If you're a serious gamer or a creative professional looking for exceptional color quality and contrast, particularly in HDR gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its QD-OLED display will serve you well despite the higher cost. However, if you're more budget-conscious and primarily use your monitor for casual gaming or everyday productivity without heavy color accuracy demands, the Gigabyte G24F-2 offers a good experience for significantly less money. Keep in mind though, the Dell's performance in competitive gaming with its faster response time is superior, but for general use and at a lower price point, the Gigabyte is a worthy option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.7/10
5.8/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$140
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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