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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and high-quality HDR gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware monitor with its better brightness and higher resolution could be an excellent choice. However, the LG is a strong contender with a fast response time and similar OLED quality, which makes it well-suited for competitive gaming at a lower cost. The LG may fall short in image clarity due to its lower resolution, but if budget is a concern and you mainly focus on gaming, it provides substantial value. Both offer deep contrast and rich color experiences typical of OLED technology, suiting them for digital photo editing as well. The Dell's larger size and resolution may make it better for productivity, while both monitors have high refresh rates that benefit smooth gameplay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
9.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.0
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7
8.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 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 LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,200
$992
$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 27GR95QL (W-OLED) costs $992.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-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 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (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 27GR95QL (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 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $992 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 600 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 0.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 9.9/10 | |
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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