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Updated April 22, 2024·
If your focus is on competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF offers an excellent experience with its high refresh rate and fast response time. However, if productivity and immersive media consumption are your priorities, the wider Gigabyte CO49DQ may be more appealing, despite a higher price. For casual gaming, either model would suffice, but the Alienware's lower price could be the deciding factor. For those invested in HDR gaming and media, both support HDR, but the Gigabyte's higher bright display may deliver a more vivid experience. Compromise on the Dell for cost savings or invest in the Gigabyte for a broader, more striking display. 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
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.7
5.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$1,100
$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 Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (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 Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 153.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
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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