QD OLED vs. Mini LED - $1,300+ HDR Monitor Showdown!

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[@BijanJamshidi]

Hey everyone, @ 3:36 the 60Hz results are showing the correct picture, but not the correct label. I mistakenly called it 120Hz on the label. Thanks, Wilson Lie!

[@Samdevay]

What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice

[@nictron99]

Thanks, your assessment after some use and comparing the Dell to the best competition assisted me to make up my mind. Now for the long wait 😞! I was scared the text thing will bother me and only a 4K monitor will offer me the needed sharpness. There is just no 4K OLED 32" screens at this time. Having used a 34" Samsung for work, going for the Alienware AW3423DW should be an easy transition as my personal gaming and entertainment monitor. The glossy screen and PPI jump from 96 to 110 should give me the sharpness increase I desire, though not 4K 32" would still be incredible with the perfect HDR, local diming and color accuracy compared to what I am use to. Much appreciate this follow up Bijan. All the best!

[@ricardofranco4114]

Then this video is not correct, maybe take it down and re upload.

[@BijanJamshidi]

@@ricardofranco4114 LOL no

[@JTL1776]

@@BijanJamshidi are you also upset that the Samsung's ODYSSEY QD O-LED isn't a 1000r curve but a standard 1800r how can it be called a odyssey without the 1000r curve standard. legit just Samsung's copy of the Alienware one. only issue i have is no 1000r curve.

[@hansmustermann7185]

I really appreciate the amount of effort and scientific testing going into this video! Very refreshing from seeing a lot of youtubers just giving subjective evaluations.

[@jordanfranck]

This was an incredibly informative, concise, and compelling video. Thanks for making it!

[@Samdevay]

What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice I want my documents and research papers and reading experience also to be great..

[@IvanOfficial01]

Zowie 360hz with the “newer” TN panel technology? You’re my favorite tech tuber these days. You’re a real gamer and understand what I care about with these new tech that come out. You’ll be big time one of these days my man!

[@pirx9798]

Yeah I'd like to see Bijan review the new zowie. Although I'll rather wait for high refresh oled screens.

[@starflame]

Finally getting to see more reviewers get hands on with OLED and figure out good ways to convey the stark difference of immediate pixel response times where the only difference is "faster refresh-rate literally equal more better". It's nuts to see the consistency charted out. Hoping there will be some improvements to the LG C series as they're imo the most affordable and overall best displays for PC use in the OLED category. Glossy panels for one but just the features combined with panel improvements. Perhaps we'll see a review from you on it? I'd say it's -well worth it- considering you've covered the QD-OLED now. The only thing the LG's are missing is faster refresh rates after all. Overall, glad to see this from you- OLED is such a game changer and it's really the display tech everyone deserves to play and experience content on for their large-screen experiences. Noticed a cheeky little Scorpius entering atmo as well; o7

[@BijanJamshidi]

o7

[@AizenKyoga]

bro where did you get your numbers ? cause RTINGS dont says that at all, input lag is way better on the samsung... 2.8 for samsung vs 7.9 on the alienware and response time is 6.8 for samsung vs 1.8 for the alienware

[@goetterfunke1987]

I have the G8 Neo and idk if you got hold of a bad model but the backlight glow on dark background is not nearly as bad on mine as in this video. And I dragged it to my other screen to compare too.

[@thierryfaquet7405]

Backglow is always overblown in review. A camera capture way more light than what you’ll see in real condition.

[@RyneLanders]

I've got the ASUS M16 RTX 4090 laptop with the 240hz 1,024 zone Mini-LED display with peak 1,100 nit brightness. I absolutely love that display. That being said, the bloom around light/white objects on darker backgrounds is definitely noticeable. In Hunt Showdown the white reticule has a slight glow to it which is not noticeable against light materials like grass, but looks a bit like a dim flashlight when against dark scenes like inside buildings without light on the night maps. You can also easily see it like in the video here in browsers with dark mode. Now, it can be reduced mostly entirely if switching to SDR,but the point of having these super bright HDR displays is that eye-searing max brightness, so that is really only an option in work mode while on the desktop.

[@toby2524]

have been waiting for you to finally review the alienware, glad its got your thumbs up now we need to wait for these 1440p 360hz monitors to drop and compare them and see if theres a big enough gap that its worth losing the tripple A exeprince the ultrawide oleds offer for better motion clarity!

[@Samdevay]

What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice

[@nc33228]

Lg oled 240hz vs asus 360hz ips??????

[@namenloserflo]

no monitors to review recently? I'm probably one of the only people who are actually looking forward to new videos. Some would say I'm a nerd...

[@caddy7779]

Oh man, I am glad this video got recommended to me. You changed your name and I could not find your channel anymore!

