Monitors / Comparison

BenQ EX270QM vs Dell Alienware AW3423DWF

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ EX270QM

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF

34.2″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

BenQ EX270QM and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 84.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

BenQ EX270QM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ EX270QMDell Alienware AW3423DWF
83Gear score84
27″Screen size34.2″
2560×1440Resolution3440×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelQD-OLED
1 msResponse time0.1 ms
≈ $400Estimated price≈ $900

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 BenQ EX270QM or Dell Alienware AW3423DWF better?

BenQ EX270QM and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 84. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: Dell Alienware AW3423DWF leads (0.1 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ EX270QM leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: BenQ EX270QM ≈ $400, Dell Alienware AW3423DWF ≈ $900. Current prices vary by store.