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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your main focus and you want fast response times and high refresh rates, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF is better suited to your needs. However, if utmost image clarity and higher resolution for tasks like digital photo editing or if print photo editing is important to you, and you're willing to invest more, the LG 27EQ850 with its higher screen resolution and color accuracy for print work might be the preferred choice. Keep in mind that the LG's poor refresh rate and VRR range might not be ideal for gaming. The Dell, on the other hand, may not perform as well in productivity tasks due to the lower resolution but will excel in HDR gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.7
5.4
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 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 LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$900
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (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 LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 200 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | 0 | |
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