If you're looking for exceptional color quality and contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware is an excellent choice, particularly with its OLED technology, which offers deep blacks and vibrant colors. For competitive gaming, the fast response time and high refresh rate make it very suitable. However, its glossy screen might reflect light, and text clarity is only fair, so it might not be the best option if you're also using it heavily for productivity. Conversely, the Samsung Odyssey offers a much wider screen with a unique aspect ratio, making it better suited for multitasking and immersive gaming, but the image clarity during fast-paced games may not be as sharp due to ghosting. The Samsung's Mini LED technology also provides a bright display for HDR content, although it might not match the color depth of the Dell's OLED. If budget is a concern, remember the Dell is less expensive and still delivers premium features. 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
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
7.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$1,024
$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 Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
7.0/10
6.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 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 Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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