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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium gaming experience, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its excellent contrast, color depth, and high refresh rate will impress, particularly for immersive HDR gaming and media consumption. However, if budget is a concern and your focus includes competitive gaming and productivity, the LG 27GP850 manages very well, offering good image clarity and a respectable refresh rate at a lower price. The LG also has matte coating which is generally better for reducing glare in well-lit rooms, compared to the glossy finish on the Dell. Keep in mind, for the most accurate color work in digital photo editing, both monitors perform similarly well. 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 LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.7
6.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$389
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
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 | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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