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Updated April 11, 2024·
If supreme image quality, especially for HDR gaming and media consumption, is what you're after, the Dell Alienware monitor is the standout choice due to its OLED technology providing exceptional contrast and color depth. However, consider the LG monitor if you are looking for a more cost-effective option with still decent performance for casual gaming, productivity, and media consumption, although it won't match the Dell in terms of visual impact and may not be as well-suited for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate and response time. Also, the LG's matte coating helps reduce glare compared to the Dell's glossy finish, which could be a deciding factor if you are in a brightly lit environment. 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 LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GP850 (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 LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 32GP850 (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 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
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 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 nits | 430 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 6.2 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 | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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