If you prioritize high-quality gaming with vivid colors and deep blacks, the Dell Alienware monitor is an excellent choice, offering an OLED panel with fast response times and variable refresh rate for smooth gameplay. However, it's less suited for productivity tasks due to the smaller screen size and lower resolution compared to the LG. The LG, while more affordable and larger in screen size with higher resolution, won't match the Dell's performance in gaming, particularly in terms of contrast and color volume, but it's more suitable for general productivity and media consumption, although its lower contrast and response times may not be ideal for high dynamic range content or fast-paced games. 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 32UN650 (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
6.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.7/10
3.8/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
8.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$900
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 32UN650 (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 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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