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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a priority and you engage in competitive gaming or productivity, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF with its good refresh rate and response time is a solid choice. Conversely, if you are willing to invest more for a superior visual experience with deeper blacks and vibrant colors in games and media, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF with its QD-OLED panel is unparalleled, especially for HDR content. However, for tasks like print photo editing or where higher screen resolution is key, the AW3225QF’s larger and sharper display excels, despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
6.0
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
6.4
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$429
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 244 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | 448 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 0.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 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 Gamer
Jeremy Laird | March 2023
"Put all the pieces together, the high quality IPS image quality, the punchy backlight, the good response and the buttery smooth 280Hz refresh and you have a pretty outstanding gaming panel that's also decent for general computing duties thanks to the 1440p resolution."
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