M27UP SA |
|---|---|---|
Display(10) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 34.18 inches | 27 inches |
Panel Type | QD-OLED | SS IPS |
Resolution (Horizontal) (pixels) | 3440 pixels | 3840 pixels |
Resolution (Vertical) (pixels) | 1440 pixels | 2160 pixels |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 175 Hz | 160 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 0.1 ms | 1 ms |
Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Ultimate / FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 350 nits |
Contrast Ratio | Infinite | 1000 |
Color Gamut | 99.3-108% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3, 125% sRGB |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Swivel Range (degrees) | 40 degrees | 30 degrees |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 51 W | 27 W |
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Professional reviewers hail the AW3423DW as a game-changing desktop display, praising its stunning, factory-calibrated colors, deep blacks, and ultra-smooth 175 Hz motion. They note its premium design and G-Sync Ultimate HDR support, while calling out a minor SDR gamma anomaly.
Everyday users overwhelmingly love the monitor's eye-comfort, immersive curvature, vivid colors and solid build, but repeatedly mention text fuzziness, pixel-refresh interruptions, reflections on the glossy panel, and its substantial weight.
Professional reviewers praise the rare 4K 160 Hz IPS panel and the USB-C KVM, but note that HDR400 is modest and firmware can be finicky when toggling modes.
Everyday users love the vivid colors, sharp image quality, and ergonomic stand, while some report occasional firmware hiccups and limited HDR impact.
“I feel my eyestrain getting better.”
“Quality remains after the sting of high price wears off.”
“Users consistently rate the image clarity and color vibrancy as excellent.”
