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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution digital photo editing and print production, the Asus PA27DCE with its 4K resolution and excellent color accuracy would be beneficial, but it won't be as responsive for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. On the other hand, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF thrives in competitive gaming with its very high refresh rate and fast response times, providing a smoother gaming experience, though its lower resolution may not be as optimal for tasks requiring finer detail. For media consumption, both offer good color performance and contrast, but the Dell's higher peak brightness can enhance HDR content. Overall, the Dell provides a better balance for diverse use without the higher cost, unless professional photo editing and a sharper image are your main concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
9.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.6
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.4
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,999
$900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-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
9.6
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 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 | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 0.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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