If you're focused on competitive gaming and want to save money, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF with its high refresh rate and good response time is a sensible choice. However, for the best visual experience in HDR gaming and media with deeper blacks and superior contrast, the KTC KTC G27P6 with its OLED panel is superior, but it comes at a higher cost. The Dell is better suited for general productivity and photo editing, while the KTC excels in color contrasts essential for HDR content but might not be as great for tasks requiring image clarity due to its lower text quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Advantages of the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6/10
9.6/10
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good.
Productivity
6.4/10
2.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$429
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.0/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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