[@mistflip69]

Bijan please come back! We miss you! You can review literally anything and we'll watch man. You've got the style and content formula down and you're information is a step higher than the regular tech review giant and that's much appreciated

[@clicknchill.]

Hope one day OLED panels will also use a motion blur reduction technique to get cristal clear image like crts without needing to be 1000 hz because persistance

[@willuigi64]

My LG C1 has Oled Motion Pro high. long as your framerate matches your hz, it looks great. unfortunately it looks terrible in HDR so you have to choose between an incredible, deep image, or a darker, but significantly clearer picture.

[@ghostazp3377]

Its already crystal clear crts are far from that nice try

[@willuigi64]

@@ghostazp3377 the motion, not pixel density. motion clarity on crts is miles better than sample and hold displays

[@Samdevay]

What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice..

[@Samdevay]

@@willuigi64 What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice I want my documents and research papers and reading experience also to be great..

[@DRtwinkies]

The QD-oled is the first monitor that looks good. It's for eye pleasure.

[@SteveGamesOnline]

i'm a big fan on how you compose your videos/reviews. I prefer watching you over hardware unboxed so please never stop making videos xP

[@GreenPandaTV]

+1

[@BijanJamshidi]

I'm still not sure how to compose mine to where I'm 100% happy but I'm glad you enjoy them. Thank you!❤

[@danielbarakat]

@@BijanJamshidi if you’re 100% happy with how your videos come out, it’ll probably take a year lol. Your videos are good, helpful, informative and entertaining. I usually watch yours all the way through.

[@Jerham]

2566K next one?

[@BijanJamshidi]

@@Jerham ;)

[@wille769]

I have the AW3423DW, and totally agree with this review. I really feel that the QD-OLED is the best technology out there, and the AW3423DW is a truly fantastic gaming monitor that also fares very well as an all-around display, which was important for me working from home (I haven't found color fringing to be an issue, btw). I run the AW3423DW in sRGB, 2.4 gamma, 400 True Black for all around use and love it. Resizing windows never dim, unlike my LG C1. The panel is also noticeably brighter than C1 for all around use- I'm on at 55% brightness on the AW3423DW, and I have to go 80% on the C1 to make it even halfway usable for general desktop use. The C1 is very nice in HDR gaming, but the Alienware is simply a step above. Colors have just a bit more pop, the screen gets brighter, the contrast between dark and bright in scenes is incredible. In comparison to LCD- I was a fairly late adopter to LCD (I finally switched in 2008) for very specific reasons that I've never loved about LCD panels. First is response time and motion clarity, which for an OG quake player, was very noticeable at first. Another thing I never liked about most LCD panels is that they tend to achieve such high contrast largely by turning up the nits. To varying degrees, they always look at least a little blown out to my eyes, just not natural somehow. Also backlight bleed, while just part of the game, is annoying. The first time I gamed on my C1, I immediately recognized the difference. Great contrast is achieved not just by nits, but because blacks are black and subtlities in shades of dark colors are better reproduced. However, the C1 is no daily driver, ABL makes it totally unsuitable for desktop use, and a 48" size aggravates this because you have to set the monitor back further, making the brightness issue worse. 48" is immersive for gaming. However, with the AW3423DW and an Ergotron dual monitor, I have discovered that I can put the monitor pretty close and it nicely fills my field of view. The Alienware 34" QD-OLED is quality versus quantity versus my C1. In terms of comparing QD-OLED to any VA or IPS panel, even FALD, the eyeball test is no comparison. To my eye, QD-OLED looks much better, and the motion clarity reminds me what CRT was like- very crisp with no trails or artifacts. Finally, I would conclude by stating that more monitors need to have glossy options. It's a massive difference in IQ, colors pop and blacks, and many people have light controlled environments to optimally leverage glossy panels.

[@Raulster]

Hey, mine come today and I’m new to this tech, I want to ask about when you shutdown the PC and the monitor close and he flash that mini light, I leave it like that or press the button ? Sorry for my english

[@wille769]

@@Raulster if you're talking about the pixel refresh screen comes up, I think you can delay it to run later. Otherwise, not sure what you're referring to.

[@Raulster]

@@wille769 You know when for example you shut down the computer and the monitor goes in standby, the button from right corner starts flashing white, that means is in standby? My concern is that after I shutdown my computer I also need to press some button from monitor to shutdown completely or leave it like that? Ooh and that Eco mode…should I leave it on or off ? Thank you for replying 🙏

[@wille769]

@@Raulster yes, I believe flashing white is standby mode. I don't use eco mode online, but you can certainly try it, of course!

[@deluxebulls5939]

confused about your number for input lag here. rtings list the neo g8 at 2.8 ms at 240 hz and the aw34 at 7.9 ms making the g8 the winner. Do your numbers have a different meaning?

