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The video discusses the Alienware AW3423DWF, a lower-cost variant with a QD OLED panel from Samsung. It compares this model to the AW3423DW, highlighting design differences, issues with the OLED panel, performance similarities, and disparities in HDR capabilities. The DWF offers improvements like lower input lag but has regressions in HDR accuracy. The conclusion advises waiting for potential firmware updates to address HDR issues. The video ends with a mention of the creator's Patreon account.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Alienware aw3423 DWF, a lower-cost variant of the aw3423dw, offering a QD OLED Ultra wide panel from Samsung. Differences include a lower refresh rate of 165Hz (compared to 175Hz on the DW), and the removal of the Nvidia G-Sync module for a traditional scalar, reducing the price by $200. The DWF is compatible with both AMD Freesync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync Ultimate, featuring user-upgradable firmware and addressing early adopter concerns. The review aims to identify any performance variances between the models. Design-wise, the DWF is similar to the DW but with black panels instead of white.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the differences between two monitor variants, highlighting the design changes and improvements in the DWF model compared to the DW model. The DWF variant features a quieter active cooling system, better port selection, and additional features like cheat crosshairs and console mode. The stand is sturdy and adjustable, providing a premium feel to the product. Despite some similarities in appearance, the DWF model stands out for its improved cooling system and added functionalities.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the issues with the QD OLED panel used in the AW3423DWF, highlighting problems with reflective coding, poor black levels in certain conditions, and a non-ideal subpixel structure causing fringing on high contrast edges like text. The panel is also susceptible to permanent burn-in, reducing its suitability for productivity work. However, in terms of Motion Performance, there is no difference between the DW and DWF models, with a fast response time of 0.3 milliseconds providing excellent motion clarity comparable to 240Hz LCDs. The OLED panel maintains performance consistency across different refresh rates, with no significant differences compared to other monitors using similar panels.
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In this segment of the video, it is highlighted that OLED displays like the DWF and its previous models offer significantly faster response times compared to good quality LCDs, making them an excellent choice for motion-intensive activities. The new DWF model has lower input lag due to the removal of the g-sync module, resulting in a processing delay of 0.3 milliseconds. The power consumption of the DWF has been reduced compared to previous models. Both the DW and DWF models offer similar color performance with excellent coverage of color spaces like DCI P3 and Adobe RGB, though default factory calibration may result in some oversaturation.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the performance of the newer DWF monitor compared to the DW, focusing on color accuracy, brightness behavior, viewing angles, and HDR capabilities. The DWF has a one Delta e advantage in color saturation. Both monitors offer solid sRGB modes suitable for SDR content viewing and can be calibrated for optimal results. The brightness behavior and black levels are similar between the two models. The HDR hardware in the DWF is fundamentally the same as the DW, offering zero black levels per pixel local dimming and good peak brightness. However, there are differences in HDR accuracy and EOTF tracking, with the DWF having more modes but being less accurate than the DW’s equivalent modes. The DWF’s HDR1000 mode is highlighted as less accurate and too bright compared to the DW.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the differences in tracking and accuracy between the HDR modes of the Dell AW3423DW and AW3423DWF monitors. The original variant has tighter HDR tracking with better accuracy, especially in the HDR1000 mode. However, the HDR1000 mode on the DWF is less usable, but this can potentially be corrected through a firmware update. Both displays have similar HDR performance overall, as they use the same panel. The segment also covers brightness tracking, bezel inaccuracies, input latency improvements, response times, and potential issues like non-standard subpixel layout and burn-in risks with the AW3423DWF model.
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In this segment of the video, the new Dell AW3423 DWF monitor model is compared to the older variant. The new model comes in cheaper but offers improvements such as a quieter fan, lower input lag for gaming, new OSD features, user-upgradable firmware, and an all-black design. However, it also has some regressions like a slightly lower refresh rate and changes in HDR accuracy. The DWF model has a $200 discount due to swapping the g-sync module for a traditional scaler. There are similarities in response time, brightness, and pixel dimming capabilities between the two models. The DWF model is seen as having potential superiority once firmware updates address the HDR issues. The decision between the two models depends on prioritizing HDR experience, with the original DW model currently better in that regard. The DWF model offers advantages such as less fan noise, user-upgradable firmware, and lower input lag. The conclusion suggests waiting to see how other models like Samsung’s new G8 OLED or upcoming MSI equivalents compare.
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In this segment, the video creator mentions their Patreon account where viewers can access perks like Discord Community, monthly live streams, behind the scenes videos, and other content. Links to the Patreon account are provided in the video description. The video wraps up with a thank you message and mention of catching viewers in the next video.