If you're on a tight budget and primarily engage in casual gaming or use for productivity, the AOC 24G2SPU with its fair performance in these areas might be suitable. However, for an immersive experience in HDR gaming and media consumption, and if you're a serious competitive gamer or a professional who requires high color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its superior color depth, contrast, and refresh rate is a better choice, knowing it comes at a premium price. Keep in mind that the Dell monitor also offers a larger screen and higher resolution which can improve your viewing and gaming experience, but will cost significantly more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
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
5.8/10
9.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$900
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The AOC 24G2SPU (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.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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