[@peergynt6515]

I got the same impression from the "Hardware Unboxed" AW3423DW YT review, 17 minutes into the video. They found around 9.1 ms input lag from the Alienware, and 5.6 ms from the Neo G8. I am also not 100% on whether this reviewer is talking about something else though, as I am also not an expert.

[@deluxebulls5939]

@@peergynt6515 I purchased the neo g8 shortly before I commented and as a competitive monitor it definitely has the advantage. You need to really run it in barebones mode (no vrr, local dimming or hdr) for it to be at it's best performance wise where it competes with all the other top esports monitors in terms of response time and input lag and is slightly faster than the alienware, although the alienware does edge it out in terms of response time and motion clarity.

[@enthusiasticgmgaming4165]

Amazing Video as always Bijan! Can't wait to see more OLEDs come to market

[@QJHKI]

Literally what I search on youtube search bar. Your timing is insane man lol. Thank you for the video.

[@dehfunnykid]

THIS is the review I've been waiting for! I freaking love it, I have to get the Alienware now after your glowing review. Thanks for covering Valorant too, I was worried about the compatibility with this monitor.

[@diablodima]

The best Alienware review I've seen and trust me, I've seen quite a few. Been on a fence, compared to 42 inch OLEDs, compared to 32 G7s and G8, compared to a little screen on a TI82 etc., watched dozens of vids and comparisons and this one hit the spot to finally make a decision. Thank you for taking me out of this loop.

[@diablodima]

Speaking of which, that dinosaur on your shirt is pissing me off. No clue why, just does. xD

[@BijanJamshidi]

I'm glad I was able to help. Thanks for the comment!

[@rockman1942]

@@diablodima what’s your final decision then? I am still trapped in that loop bro😂

[@kellz88]

I agree. However I really like the aggressive curve and height on the G8. Playing some games on the Alienware are not supporting the Ultrawide platform yet, which is a hassle.

[@FLawLesSTaStE]

It is gonna be interesting when you review OLED 240hz vs 500hz IPS panels. I really wanna see which one has the most clear images and less overshoot for games like VALORANT, CS GO, APEX...etc Thanks for your hard work and good information.

[@apexfalllegendarium349]

But no game ever is running at 500 fps lul

[@FLawLesSTaStE]

@@apexfalllegendarium349 Valorant.

[@a_fry]

on the Samsung you have 3 LOCAL DIMMING settings: Off, Low and High. I wonder which one you used in your tests. I turned it off to get faster response time (at least I think it is faster, idk tbf) but I can definitely tell you that with the settings off, I don't see any halo on whites and the brightness of the screen is still going super strong

[@RehmanKhan-qi4up]

Legs spreading wider then your girlfriend got me LMAO

[@Nightmoore]

Great video. I had narrowed my next display purchase down to a handful of options, and this pretty much seals the deal. I'm kinda surprised that nobody has dropped a true 4k ultrawide on us with at least 120 refresh for gaming. I know it would be expensive, but I hate having to choose between 4k and ultrawide just because I also game. I use a Dell 4k ultrawide at work and it is a total joy to edit in After Effects and Premiere on (or anything with a timeline), but there's no way that's going to work at home when gaming while stuck at 60hz. I'd gladly cough up an extra $500 on a monitor price for those extra pixels.

[@murffly]

Similar dilemma for me. I have an UW 144hz 1440P panel already and while the OLED tech is almost worth the upgrade by itself, I can't help but feel there's got to be a 4K OLED UW on the horizon.

[@SlapGodKenTV]

Bro your content is actually hella funny . Love it . Keep making me more tech savvy and breakfast entertainment. Perfect entertainment with coffee !!! Love the info and the realism !

[@jettsom]

Mmm not so sure, for only gaming yes but if you do some productivity then no. The Alienware is more expensive, has lower resolution, lower refresh rate, is still susceptible to burn-in (oled) and text is not that sharp (text fringing). It has lower brightness vs G8 but the black is better being oled (the G8 has still 1196 local dimming zones). In fact, I even prefer the Neo G7 to the G8 which is cheaper and has 165mhz refresh rate instead of 240hz , plenty enough for 4k gaming.

[@NotHimJim]

I was in this position and couldn't decide. Glad I went with the Alienware!

[@larrymoran_THE_CODGER]

November 21, 2022 - I just bought my AW3423DW from Dell in the past week. I got if for $1100.00 in a 24 hour promotion from Dell by accident. Right time and right place😁 Even though I don't understand, (and therefore probably should not worry about), much of the technical specs discussed here. I just know that I am happy with the monitor overall. Watching videos like this for me now, is basically crossing my fingers and having someone tell me that I was correct in buying my Alienware monitor. I've never been overly impressed by curved monitors and TVs, but what I read about QD OLED before buying my monitor is what basically helped me make my purchase. One thing I take away from this and other videos about this monitor. Is that since I have a high end Dell 3800xblah blah. Which I have relegated to mainly doing online reading and browsing. Turns out to be definitely the right thing to do, and basically use the Alienware for the main purpose of gaming. Regarding Mr. Jamshidi. He seems like someone I would like to sit and talk about anything with. He seems like a really nice guy. Obviously, I enjoyed both his presentation and the video overall.

