Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR vs Dell Alienware AW3423DW

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR

27″ · 2560×1440 · 300 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate91
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3423DW

34.2″ · 3440×1440 · 175 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate71
Resolution88
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR and Dell Alienware AW3423DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3423DW leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR leads (300 Hz vs 175 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell Alienware AW3423DW leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3423DW

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMRDell Alienware AW3423DW
85Gear score85
27″Screen size34.2″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
300 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
IPSPanelQD-OLED
1 msResponse time0.1 ms
≈ $449Estimated price≈ $750

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 XG27AQMR or Dell Alienware AW3423DW better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR and Dell Alienware AW3423DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3423DW leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR leads (300 Hz vs 175 Hz). Response time: Dell Alienware AW3423DW leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR leads (300 Hz vs 175 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR ≈ $449, Dell Alienware AW3423DW ≈ $750. Current prices vary by store.