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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution gaming and media consumption along with top brightness levels for HDR content, the Dell Alienware is an exceptional choice but comes at a premium price. On the other hand, the Pixio PX277 offers great value with good all-around performance for gaming, media, and productivity, albeit with lower brightness which may affect HDR gaming and media viewing. The Pixio also has better coverage of color gamuts making it suitable for photo and video editing tasks. If on a tighter budget but still wanting an OLED gaming experience, the Pixio could satisfy your needs without the higher investment required for the Dell Alienware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
9.7
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
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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
98.8 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 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 Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 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 | 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 % | 137.3 % | |
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 | 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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