[@GoldenEagle0007]

why on the Rtings website the G8 has a really good input lag but you says its so bad?

[@hansenschimpansen3166]

Are u sure that the Neo g8 has 19ms input lag cos for example rtings says it has only about 3ms on best settings

[@redclaw72666]

rtings are biased towards Samsung not to mention the Alienware was a early sample and not retail

[@curtdazzle9416]

The Gloss screen is exactly why I returned the Samsung Odyssey ARK and went back to the LG C2 OLED. Besides the laggy menus on the ARK the image just couldn't compare and I'm pretty sure it was completely due to the matte screen.

[@ChrisGarcia683]

I'm so sad we had to live through a whole decade of matte monitors. It seems like there's finally a light at the end of the tunnel, I love my OLED

[@Samdevay]

What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice

[@thepopeofkeke]

@@Samdevay LG 48” 120hz OLED gaming monitor or a C1 if you got to have the ai right now. New 27” and 32” LG OLED monitors coming in 2023

[@Samdevay]

@@thepopeofkeke Is there anything in 32 inch size for better image and content creation work and for AI models and data science designs...I work as professional to write codes and need video confrencing features. Should I choose IPS panel or OLED.. I hear OLED has burn ins Anything that is under 32 inches and good?

[@Samdevay]

@@thepopeofkeke 48 inches too large to sit close...Isn't?

[@anhkieto8153]

Great video. "I know what you do in ur spare time" I cant help it LOL

[@unreal_pictoris]

I have a 1440p ultrawide myself. And I really don't like its bad pixel density (109ppi). With the Alienware it's the same (also 21:9 1440p panel). I hope that we will see 4k ultrawides in the near future like the upcoming samsung g9 with it's 8k horizontally resolution.

[@hrod9393]

This is why i went with the G8, I wanted the denser pixels as well. An ultrawide with the same pixel density will need more horsepower to run than just 4k though.

[@redclaw72666]

Poor PC normies lol 🤡🤡🤡 kinda funny it's actually crisper vs my ultrawide Alienware aw3418dw lol

[@beshman]

Great to see another video from you, Bijan! I’ve had my eye on that Alienware for a few months now.

[@epiccontrolzx2291]

Excellent video as always! Would love to see a review for the Zowie XL2566K 360Hz

[@garryarganis5801]

good to see you back at it man, hope you're doing great, great review, thank you!

[@BijanJamshidi]

Thanks so much! I hope I stay back 😂

[@KFC-Warrior]

Bro i wasn't ready for the runescape reference @15:41 lmao 10/10

[@stephenbrothers9185]

I did several years with an ultrawide and while they're nice there were enough small annoyances with them (some games not supporting 21:9, some content being letterboxed to 21:9 assuming a 16:9 display giving black bars on all sides (RDR2, looking at you) and a few other minor things) that I decided to go back to a traditional aspect ratio this time. Found a 42" C2 OLED on sale and I don't know how I'd ever go back to LCD for my primary display and the OLED/TV "annoyances" haven't really bothered me at all. I can't wait to see more OLED form factors hitting the market. This is a great look at these monitors, I'd have loved to see an LG OLED thrown in there too, especially now that the 42" size makes them more manageable than ever (though still large).

[@pek0806]

Isnt the input lag quicker on the G8 Neo than the AW? I think this is the first review I've ever seen where a reviewer has reported that the AW has better input lag.

[@PahEz]

We really need a 1440p 240hz 27 inch flat QD-Oled with a glossy finish AND good BFI feature. I would literally spend 1500$ to buy that right now. The dream monitor not only for single player games with beautiful graphics, but also for competitive games. Apparently with a good BFI feature set properly, you could achieve about 1.5ms persistence on the OLED 240hz which is basically close to a perfect motion clarity. 1ms is considered to be " perfect " and no monitor comes close to that and most likely won't get nowhere near that unless we are talking about high hz OLEDs with the black frame insertion feature. We might even see one later this year, if not then def next year.

[@Ara_Milan]

Thank you Bijan for your time making this video !

[@JD-dm1uj]

Outstanding review and explanations of the various technologies, superb job!

[@AY-dw4om]

One of the best more professional reviews out there. The Alienware only problem is burnin when used as a pc monitor because gaming and pc desktop usage are not the same thing. icons and bars from the desktop will create burn in in no time and the internet is already showing many users with issues like that.

