Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q vs Dell Alienware AW3821DW

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3821DW

37.5″ · 3840×1600 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution92
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Dell Alienware AW3821DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3821DW leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3821DW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG279QDell Alienware AW3821DW
77Gear score77
27″Screen size37.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×1600
170 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 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 ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q or Dell Alienware AW3821DW better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q and Dell Alienware AW3821DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3821DW leads (3840×1600 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q leads (170 Hz vs 144 Hz).