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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you are an avid gamer looking for vibrant colors, deep blacks, and fast response times, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its QD-OLED panel is an excellent choice. However, if you prioritize a larger screen with higher resolution for tasks such as digital photo editing or watching high-resolution media, the Samsung S43CG70’s larger 43-inch Mini LED screen may be more suitable. Note that the Dell is tailored for both casual and competitive gaming due to its high refresh rates, whereas the Samsung is better for general media consumption and productivity due to its larger work area and 4K resolution. Keep in mind that for HDR video editing or print photo editing, there might be better-suited options than these two models. 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
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.7
4.9
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$900
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 400 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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