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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its higher refresh rate and faster response time would excel, but it offers a smaller screen and traditional aspect ratio which might not be as immersive for media consumption. On the other hand, if you prefer a wider, more immersive display for productivity and media with a cinematic aspect ratio, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 could be your choice, but keep in mind it has a lower refresh rate which may not be ideal for fast-paced gaming. Both offer excellent color and contrast but differ in form factor and gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.7
5.2
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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