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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell Alienware AW2721D excels in competitive gaming due to its very good refresh rate and response time, making it suitable for fast-paced games. It's smaller and provides higher image clarity, which may benefit productivity tasks. However, if you prioritize media consumption and a more immersive experience with higher resolution, the LG 32GQ950 offers a larger screen and better color performance, making it more suitable for watching movies and digital photo editing, albeit at a higher price point. Neither are the best candidates for HDR gaming or video editing due to their limited peak brightness and contrast. Choose the Dell for competitive gaming and the LG for a mix of productivity and media enjoyment at higher resolutions. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is only fair.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.5
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
788 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
71.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
6.2
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
788 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
Cost
$902
$930
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) has a price of $902 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$902 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 788 nits | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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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."
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