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AW3423DWF vs ROG Swift PG27AQDM: which is better?

AW3423DWF and ROG Swift PG27AQDM compared side by side across 12 specs and 6 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 12 SPECS · 6 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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MONITORS

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← TOP PICK

ALIENWARE

AW3423DWF

$1,099

BEST OVERALL

ASUS

ROG Swift PG27AQDM

$999

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The AW3423DWF takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.1/10 — 0.1 ahead of the ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Dead heat on gaming performance. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 6 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

GAMI

IMAG

HDR

COLO

ERGO

VALU

AW3423DWF×2

ROG Swift PG27AQDM×0

Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming MonitorBEST OVERALL

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED MonitorBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPValue — AW3423DWF leads by 1.5

TIGHTESTGaming Performance — dead heat between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

AW3423DWFSWIFT PG27

Gaming PerformanceiTIED AT 9.5

AW3423DWF9.5

SWIFT PG279.5

Image QualityiAW3423DWF · +0.5

AW3423DWF9.5

SWIFT PG279.0

HDRiTIED AT 8.5

AW3423DWF8.5

SWIFT PG278.5

Color AccuracyiTIED AT 9.0

AW3423DWF9.0

SWIFT PG279.0

ErgonomicsiTIED AT 8.5

AW3423DWF8.5

SWIFT PG278.5

ValueiAW3423DWF · +1.5

AW3423DWF9.0

SWIFT PG277.5

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01ROG Swift PG27AQDM0.90BEST DEAL

02AW3423DWF0.83

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

12 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

AW3423DWF$1,0991W9.1

ROG Swift PG27AQDM$9992W9.0

Portsi

1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-B upstream, 4x USB 3.2 hub, 3.5mm audio

1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB 3.2 hub, 3.5mm audio

USB-C Power DeliveryWiSAME

—

Stand AdjustmentsiSAME

Height, tilt, and swivel adjustable (VESA 100x100)

Screen SizeINi

34 in← BEST +28%

26.5 in

Resolutioni

3440x1440

2560x1440

Panel Typei

QD-OLED

WOLED

BrightnessNITSiSAME

1,000 nits

HDRiSAME

VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

Color Gamuti

99.3% DCI-P3

99% DCI-P3

Adaptive Synci

AMD FreeSync Premium Pro / G-Sync Compatible

G-Sync Compatible / FreeSync Premium

Refresh RateHZi

165 Hz

240 Hz← BEST +45%

Response TimeMSi

0.1 ms

0.03 ms← 70% lower

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

AW3423DWFALIENWARE9.1

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Swift PG27AQDM (9.0)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

ROG Swift PG27AQDMASUS9.0

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · AW3423DWF (0.8)

PRIORITY · VALUE

Best for value

AW3423DWFALIENWARE9.0

VALUE WEIGHTEDCONF 86%

Best visible score in the value category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Swift PG27AQDM (7.5)

PRIORITY · IMAGE QUALITY

Best for image quality

AW3423DWFALIENWARE9.5

IMAGE QUALITY WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the image quality category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Swift PG27AQDM (9.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1ALIENWARE0.0

AW3423DWF

“A 34-inch curved QD-OLED ultrawide with 165Hz, stunning contrast, and rich color, offering near-flagship gaming for less than the G-Sync Ult”

Gaming Performance 9.5

Image Quality 9.5

Wins Screen Size

Wins Brightness

TRADE-OFFRisk of burn-in with heavy static content over time

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#2ASUS0.0

ROG Swift PG27AQDM

“A flat 27-inch 1440p WOLED gaming monitor running at 240Hz with a custom heatsink, exceptional motion clarity, and a premium ROG build.”

Gaming Performance 9.5

Image Quality 9.0

Wins Refresh Rate

Wins Response Time

TRADE-OFFWOLED subpixel layout can fringe fine text

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The AW3423DWF is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.1/10 · WINS 2 OF 6 CATEGORIES

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Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor: which is better?

The Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor is our overall pick, scoring 9.1/10 against 9.0/10 for the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor — a 1% edge. Current starting prices span $999–$1,099. The score weighs category-specific monitors attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor leads overall with a 9.1 total score.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor wins 2 comparable specs with a 20% weighted win rate.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor has the strongest high-impact advantage in Refresh Rate.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming MonitorWINNER 9.1/10

A 34-inch curved QD-OLED ultrawide with 165Hz, stunning contrast, and rich color, offering near-flagship gaming for less than the G-Sync Ultimate version.

Pros

+ Outstanding QD-OLED contrast and color
+ 165Hz with near-instant 0.1ms response
+ 3-year warranty that covers burn-in
+ Lower price than the G-Sync Ultimate AW3423DW

Cons

− Risk of burn-in with heavy static content over time
− SDR full-screen brightness is modest
− QD-OLED can show a purple/raised-black tint in bright rooms

Best for: Immersive single-player and cinematic gaming · Buyers wanting OLED quality at a relative value · Media and movie viewing in dim rooms

“The AW3423DWF is one of the best value-for-money premium gaming monitors available. You get nearly all of the DW's magic, a touch more refresh, and a meaningfully lower price, with the only trade-off being FreeSync instead of a hardware G-Sync module. The…”

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor9.0/10

A flat 27-inch 1440p WOLED gaming monitor running at 240Hz with a custom heatsink, exceptional motion clarity, and a premium ROG build.

Pros

+ 240Hz OLED with 0.03ms response and superb motion clarity
+ Flat panel and standard 16:9 aspect ratio
+ Custom heatsink helps sustained brightness and longevity
+ 3-year warranty covers burn-in

Cons

− WOLED subpixel layout can fringe fine text
− Premium price versus comparable LCDs
− Modest full-screen SDR brightness like most OLEDs

Best for: Competitive gamers wanting maximum motion clarity · Buyers who prefer a flat 16:9 OLED over an ultrawide · Players mixing fast esports and cinematic titles

“The PG27AQDM is a benchmark 27-inch OLED gaming monitor. The 240Hz refresh combined with OLED response delivers some of the cleanest motion you can buy, and ASUS's cooling and 3-year burn-in warranty address the usual OLED concerns. It is expensive, and text…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific monitors specs, the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor scores highest overall (9.1/10, 0.1 points ahead of the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor?

The biggest measurable differences are Resolution, Refresh Rate, Screen Size. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor better value than the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor?

The Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor starts around $1,099 and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor around $999. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other monitors on ComparZone?

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