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ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q
Dell Alienware AW3418DW
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Size34"
Pixel Type
IPS
Variable Refresh Rate
G-Sync
Native Resolution3440 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Size34"
Pixel Type
IPS
Variable Refresh Rate
G-SYNC
Native Resolution3440 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Our Verdict
ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q
Dell Alienware AW3418DW
The Dell Alienware AW3418DW is marginally better than the ASUS ROG PG348Q. The Alienware has a little faster refresh rate and produces a little less blur in fast-moving content. Also, the Alienware has lower input lag and responds slightly quicker to your actions giving you a small edge in gaming. Other than those minor differences, the two monitors are very similar.
Variants
- PG348Q (34")
- Alienware AW3418DW (34")
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.6
7.4
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.8
6.6
Black Uniformity
2.9
5.3
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Size
34"
34"
Curved
Yes
Yes
Curve Radius
3800R
1900R
Weight (without stand)
17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)
16.8 lbs (7.6 kg)
Weight (with stand)
24.9 lbs (11.3 kg)
25.6 lbs (11.6 kg)
Stand
Stand Picture
Width
21.0" (53.3 cm)
22.1" (56.1 cm)
Depth
13.5" (34.3 cm)
12.5" (31.8 cm)
Ergonomics
6.1
6.3
Ergonomics Picture
Height Adjustment
4.4" (11.2 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Switch Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
-55° to 55°
-20° to 20°
Tilt Range
-20° to 2.5°
-25° to 2.5°
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.5" (1.3 cm)
0.4" (1.0 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
10.8" (27.4 cm)
11.0" (27.9 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
4.0" (10.2 cm)
4.8" (12.2 cm)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.3
6.0
Checkerboard Picture
LCD Type
IPS
IPS
Native Contrast
1,195 : 1
981 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Peak Brightness
7.6
7.1
SDR Real Scene
294 cd/m²
262 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
325 cd/m²
283 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
326 cd/m²
283 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
326 cd/m²
284 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
326 cd/m²
284 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
326 cd/m²
284 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
325 cd/m²
283 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
326 cd/m²
283 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
326 cd/m²
283 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
326 cd/m²
284 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
326 cd/m²
284 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.000
0.000
HDR Peak Brightness
0.0
0.0
HDR Real Scene
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 2% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 10% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 25% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 50% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 100% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 2% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 10% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 25% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 50% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 100% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR ABL
N/A
N/A
Horizontal Viewing Angle
7.8
8.7
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
51°
Color Washout From Right
51°
Horizontal Color Shift Picture
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
47°
57°
Color Shift From Right
47°
49°
Horizontal Brightness Picture
Horizontal Black Level Picture
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
53°
52°
Brightness Loss From Right
53°
53°
Black Level Raise From Left
75°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
75°
70°
Curve Radius
3,800R
Gamma Shift From Left
59°
Gamma Shift From Right
62°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.8
6.6
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
31°
Color Washout From Above
31°
Vertical Color Shift Picture
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
25°
42°
Color Shift From Above
26°
37°
Vertical Brightness Picture
Vertical Black Level Picture
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
31°
36°
Brightness Loss From Above
31°
34°
Black Level Raise From Below
75°
18°
Black Level Raise From Above
75°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
32°
Gamma Shift From Above
32°
Gray Uniformity
8.5
8.3
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.468%
3.856%
50% DSE
0.116%
0.127%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.326%
0.480%
5% DSE
0.034%
0.062%
Black Uniformity
2.9
5.3
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
4.041%
2.495%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Pre Calibration
5.5
6.7
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Game 1,2,3
Luminance
280 cd/m²
209 cd/m²
Luminance Settings
80
75
Contrast Setting
50
75
RGB Controls
100-100-100
100-100-100
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Color Temperature
7,077 K
7,070 K
White Balance dE
5.09
3.77
Color dE
4.20
3.56
Gamma
1.97
2.40
Post Calibration
9.4
9.6
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Custom Color
Luminance
99 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
Luminance Settings
21
26
Contrast Setting
50
75
RGB Controls
100-100-94
96-95-100
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Color Temperature
6,470 K
6,468 K
White Balance dE
0.95
0.63
Color dE
0.62
0.60
Gamma
2.18
2.18
SDR Color Gamut
8.9
8.8
Color Gamut sRGB Picture
sRGB xy
99.9%
99.0%
Color Gamut ARGB Picture
Adobe RGB xy
77.3%
77.1%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
SDR Color Volume
9.1
9.0
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
97.9%
96.6%
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
82.5%
82.4%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
HDR Color Gamut
0.0
0.0
Wide Color Gamut
No
No
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
N/A
N/A
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec. 2020 xy
N/A
N/A
DCI P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
HDR Color Volume
0.0
0.0
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
N/A
N/A
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
N/A
N/A
DCI P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Image Retention
10
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Gradient
8.6
8.6
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
8 Bit
Color Bleed
10
10
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.000%
0.000%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.000%
0.000%
Reflections
7.5
7.0
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
6.1%
Indirect Reflections
2.9%
Calculated Direct Reflections
3.1%
Text Clarity
7.5
ClearType On
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
ClearType Off
Pixels
Sub-Pixel Layout
RGB
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
9.2
7.5
Motion Blur Picture
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Normal
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
4.1 ms
4.2 ms
Total Response Time
10.9 ms
15.6 ms
Overshoot Error
13.2%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
4.3 ms
Dark Total Response Time
17.1 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
19.2%
Response Time @ 60Hz
5.2
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
4.4 ms
Total Response Time
24.3 ms
Overshoot Error
22%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
4.8 ms
Dark Total Response Time
23.8 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
29.5%
Image Flicker
7.5
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
No
No BFI
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
BFI Maximum Frequency
N/A
N/A
BFI Minimum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
0.0
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
No
No BFI
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
BFI Maximum Frequency
N/A
N/A
BFI Minimum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Refresh Rate
8.1
8.7
Variable Refresh Rate
G-Sync
G-SYNC
Native
100 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
Factory Overclock
100 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
G-Sync
Yes
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC
Yes (Native)
Yes (Native)
VRR Maximum
60 Hz
100 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Maximum With OC
100 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort
DisplayPort
Inputs
Input Lag
9.1
9.4
Native Resolution
7.6 ms
5.3 ms
Non-Native Res @ Native Refresh
N/A
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
13.2 ms
13.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
7.9 ms
6.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
12.8 ms
10 Bit HDR
N/A
N/A
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
N/A
N/A
Resolution And Size
8.9
8.7
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440
3440 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
21:9
21:9
Megapixels
5.0 MP
5.0 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
Screen Diagonal
34.1"
34.1"
Screen Area
415 in²
415 in²
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Total Inputs
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.2)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
1 (HDMI 1.4)
1 (HDMI 1.4)
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
DisplayPort Out
No
No
USB
4 (USB 3.0)
4 (USB 3.0)
USB C
No
No
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
1
2
Microphone In 3.5mm
No
No
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
No
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Features
Additional Features
RGB Illumination
Controllable
Speakers
Yes
No
HDR10
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q
Dell Alienware AW3418DW
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