If you prioritize top-tier gaming and media experiences and are willing to invest more, the Dell Alienware with its superior contrast, brightness, and larger screen will excel in HDR gaming and media consumption. However, if your focus is on casual gaming and productivity with a tight budget, the Gigabyte is more cost-effective, offering decent performance for its price with a smaller screen and lower resolution suitable for less demanding tasks. The Dell's OLED technology provides richer colors and deeper blacks, making it superior for photo editing, while the Gigabyte's strengths lie in its affordability and adequacy for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.0/10
4.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
5.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$140
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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