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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you are looking for top-notch HDR gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware with its high HDR peak brightness and excellent color depth performs exceptionally in this area. It's also substantially less expensive than the LG, which is an attractive option if budget is a concern. For competitive gaming, the Dell's high refresh rate and lower response time give it an edge, minimizing ghosting and ensuring smooth motion. However, when it comes to productivity, the LG's wider screen may provide a more immersive experience for multitasking, although its lower pixels per inch could mean less sharp text and images compared to the Dell. If print photo editing is essential for you, the LG's superior AdobeRGB color gamut coverage makes it a better fit. In summary, the Dell offers a balance of high performance for gaming and media at a more accessible price, while the LG might be preferred for specific productivity and professional photo editing tasks despite its 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
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
- The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Productivity
7.0
3.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
6.0
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
200 nits
The LG 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 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 | 200 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 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 0.03 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 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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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