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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high refresh rate for competitive gaming and are willing to invest in a premium product, the Dell Alienware AW2721D could be a great fit. However, for a balance between cost and performance, especially for casual gaming and productivity, the LG 27GP83B offers good value at a midrange price. The Dell has slightly better performance in specific gaming scenarios, but both monitors will provide a high-quality gaming experience. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption due to their limited HDR peak brightness. If color accuracy for photo editing is crucial, both monitors are suitable, but the Dell doesn't offer as much in this regard considering its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
788 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
71.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$902
$389
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) has a price of $902 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.5
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.2
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
788 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) | LG 27GP83B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$902 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 788 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 136.9 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | July 2021
"If cost isn't an issue and you want a gaming monitor that will give your content all-new life for years to come, the Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor defines the upper echelon of what gaming monitors do best today. This display does everything the HP Omen X 27 tried to do, but does it a whole lot better for just a slight bump in price. If you're choosing between the two, the Alienware is the clear winner, and that story repeats itself again and again no matter which 1440p contender we put the Alienware 27 up against."
LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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Monitor Nerds
Paolo Reva | July 2021
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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