If you're a serious gamer looking for the best visuals and performance, the Dell Alienware with its higher HDR brightness and exceptional refresh rate stands out, especially for HDR gaming. However, for a wide, immersive experience in both games and productivity, LG's ultra-wide monitor could be more appealing despite its limitations in brightness. For creative professionals needing precise colors for digital and print photo editing, the LG's prowess in color gamuts is advantageous. Keep in mind though, the Dell's higher resolution and larger size may benefit multitasking and detailed work, albeit at a higher cost. 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
Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Productivity
7.0/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 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 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 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 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$1,300
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,300.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
6.3/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (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 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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