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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and want exceptional color contrast, the Dell Alienware with its OLED panel and higher refresh rate excels for fast-paced games and vibrant media consumption, though it may fall short for tasks that benefit from higher screen resolution. The Gigabyte M28U, with its 4K resolution, offers sharper images and is very suitable for productivity and digital photo editing, while still being good for casual gaming. The Alienware's glossier screen may reflect more light, potentially affecting visibility, whereas the Gigabyte's matte finish reduces glare. Choosing the Dell Alienware means investing more for gaming and visual quality, while the Gigabyte provides a balance of features at a lower cost. 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
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
65.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.7
5.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.7 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
160 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1228:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
312 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
495 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$900
$470
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) costs $470.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M28U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $470 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1228:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 312 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | 495 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 7.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 160 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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