Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C vs Dell Alienware AW5520QF

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 AW5520QF

55″ · 3840×2160 · 120 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and Dell Alienware AW5520QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW5520QF leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell Alienware AW5520QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW5520QF

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG349CDell Alienware AW5520QF
80Gear score80
34.1″Screen size55″
3440×1440Resolution3840×2160
180 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $650Estimated price—

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 AW5520QF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG349C and Dell Alienware AW5520QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 80. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW5520QF leads (3840×2160 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: Dell Alienware AW5520QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG349C leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).