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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a key concern and you primarily engage in competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware is a cost-effective choice with a decent refresh rate and fast response time. However, for the best visual experience in HDR gaming and media consumption, consider investing in the LG, which offers superior contrast and color performance due to its OLED technology. That said, the LG's cost is higher and might not justify the expense if your focus is on productivity or if you're content with good, rather than exceptional, picture quality. The Dell's IPS panel also gives you more versatility for tasks like digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
788 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
71.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5
3.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$902
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) has a price of $902 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
8.0
8.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) are both very good for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.2
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
788 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 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 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) | LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$902 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 203 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 788 nits | 665 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 136.9 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 2.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 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 | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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 | |
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 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
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Games Radar
Phil Hayton | August 2023
"The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a brilliant ultrawide gaming monitor that'll dominate your desk, and its 800R curve serves to trick the senses. It's ridiculously pricey, and 4K fans may notice the difference with this 4K panel, but its OLED capabilities and arsenal of features almost justify its price tag. Just make sure you've got decent PC specs and plenty of space for this brute before parting with any cash."
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