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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional gaming performance and vibrant colors are top priorities and you want to save some money, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its lower resolution is a solid choice. However, if you're looking for a larger screen with sharper image quality for activities such as watching movies or graphic design, and are willing to invest more, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF with its higher resolution would be the better option. Keep in mind, though, that the larger size and higher resolution may not be as crucial for competitive gaming where the responsiveness and refresh rate of the AW2725DF might be favored. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.7
6.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) 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 AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 244 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | 448 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 0.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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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