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Updated April 12, 2024·
If price is a major concern and you are focused on tasks like digital photo editing or print photo editing, the Asus PA279CRV could be a suitable choice. However, if you're willing to invest more for a premium gaming experience with high refresh rates and unmatched contrast, particularly for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF stands out, especially with its larger screen size. The Dell monitor also offers better image clarity with its higher pixels per inch and a wide color gamut for vibrant images. Keep in mind, though, the Dell's glossy coating might reflect more light, which can be distracting, whereas the Asus has a matte finish that reduces glare. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity, though the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.6
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$469
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 244 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 448 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 0.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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