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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you want the best visual experience for HDR gaming and media with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Dell Alienware monitor is a great choice but it's more expensive. The Gigabyte, on the other hand, is better suited for budget-conscious users who need a monitor for a mix of productivity and casual gaming, with a wider screen aspect ratio for multitasking. However, the Gigabyte's performance in contrast, color range, and HDR is not as strong as the Dell's. For competitive gaming, both offer high refresh rates, but the Dell provides a smoother experience with its higher range. 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
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.7
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$330
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 nits | 372 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 8.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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