[@3choblast3r4]

I picked the Samsung purely because I want to be able to use the monitor for a couple of years at least. And OLED just isn't there yet with burnin issues. I'm someone that has my monitor on at all times, and if you have mulitple windows on the white line burns into the screen real fast apparently. Not to mention all the static elements in games etc. The samsung doens't have this issue, near oled black levels, incredible brightness. and the 240 hz is great for if you want to play a game at like 1080p with super high refresh rates/fps also I really do not want a ultra wide. It's a nice for the stuff it works with, but largely its unnecessary and most games don't support it. You're better off just getting a second monitor if you want the space.

[@GameUnion]

Bijan, you make the best monitor reviews on KZbin, keep it up!

[@BijanJamshidi]

Thank you :)

[@4etri]

Was waiting for your review on the Alienware! Thanks a bunch :)

[@themartianman2614]

Great review honestly, thank you for showing just superior OLEDs are when it comes to image quality, unmatched in my opinion even if it is dimmer than regular LCDs, I have an OLED laptop and I’m still in awe of just how good the blacks look.

[@Sponsi_PL]

Now we need to compare Alienware and Neo G8 OLED!!

[@miconic1081]

I've been waiting this review for so long 🔥🔥🔥

[@socialreport2836]

It seems that this opinion may be biased since the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 wasn't compared side by side with the Alienware AW3423 (if I understand well this review). However, when compared directly, (as Viktor does with monitors, not TVs), it has been noted that the G8 Neo looks more pleasing in most cases due to its significantly brighter display (excluding small details like stars). On the other hand, the AW3423 may perform better in competitive or dark games (but generally, VA 240 Hz displays have less motion blur than 175 Hz displays, even when compared to QD-OLED screens. However, black smearing may be apparent in VA panels), while the G8 Neo or the G9 Neo (to match or excede the aspect ratio 21:9 and even be brighter than G8 Neo) may be better suited for single player games or those who prefer impactful HDR scenes. Ultimately, the better monitor depends on individual consumer preferences. There is no single best solution for everybody.

[@rahb2096]

The g8 has horrendously bad scan line problems and should not even be considered I returned mine. It also doesn’t track the Eotf well and looks very saturated to the point of comedic levels

[@socialreport2836]

@@rahb2096 A lot of people have not experienced any apparent scanline issues when running it at 240hz. While some people do complain about their defective panels or are lying about their purchase, it doesn't mean that all the panels are bad. In reality the majority of panels are very good without apparent scanlines. If someone is concerned about scanline issues with the G8 Neo, they could consider buying the G7 Neo as an alternative. Although even OLED displays also require calibration to achieve accurate colors, it is not accurate to say that Neo monitors are bad after post-calibration. The both of these technologies become quite good. Watch the comparison OLED vs FALD 1196 and you will see and hear that Neo looks very similar to OLED in many cases. In some cases Neo looks better and brighter (in bright or relatively bright scenes) and in some cases OLED looks better (dark scenes).

[@rahb2096]

@@socialreport2836 i literally had the Neo g8 lol

[@artisan137]

Bijan, I was waiting for this review since long. Thank you man!

[@BijanJamshidi]

I've been so lazy, sorry 😂

[@artisan137]

@@BijanJamshidi I need your advice, I'm currently considering whether to buy this monitor or wait for 2K 360Hz. What would you choose?

[@T3chn0ph1le]

Man I've been waiting so long for this and you didn't even do your normal tarkov dark scene comparison! Jokes aside great video as usual!

[@ethanwetzel7]

Almost pulled the trigger on a Neo G8 before stumbling on this video. So glad I did. Waiting on that true OLED magic

[@Zerotrone]

Burn-in with OLEDs is a deal breaker for me. I own an LG tv and it showed burin-in after only 2 years. I was careful with my content, and it still showed burn-in. Having high brightness is a con with OLEDs. I watch a lot of KZbin and work with many programs that have static elements. This means burn-in is just inevitable.

[@gregoirechuat8045]

Omg !! Whats an amazing work 🔥 thank you very much ! And your so funny 🤣

[@socialreport2836]

and I wouldn't compare 240 to 1200 zones (roughly) and 75" vs 32" (zones per inch is very incomparable) because it is tremendously different (HardwareU/MonitorsU did the comparison between number of zones). In most 'day' scenes G8 Neo (Neo monitor series) looks better than AW3423. 'Evenening' scenes are relatively comparable and only 'night' scenes look better in case of AW3423. Then we see win-win situation, not that AW3423 looks better in every case and in every scene. It's not true. Response times, blurry images etc are in my previous commentary. There is no obvious answer to choosing the best monitor.

[@handle_unknown]

Wooo! The comparison I've been waiting for!

[@BijanJamshidi]

:D

[@XeqtrM1]

Nice video I'm waiting for the 27 and 32 inch OLED monitor LG working on sopose to come out early next year

[@DainHunter]

Really? Ive never heard of that. LG is by far my fav display maker. They do use regular OLED though, not with QD. I wonder if that will make a difference with longevity.

