Dell Alienware AW3420DW 34" Lunar Light 2020
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell Alienware AW3420DW 34" Lunar Light 2020
This Dell QD-OLED monitor delivers stunning image quality and is highly praised for gaming and work, with users loving the vibrant colors and fast response times. However, some buyers received the wrong color (black instead of white) and noted that renewed units may come with repaired cables. Dell's warranty service is excellent, but transferring ownership can be a hassle.
Pros
- Stunning image quality
- Great for gaming and work
- Fast response times
- Vibrant colors
- Sturdy and versatile stand
Cons
- Wrong color received (black instead of white)
- Repaired cables on renewed units
- Hassle with warranty ownership transfer
- Large box size
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Verified buyers consistently call it the best monitor they've ever used, noting excellent build quality and responsiveness. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that can reflect light, potential text clarity issues due to the subpixel layout, and a lack of included VESA screws, but these are far outweighed by the exceptional gaming and media experience. The Neo Proximity Sensor and OLED Care features provide peace of mind against burn-in, making it a highly recommended investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent build quality
- Fast 0.03ms response time
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Text clarity issues due to subpixel layout
- No VESA screws included
- VESA mount adds extra depth
- Neo Proximity Sensor unreliable at times
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Alienware AW3420DW 34" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,900 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 2 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 98% DCI-P3 (134.5% sRGB) | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | 16.76 kg | 7.44 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Dell Alienware AW3420DW 34" Lunar Light 2020
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong color (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Dell Alienware AW3420DW 34" Lunar Light 2020
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
