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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you're a competitive gamer looking for top performance, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its higher refresh rate and quick response time is the better option, but it has a lower screen resolution than the Innocn 32Q1U. The Innocn offers a larger screen and 4K resolution, which is preferable for media consumption and productivity tasks that benefit from higher pixel density, like photo editing. However, the Innocn's refresh rate and response time are not as suited for competitive gaming. Both excel in displaying rich colors and deep blacks due to their OLED technology, making them suitable for HDR gaming and media. The Dell's stand out feature for gaming is its ability to keep up with fast-paced action without significant ghosting. 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
  • Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
  • Good brightness

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

9.7
AW2725DF
32Q1U
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is poor.

Productivity

5.8
AW2725DF
32Q1U
6.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$900
AW2725DF
32Q1U
$1,000
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) costs $1,000.

Print Photo Editing

No
AW2725DF
32Q1U
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.7
AW2725DF
32Q1U
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Media Consumption

9.5
AW2725DF
32Q1U
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
AW2725DF
32Q1U
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
AW2725DF
32Q1U
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
AW2725DF
32Q1U
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$900
$1,000
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
360Hz60Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
235 nits540 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
445 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %Unknown

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.6 ms0.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 360 HzN/A
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
9.5/105/10
Ghosting Score
9.8/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI139 PPI
Coating
GlossyMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.7/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
12
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
01

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