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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize color accuracy and are into professional photo editing or print production, the Asus PA27DCE with its matte coating and excellent color depth offers distinct advantages. However, for a better gaming experience, especially for fast-paced games, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF stands out with a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate range, reducing ghosting and providing smoother gameplay. The Alienware also has a glossy screen, which can enhance the vibrancy of colors but might be more reflective. While both are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Alienware's higher peak brightness levels could offer a more immersive experience. Meanwhile, if budget is a concern, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF is typically less expensive and offers a larger screen, adding to the value for money in gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Media Consumption
8.4
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,999
$1,200
$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 AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-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
9.6
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.6
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be good for productivity, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 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 | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 0.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 3 | 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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