[@nomad090]

This Alienware is my dream monitor. I hoping for more OLED monitors to come out in the next year or two under a thousand.

[@BijanJamshidi]

There's a 165Hz model with regular G-Sync coming for $1100. Close!

[@ghostazp3377]

@@BijanJamshidi with inferior specs of course

[@GuitarGuy853]

Thank you for the deep detailed informations and comparisons!

[@memoli801]

I search for the Samsung G8 OLED and it brings me allways this Alienware HDMI2.0 piece. Why not geting the question answered if DP 1.4 is able to deliver 175Hz, HDR, full resolution 10Bit??

[@isaacr7416]

Hahah the runescape reference was great

[@astreakaito5625]

Ayy finally actually good reviews of theses! Thanks Bijan!

[@brinkbodin9239]

Your input lag results are the opposite of what RTINGS posted in their reviews of these monitors. That’s odd.

[@redclaw72666]

rtings results are a miss they think they know what their doing but they get early units and not retail that's their problem either than that they are biased towards certain brands rtings use a weird methodology that's why I prefer this guy to review monitors since he's a gamer after all and show unbiased stuff always go through different reviewers then make the decision on the purchase obviously QD OLED wins miles ahead than Samsungs mini led which they failed to launch they should've launched OLED monitors but a flop

[@osricvale]

Also opposite of hardware unboxed. Hmmm

[@viktorkaljevicc4743]

Hi bro, will you review new zowie 360hz monitor?

[@BijanJamshidi]

;)

[@SURG3NT]

Still only 175hz tho and 1440p, I been playing 270hz for over a year now and 175hz just don't feel good to me so for them reasons i'd go with Samsung one, CES 2023 is coming January and hoping we will see normal formats like 16:9 4K 240hz Oled, then I will be interested. Great vid!

[@redclaw72666]

there's a difference between a OLED vs a LCD screen lol it's night and day it's faster vs 270hz what beats a OLED is 360hz

[@SURG3NT]

@@redclaw72666 pixel response is faster ya mean and that’s about it, input lag is higher which I think is more important, i had both these monitors, 175hz is basically not much off 144hz! And it’s 1440p…I also have a LG C1 Oled,

[@goldchama8689]

Hey Bijan! Long time no see man! I thought you quit youtube, but I guess you were just busy with work and life(gotta be able to afford your expensive taste am i right?) I appreciate that I always can trust you to be real about the products you're buying without any bs manufacturers try to force down our throat. I'm glad you're back, amazing editing, information clean and concise as always. Keep it up brother, it was almost like yesterday when you had 2k subs and I was wondering "how can this guy possibly not have at least 1m subs". p.s. dump valorant and go back to cs, can't tell you how many years of life expectancy I've saved my friends with this advice LOL

[@himalayapatel2052]

I got the Samsung g8 during prime day, it was a great price, 1k, no worry about burn in, i didn’t have any qc problems at all, no scan lines at 240hz… i had the same choice between these two, and i picked the Samsung because viewing videos i get the entire screen vs the cutoff sides on the Alienware. I don’t game most of the time, i am productivity 90% of the time, so burn in was a huge concern for me

[@sleepssL]

How is the blooming on it? On dark screens with local dimming enabled, is it noticeable? That's really my only worry about the G8, everything else looks great. Thanks

[@himalayapatel2052]

@@sleepssL this is the only problem i have with the monitor. Other than this it’s perfect. There’s a setting to switch it the local dimming from auto to high or off. By default the setting is on auto which makes the brightness ok. Not as bright as I’d like it to be with the curtains open. No blooming unless you look at the screen at an angle. Once you switch it to high, the screen gets extremely bright but the blooming is really bad imo. Other people online are fine with it but not me. It annoys me. I switched it back to auto and closed the curtains

[@himalayapatel2052]

@@sleepssL i use dark mode for all my apps by the way so that accounts for why i can’t keep the dimming on high. I’d suggest getting lights to put against your wall behind your desk to light up your room. That will ensure your room is still well lit and the monitor still seems bright on auto

[@sleepssL]

@@himalayapatel2052 Thanks for the response. Your suggestion of putting lights behind my desk is a good idea. I prefer using my PC in the dark, though I still like opening the curtains once in a while, so I hope the blooming won't be too much of an issue for me. Appreciate the detailed response.

[@himalayapatel2052]

@@sleepssL I’d 100% recommend the monitor tho. As long as you’re on auto local dimming, brightness is reduced by about 20% and no blooming

[@forthosewhodare7325]

I think people buy the G8 over the AW simply bc it is in a different category. The AW is an Ultrawide vs G8 standard 16x9 aspect. People prefer (myself include) that over ultrawide bc for me personally, I can't stand ultrawide screens. Also, it's in 4k. you may argue it is not much different between AW resolution but it is absolutely most noticeable

[@claymoredog9338]

Great review. It's nice to see Star Citizen in the background.

