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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive gaming and media consumption experience with a larger screen and are willing to invest more, the AOC PD49 with its wider display could be an excellent choice. It's especially suited for HDR gaming and video editing with its strong performance in color depth, contrast, and brightness. Conversely, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF, while less expensive, offers a high refresh rate and size that's great for competitive gaming with crisp motion clarity. Although it has a smaller screen, it still performs well for HDR content but isn't as impactful for productivity due to its smaller size. Choose the AOC for a broader, more cinematic experience or the Dell for high-performance gaming without as much investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7
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 AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$2,350
$900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-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 AOC PD49 (QD-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
9.9
9.7
5120 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
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.5
5120 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 AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-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 | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 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 | 108 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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