Monitors / Comparison

Alienware AW3423DWF vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW3423DWF

34.18″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel100
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
Verdict

Alienware AW3423DWF and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: Alienware AW3423DWF leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Alienware AW3423DWF

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW3423DWFASUS ROG Strix XG259QN
82Gear score82
34.18″Screen size24.5″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
165 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
OLEDPanelIPS
—Response time0.3 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Alienware AW3423DWF or ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN better?

Alienware AW3423DWF and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: Alienware AW3423DWF leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 165 Hz).