Alienware AW3423DW vs LG C3 42" (TV/monitor)
Monitor comparison · Alienware vs LG · 2022 vs 2023
Alienware AW3423DW vs LG C3 42" (TV/monitor) — head to head
| Metric | Alienware AW3423DW | LG C3 42" (TV/monitor) |
|---|---|---|
| Relative tier | 95/100 | 98/100 |
| TDP / power | 100 W | 90 W |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 3840x2160 |
| Refresh rate | 175 Hz | 120 Hz |
Which one should you pick?
The two are within ~3 tier points of each other, so the relative-performance index does not clearly separate them. Tier is a TweakGearPro planning estimate, not a benchmark — verify with reviews that match your exact workload, resolution and workload mix before buying.
Specs: vendor datasheets / TechPowerUp database, retrieved 2026-08-29. Tier is a TweakGearPro relative performance index (estimate), not a benchmark guarantee.
Full specifications
Alienware AW3423DW
| Brand / series | Alienware AW |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | OLED |
| Launch year | 2022 |
| Size | 34 in |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 175 Hz |
| Panel | QD-OLED |
| Response (GtG) | 0.1 ms |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Adaptive sync | G-Sync Ultimate |
| Typical power | ~100 W |
| Relative tier | 95/100 — Enthusiast flagship |
LG C3 42" (TV/monitor)
| Brand / series | LG C3 |
|---|---|
| Architecture / class | OLED |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Size | 42 in |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Panel | WOLED |
| Response (GtG) | 0.1 ms |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Brightness | 800 nits |
| Adaptive sync | FreeSync |
| Typical power | ~90 W |
| Relative tier | 98/100 — Enthusiast flagship |