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Updated April 23, 2024·
If gaming, particularly competitive gaming, is your primary focus, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its fast response times and high refresh rate would be a superb choice. It also offers excellent color quality, making it good for media consumption and digital photo editing but less suited for productivity due to its smaller size. On the other hand, the LG 45GS95QE’s ultra-wide screen and bigger size might be more appealing if you prioritize immersive media experiences and productivity tasks. However, its lower brightness and response time might not be ideal for competitive gaming scenarios. Both offer OLED technologies, providing infinite contrast and excellent color depth, but if budget is a concern, the Dell provides high-end gaming features at a lower price point. 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
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
- The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.7
6.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
3.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$1,700
$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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
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 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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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