The Dell Alienware AW3225QF, with its larger screen and higher resolution, is excellent for immersive gaming and detailed media consumption, providing superior image clarity and is suitable for tasks that require color accuracy like photo editing. However, the LG 27GR95QE, while less expensive, offers a smaller screen and lower resolution, which may not be as good for productivity tasks but still provides an excellent gaming experience with very good image clarity. If budget is a concern and you primarily game, the LG could be a better fit, but for a more versatile monitor that excels in both gaming and professional creative work, the Dell is the better choice despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
8.3/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.0/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
7.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$1,000
$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 LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The LG 27GR95QE-B is a stellar display that makes 1440p again the PC gaming sweet spot due to its high 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic latency. However, its low overall brightness and lack of onboard settings keep it from being great."
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