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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a top priority, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its superb refresh rate and response time will provide a smoother experience. However, for tasks requiring a larger screen and higher resolution, like detailed digital photo editing or enjoying 4K videos, the LG 32GQ950's larger screen size and sharper image might be preferable. The Alienware's OLED panel offers exceptional contrast and color, making it great for HDR gaming and media. In contrast, the LG's LED IPS display provides more consistent colors across wider viewing angles, better for productivity. Decide based on whether performance in fast-paced games or high-resolution media and work tasks is more important to you. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.7
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Cost
$900
$930
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
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 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | |
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