If immersive gaming and watching movies are your priorities, the Asus PG34WCDM with its wider screen and higher HDR brightness will deliver a superior experience. On the other hand, if competitive gaming is of more interest, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its higher refresh rate is particularly suited for fast-paced action. Both offer excellent colors and contrast typical of OLED technology, but the Dell may offer better value considering its lower price. The Asus’s curve and ultrawide aspect might be better for an engaging experience, whereas the Dell's standard aspect ratio and higher refresh rate are advantages for competitive gameplay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
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
5.6/10
9.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,300
$900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (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 PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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