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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize HDR gaming and high-contrast visual experiences, the Dell Alienware with its higher HDR peak brightness could suit you, but remember it comes at a premium price. However, if you're looking for a wider, more immersive display that's also adept at photo editing due to its broader color gamut, while saving some money, the Phillips QD-OLED will serve you well. Nonetheless, for high-stakes competitive gaming, the Dell's faster response and refresh rates have an edge over the Phillips, potentially offering smoother gameplay. Choose the Phillips if cost-effectiveness coupled with strong all-around performance is your goal. Prioritize the Dell for top-tier gaming performance if budget is less of a concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Productivity
7.0
5.9
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 Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$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 Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.3 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | Phillips 34M2C8600 (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 1000 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 % | 148.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 109 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 | 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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