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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're investing in an immersive gaming and media experience, the Acer Predator X45's larger screen and ultrawide aspect ratio complement its high image quality, making it well-suited for HDR gaming and content watching. However, it falls short in productivity due to its lower text clarity. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF is well-rounded for both competitive gaming, thanks to its high refresh rate and response time, and color-accurate tasks like digital photo editing, albeit on a smaller screen. It offers excellent value if you're looking for a balance between gaming performance and image quality without spending as much as you would on the Acer. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4
9.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.0
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 235 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 445 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.01 ms | 0.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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