Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ vs Dell Alienware AW3425DWM

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ

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

Dell Alienware AW3425DWM

34″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and Dell Alienware AW3425DWM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).
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Dell Alienware AW3425DWM

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDell Alienware AW3425DWM
77Gear score77
27″Screen size34″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
170 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
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 XG27AQ or Dell Alienware AW3425DWM better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ and Dell Alienware AW3425DWM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 77. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3425DWM leads (180 Hz vs 170 Hz).