[@RockinRack]

Ordered an aw yesterday and this has been the best review in actually visualizing the tech speak that I don't understand. Alienware pretty must buy lol

[@DrewWhoSwitch]

Thanks for this video, been sitting with this AW monitor in my shopping cart for a while and this helped seal the deal! BTW what desk do you have back there?

[@Lukex29]

The Alienware is 3440 x 1440 which has been around for AONS now.. why can’t we see more ultra wide 38” 3840 x 1600 screens??

[@generalgrevous1984]

Neo's curve is too aggressive, IMO. Have an older Alienware monitor and it is bright with great colors, and I have a 165hz HP monitor recommended by you (which I'm very happy with). I would love the Alienware QD-OLED but both monitors are still up to snuff.

[@Samdevay]

What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice

[@redclaw72666]

​@@Samdevay just get a Mac lol

[@marc2hot4u]

I only wish The Alienware came in a 38" version, guess we would have to wait another year or two. I was contemplating between these two monitors if I decide to buy a new monitor now its settled. Great review!

[@nguyenchien8385]

Then you can take a look at AW3821DW

[@marc2hot4u]

@@nguyenchien8385 Its a nice monitor but its not OLED

[@tonac13]

Waiting for the same thing ! :D

[@ChristianJosephs]

@@nguyenchien8385 the AW38 is a good monitor but what I read about it it's miles away from the AW34 Oled...

[@pixeled-]

Just commenting here to add a +1 :) A AW38 OLED with 3840x1600 (or higher) resolution would be absolutely perfect.

[@deminybs]

Nice review!! actually just got the refreshed version of the 👽 QD-OLED panel 🥰

[@SaleemVFX]

always love your content, thought me so much and help my friends pick their pc monitors !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BijanJamshidi]

[@ridiculousss859]

few questions haha what desk are you using in the video what monitor arm are u using? and what light bar do you have there on your desk? ahah very nice setup

[@io-rj6sk]

do u think a 32 inch OLED 4K 144 hz or 244hz monitor will be coming out soon? that would be my end game monitor if it eventually does

[@lukasz8487]

nice you tested the AW3423DW with Star Citizen 👍 That's the main reason why I considered the monitor. And the game seems to look a lot better than it already does 😎

[@f.d.m.4914]

Bought the AW3423DW today for both Star Citizen and MSFS 2020 ! Coming from the nice and reliable old ASUS PG348Q which I bought when it was released back in 2016. Mine is still perfect and working flawlessly ! Of course the AW3423DW is completely in another level but my PG348Q has treated me very well. Too bad my AW3423DW will take 25 days to arrive...

[@Samdevay]

What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice..

[@Samdevay]

@@f.d.m.4914 What is best monitor under 1300-1400 USD around 32 inches screen size? Usage: , Ai modelling and machine learning models, mostly Entertainment and casual gaming in free time( I game rarely due to work) .... I am kind of looking for desktop monitor too where I can code and visulize models for artificial intelligence and data science and As I spend most time on desktop, I usually watch my Netflix and stuff here only I am not much into competetivie gaming as I game once a week when time permits so having clear and crips documents and better content creation and consumption is the choice I want my documents and research papers and reading experience also to be great..

[@f.d.m.4914]

@@Samdevay I don't think I can help you much... I'm quite outdated regarding non gaming monitors... Besides, 32" is usually for 16:9 monitors which I'm even more outdated since I'm only into 21:9 aspect ratio.

[@ToMmYonn]

Do you thing should I upgrade to AW3423DW, if now I have LG 38GN950B for like 2 months, is OLED is that worth? + 80% time I work in 3D Apps, playing only in evenings.

[@dennisdelacruz4054]

I'm in the process of upgrading my 38" Ultrawide after it bricked. I had an X38 Acer Predator 38" ultrawide 175hz. GOT A Great dea on itl, used with Ergotron arm for $1000 It had a great pixel density. Same exact sharpness as 34" or 27" 1440p. I just got a 32" Samsung G7 1440p 240hz. To replace broken X38. The height of this monitor was about the same as my 38. Best HDR I've ever seen on a screen NOT mini LED or OLED, period. I have a PS5 on my 77' C1 and I trust my eyes. The PS5 recently got an update to support 1440p monitors, but not VRR, making me consider returning G7 to get the newer NEO G7. Even though the G7 is snappy, fast, the ppi of 1440p at 32 is killing me. TLDR; 34" Alienware OLED is a downgrade for me from 38" Bad PS5 support makes me choose Samsung Neo G7 over G7, NEO G8, and Alienware aw3423.

