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AW3423DWF vs M27Q vs Odyssey OLED G8: which is better?

AW3423DWF, M27Q and Odyssey OLED G8 compared side by side across 12 specs and 10 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

3 PRODUCTS · 12 SPECS · 10 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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MONITORS

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← TOP PICK

ALIENWARE

AW3423DWF

$1,099

BEST OVERALL

GIGABYTE

M27Q

$299

BEST VALUE

SAMSUNG

Odyssey OLED G8

$999

BEST FOR DISPLAY

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The AW3423DWF takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.1/10 — 0.2 ahead of the Odyssey OLED G8. Tightest race: connectivity, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 10 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

GAMI

IMAG

HDR

COLO

ERGO

VALU

CONN

DISP

PERF

DESI

AW3423DWF×5

M27Q×2

Odyssey OLED G8×3

Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming MonitorBEST OVERALL

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming MonitorBEST VALUE

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)BEST FOR DISPLAY

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDisplay — Odyssey OLED G8 leads by 9.5

TIGHTESTConnectivity — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

AW3423DWFM27QOLED G8

Gaming PerformanceiAW3423DWF · +1.0

AW3423DWF9.5

M27Q8.5

OLED G80.0

Image QualityiAW3423DWF · +1.5

AW3423DWF9.5

M27Q8.0

OLED G80.0

HDRiAW3423DWF · +8.5

AW3423DWF8.5

M27Q0.0

OLED G80.0

Color AccuracyiAW3423DWF · +1.0

AW3423DWF9.0

M27Q8.0

OLED G80.0

ErgonomicsiAW3423DWF · +2.5

AW3423DWF8.5

M27Q6.0

OLED G80.0

ValueiM27Q · +0.5

AW3423DWF9.0

M27Q9.5

OLED G88.2

ConnectivityiM27Q · +0.1

AW3423DWF0.0

M27Q8.5

OLED G88.4

DisplayiOdyssey OLED G8 · +9.5

AW3423DWF0.0

M27Q0.0

OLED G89.5

PerformanceiOdyssey OLED G8 · +9.4

AW3423DWF0.0

M27Q0.0

OLED G89.4

DesigniOdyssey OLED G8 · +9.0

AW3423DWF0.0

M27Q0.0

OLED G89.0

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01M27Q2.78BEST DEAL

02Odyssey OLED G80.89

03AW3423DWF0.83

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

12 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

AW3423DWF$1,0992W9.1

M27Q$2990W8.3

Odyssey OLED G8$9994W8.9

Portsi

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

2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio

HDMI 2.1 x2, DP 1.4, USB-C

USB-C Power DeliveryWi

—

10 W

65 W← BEST +550%

Stand Adjustmentsi

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

Tilt-only (VESA 100x100)

Height / tilt / swivel

Screen SizeINi

34 in← BEST +6%

27 in

32 in

Resolutioni

3440x1440

2560x1440

3840 x 2160 (4K)

Panel Typei

QD-OLED

IPS

QD-OLED

BrightnessNITSi

1,000 nits← TIED BEST

350 nits

1,000 nits← TIED BEST

HDRi

VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

VESA DisplayHDR 400

VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

Color Gamuti

99.3% DCI-P3

92% DCI-P3

99% DCI-P3

Adaptive Synci

AMD FreeSync Premium Pro / G-Sync Compatible

FreeSync Premium / G-Sync Compatible

G-Sync Compatible / FreeSync Premium Pro

Refresh RateHZi

165 Hz

170 Hz

240 Hz← BEST +41%

Response TimeMSi

0.1 ms

0.5 ms

0.03 ms← 70% lower

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

AW3423DWFALIENWARE9.1

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Odyssey OLED G8 (8.9)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

M27QGIGABYTE8.3

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

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

RUNNER-UP · Odyssey OLED G8 (0.9)

PRIORITY · DISPLAY

Best for display

Odyssey OLED G8SAMSUNG9.5

DISPLAY WEIGHTEDCONF 91%

Best visible score in the display category group.

RUNNER-UP · AW3423DWF (0.0)

PRIORITY · PERFORMANCE

Best for performance

Odyssey OLED G8SAMSUNG9.4

PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 90%

Best visible score in the performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · AW3423DWF (0.0)

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

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#3GIGABYTE0.0

M27Q

“A standout value 27-inch QHD 170Hz gaming monitor with an SS-IPS panel, KVM switch, and USB-C, punching well above its price.”

Value 9.5

Gaming Performance 8.5

TRADE-OFFTilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment

BEST VALUEBest price →

#2SAMSUNG0.0

Odyssey OLED G8

“A 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED that does it all: gaming speed, HDR brilliance, and a glare-free matte finish.”

Display 9.5

Performance 9.4

Wins Refresh Rate

Wins Response Time

TRADE-OFFPremium price

BEST FOR DISPLAYBest price →

Still deciding? The AW3423DWF is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.1/10 · WINS 5 OF 10 CATEGORIES

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Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor vs Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD): which is best?

The Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor is our overall pick, scoring 9.1/10 against 8.9/10 for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) — a 2% edge. Current starting prices span $299–$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.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins 3 comparable specs with a 27% weighted win rate.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) has the strongest high-impact advantage in Refresh Rate.
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming 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…”

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor8.3/10

A standout value 27-inch QHD 170Hz gaming monitor with an SS-IPS panel, KVM switch, and USB-C, punching well above its price.

Pros

+ Excellent 1440p/170Hz performance for the price
+ Built-in KVM switch and USB-C with DP Alt Mode
+ Wide ~92% DCI-P3 color coverage
+ rev. 2.0 RGB panel fixes earlier text-clarity issue

Cons

− Tilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment
− DisplayHDR 400 is entry-level HDR at best
− USB-C delivers only 10W of power

Best for: Budget-minded 1440p gamers · Users wanting a KVM and single-cable laptop docking · First high-refresh monitor upgrades

“For shoppers who want fast 1440p gaming without spending OLED money, the M27Q remains the default value pick. The rev. 2.0 RGB panel fixes the text-clarity gripe, and the KVM plus USB-C make it more useful as a do-everything desktop monitor than most…”

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)8.9/10

A 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED that does it all: gaming speed, HDR brilliance, and a glare-free matte finish.

Pros

+ 4K 240Hz QD-OLED — speed and sharpness
+ Excellent HDR with perfect blacks
+ Glare-free matte coating
+ Slim design with smart-TV apps

Cons

− Premium price
− OLED burn-in care needed
− Single best for one use? It tries to do all

Best for: Gamers who also want 4K sharpness · HDR media and movies · One-monitor flagship setups

“A do-everything OLED flagship: 4K sharpness, 240Hz speed, and superb HDR, with a glare-free finish. It is expensive and, like all OLEDs, needs basic burn-in care.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is best: Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Ultrawide Gaming Monitor, Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?

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, 0.2 points ahead of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)). 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 these monitors?

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

Can I compare other monitors on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 monitors from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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