LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B vs Alienware AW3423DWF
LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B (#2, best premium) vs Alienware AW3423DWF (#4, best value): in our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors scoring the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B totals 9.5/10 and the Alienware AW3423DWF 9.3/10. At $1,200 versus $591, the Alienware AW3423DWF costs $609 less.
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Side by side
| LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B | Alienware AW3423DWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1200 | $591 |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | QD-OLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.1ms GtG |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our ultrawide gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and the Alienware AW3423DWF made our Top 5 Ultrawide Gaming Monitors, at #2 (best premium) and #4 (best value). 45" WOLED ultrawide with 240Hz at 3440x1440. The sweet spot of size and resolution with LG's proven OLED technology and anti-glare coating. QD-OLED ultrawide at the most accessible price. 34" 165Hz with excellent colors—the gateway to premium ultrawide gaming.
We score ultrawide gaming monitors on Immersion (30%), Image Quality (25%), Speed (25%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B totals 9.5 out of 10 and the Alienware AW3423DWF 9.3. The widest gap is Immersion, where the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B scores 9.9 against 9 for the Alienware AW3423DWF — curve and aspect ratio. Speed also separates them: 9.9 for the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 9 for the Alienware AW3423DWF. The Alienware AW3423DWF claws back ground on Value and Image Quality.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate — 240Hz on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 165Hz on the Alienware AW3423DWF; Panel — WOLED on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus QD-OLED on the Alienware AW3423DWF; Response Time — 0.03ms GtG on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 0.1ms GtG on the Alienware AW3423DWF. They match on Resolution and HDR.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $1,200 for the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and $591 for the Alienware AW3423DWF, a $609 difference in the Alienware AW3423DWF's favor. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B for 45" WOLED 21:9 and 3440x1440 at 240Hz; the most common complaint is expensive. Owners praise the Alienware AW3423DWF for 34" QD-OLED and 165Hz at 3440x1440; the most common complaint is only 165Hz (vs 175Hz sibling).
LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B
- 45" WOLED 21:9
- 3440x1440 at 240Hz
- 0.03ms response
- 800R curve
- Expensive
- Large footprint
- OLED burn-in risk
Alienware AW3423DWF
- 34" QD-OLED
- 165Hz at 3440x1440
- 0.1ms response
- Excellent colors
- Only 165Hz (vs 175Hz sibling)
- No G-Sync module
- Text fringing at edges
Which should you buy?
The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is the better fit for immersive single-player games and racing/flight sims — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Immersion and Speed. The Alienware AW3423DWF is the better fit for qD-OLED on a budget and immersive gaming, and the stronger choice if Value and Image Quality matter more to you than the overall score. If the $609 saving matters more than Immersion, the Alienware AW3423DWF is the better value. The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a poor fit for competitive FPS; the Alienware AW3423DWF is a poor fit for maximum refresh rate.
Choose the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B if
- Immersive single-player games
- Racing/flight sims
- Cinematic experiences
Skip it if
- Competitive FPS
- Small desks
Choose the Alienware AW3423DWF if
- QD-OLED on a budget
- Immersive gaming
- Color-critical work
Skip it if
- Maximum refresh rate
- Text-heavy productivity
Common questions
Is the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B better than the Alienware AW3423DWF?
In our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors ranking the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B scores higher overall, 9.5 to 9.3, with the biggest advantage in Immersion. The Alienware AW3423DWF is stronger on Value and Image Quality, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B cost than the Alienware AW3423DWF?
$609 more as of February 1, 2026: $1,200 for the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B against $591 for the Alienware AW3423DWF. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Immersion — 9.9 versus 9 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and the Alienware AW3423DWF?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 165Hz on the Alienware AW3423DWF. In use, the gap that matters most is Immersion (9.9 vs 9 in our scoring): curve and aspect ratio.