[@RackBaLLZ]

Curious why you would show the difference in matte and gloss reflection with 2 Lg monitors? The matte LG monitor also is not curved. Why not use the curved Samsung monitor you are reviewing? I've never used a curved monitor and would like to come to my own opinion as to which I would prefer. How does a curved matte monitor compare?

[@joshuaclark3848]

Great video.. literally answered what I wanted to know.

[@KarnageKollectibles]

The Alienware monitor has to be something special because everyone is taking about it. I need one!

[@kytrexreal]

I watched your BenQ 240hz Dyac in 2020, is it worth to upgrade to the 360hz benq or wait for 500hz monitor

[@norbertfranqui]

Great review. THANK YOU for pointing out this is a glossy screen, I had not realized that. This is the ultimate monitor, 4K, glossy, high refresh rate, OLED, big, truly an all in one round monitor. You literally said it, the only thing that would make this more perfect is if it was 240hz, then it would be future proof as well and the best monitor ever.

[@neilrhode5968]

1440p not 4k

[@RyneLanders]

​@@neilrhode5968it's Ultrawide 3440x1440. That's 1,267,200 pixels, or 35% more, than a 16:9 1440 display which is a pretty solid improvement while also being easier to drive than a full 4K resolution and retaining that 21:9 immersive aspect ratio.

[@davidliu3463]

9:10 is when this video really provide incredible information

[@halrichard1969]

Most all reviewers of the AW3423DW have chosen this for their go to monitor. Personally I will choose the AW3423DWF comming in early November. Just a couple weeks away now.

[@maksymche]

if you got non nvidia..ofc,,,if not sync is worth extra 4 surez

[@halrichard1969]

@@maksymche Bought the AW3423DWF two days ago. Gonna go with a 7900XTX card.

[@draperw86]

Great review , been waiting for qd-oled now we’re getting it. I am hoping 32 inch at this refresh rate or 200hz will be available soon… goodbye neog8

[@DainHunter]

Mee too i want a 32" QD OLED from alienware, Asus and LG.

[@grumpynatr5665]

Great video, could you do this same comparison with the Alienware and the new Samsung Odyssey OLED G8?

[@KILLINGUNS01]

Very Awesome Video, Thanks so much. Will you be making a review on Asus Rog PG42UQ OLED Monitor in future ? I am confused about buying Alienware and PG42UQ. The price is too much though😔

[@ardent963]

I had this exact same internal debate about 2 months ago. And came to the same conclusion. I love my Alienware AW3423DW!!! I did find the best price, buying it direct from Dell. Amazon was $1700 at the time. Make sure you price research before you buy.

[@recognizer6015]

I was really excited about the Alienware monitor, until I found out that it comes with not one but two fans, one of which can be quite audible at times. My setup is very silent with the pc on another room, and I wouldn't want to ruin that with my monitor. I guess things will change with Samsung's new G8 OLED monitor, which uses Freesync rather than NVIDIA's gsync, avoiding the need for the second loud fan. I'd be really interested in a review of this monitor when it comes out.

[@ChristianJosephs]

wait and check for the AW3423DWF .. this one comes with Freesync Premium, 1 Fan and Firmware Upgrades. Could be the better option especially with the new AMD 7090XTX coming as well

[@lilpain1997]

It's a none issue now. There's mob103 models and it's silent. This is none dwf version

[@toldto3841]

Great video man! You are my favourite tech reviewer! 😁👍

[@halrichard1969]

Good Job. The video provided enough detail comparisons to really show the differences between them all. The only reason I dont own the Alienware Q-OLED right now is that I was waiting for a few more models to come out at this size or similar to see what else can be offered. No luck so far. "Alienware the only game in town right now.

[@DjTittySprinklez]

I just bought my Alienware QD Oled and I fucking love it. Samsung has a QD Oled monitor coming this year. The Odyssey G8. And Corsair has a new bendable Oled monitor in the works.

[@halrichard1969]

@@DjTittySprinklez Just bought the AW3423DWF model two days ago.

[@WilliamChoochootrain]

You're back!

[@olivier821]

If you wanna play sweaty in valorant or csgo, is the AW3423DW a good/better option compared to say, XL2546K or XV252QF? I understand this monitor is not solely aimed toward competitive FPS of course, but I would have loved to hear (more of) your opinion on its use for comp FPS.

[@pk.002]

Yes, I played Valorant and CSGO on mine and it's an amazing option. Don't let the slower refresh rate fool you. The crispness of the display and immediate response times are great for comp shooters. I do like the XV252QF but you're not going to have those same response times and crispness even with that 390hz refresh rate. IPS just can't compare. I came from an AW2721DW, however, which I also really liked and it remains my favorite 240hz IPS panel.

[@realghostxd]

Went with alienware a month ago, so fat the best monitor I've ever used for pc gaming purposes