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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a priority, the Cooler Master GZ2711 with its lower price and strong gaming performance could be suitable. It offers excellent response time and contrast, making it a solid choice for gaming and media consumption, although productivity tasks may not be as comfortable due to its lesser text clarity and brightness. The Dell Alienware AW3225QF, while more expensive, boasts a larger screen and higher resolution, enhancing productivity and media experiences. Its color performance is top-notch for photo editing but is not as well-suited to print photo editing. Consider the Dell if you prefer a richer media experience and more workspace, and the difference in cost is not a barrier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.9
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 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 Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$900
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (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
9.7
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-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 | 450 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 | 0.3 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 | 9.9/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 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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