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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell Alienware with QD-OLED panel excels in HDR gaming and media consumption with deeper blacks and vibrant colors, suitable even for HDR video editing. It offers a high refresh rate for smooth gaming, but its glossy screen can reflect light in bright rooms. The LG with its larger IPS screen and ultra-wide aspect ratio is versatile for productivity thanks to its expansive workspace and is good for casual gaming. It has wider viewing angles but falls behind in contrast and HDR performance. Pick the Dell if gaming and media are priorities, or the LG for multitasking and productivity with occasional gaming. 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 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
7.0
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$1,200
$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 38WN95C (IPS) costs $1,200.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 nits | 692 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 | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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