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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for an immersive gaming and media experience and don't mind the higher price, the AOC PD49, with its wide screen and exceptional color depth, could be a great choice. Its extended aspect ratio and resolution are excellent for multitasking and cinematic experiences but may compromise text clarity for day-to-day productivity. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware offers a more traditional aspect ratio and screen size, better suited for a combination of gaming, productivity, and media consumption, and it comes at a lower cost. The Dell monitor also has a slightly higher peak brightness which could enhance HDR content, though both have high contrast and rich color quality, thanks to their QD-OLED panels. Consider the Dell if you prefer a balance between performance and price, and lean towards the AOC if you prioritize a large, ultra-wide display for an enveloping gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.7
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.9
7.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 244 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 448 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 | 0.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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