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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority and you want the smoothest experience with the least motion blur, the Dell Alienware with its superior refresh rate and response time is the better choice; its OLED technology will also provide better contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, if you need a larger screen with good color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing and print photo editing, along with an adjustable stand for a comfortable setup, the Acer XB323U-GX would be suitable for your productivity needs. Keep in mind the Acer is more expensive, so consider if the features are worth the higher price for your use case. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
9.7
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 235 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 445 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 0.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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