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Updated April 12, 2024·
If high-quality visuals for HDR gaming and media are a priority and you're willing to invest more, the Dell Alienware is suitable with exceptional contrast and color performance. However, its coating might not be optimal for all lighting conditions. For more budget-friendly options with balanced features for casual gaming, productivity, and everyday use, the LG 27GP83B offers adequate performance at a lower price, although it may not excel in HDR content like the Dell. Keep in mind the Dell's larger screen size and higher resolution if you're looking to enhance immersion in your gaming and viewing experiences. 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 LG 27GP83B (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
7.0
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$389
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.0
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | LG 27GP83B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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Paolo Reva | July 2021
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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