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Updated April 23, 2024·
Choosing between the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the Gigabyte CO49DQ hinges on your primary use. For immersive gaming and media consumption, the Gigabyte's wider screen and superior contrast provide a stunning experience, though its size may be overwhelming for smaller spaces and can compromise image clarity. The Dell, however, offers a higher resolution and better text quality, making it suitable for a mix of productivity, competitive gaming, and content creation. If you need a monitor that excels in HDR video editing, the Gigabyte pulls ahead, but the Dell's faster response time is preferable for fast-paced gaming. Select the Gigabyte for an expansive, cinema-like feel or the Dell for versatile, sharp performance in various tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 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 % | 153.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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