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Updated April 12, 2024·
If gaming performance, particularly for competitive gaming, is your top priority and you're okay with a higher cost, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its OLED technology offers faster response times and higher refresh rates, enhancing fast-paced gameplay. However, for casual use, such as productivity and media consumption, the Gigabyte M32Q's larger screen could be more enjoyable, although its performance in fast games will not match the Alienware. If HDR gaming and media are important, the Dell excels in this area. If you are concerned with digital photo editing, both offer good color accuracy, but for strict budget considerations, the Gigabyte offers a solid experience at a lower price point. 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 M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.7
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$455
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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