Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C vs Dell Alienware AW2523HF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C

34.1″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2523HF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate96
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and Dell Alienware AW2523HF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2523HF leads (360 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2523HF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349CDell Alienware AW2523HF
80Gear score80
34.1″Screen size24.5″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $650Estimated price≈ $328

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 XG349C or Dell Alienware AW2523HF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and Dell Alienware AW2523HF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2523HF leads (360 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2523HF leads (360 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C ≈ $650, Dell Alienware AW2523HF ≈ $328. Current prices vary by store.