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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're seeking a monitor for general productivity with good color accuracy for digital photo editing, the Dell Alienware may suit you well and save you some money. However, if you prioritize an immersive gaming and media consumption experience with superior contrast and high refresh rates, especially in HDR content, the Samsung Odyssey is a top-notch choice, albeit at a higher cost. Be aware that the Dell's broader compatibility with legacy devices is due to its additional HDMI 2.0 ports, whereas the Samsung's cutting-edge technology is reflected in its singular HDMI 2.1 port, pivotal for the latest gaming consoles and high-end PCs. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
  • Good text clarity
  • Good image clarity
  • Good brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Excellent for media consumption
  • Very good refresh rate
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class color volume
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

6.0
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
9.6
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

4.5
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
5.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.

Productivity

6.6
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
5.6
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

6.2
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
9.2
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is only fair.

Cost

$749
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
$1,200
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$0

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) has a price of $749 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Print Photo Editing

No
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Digital Photo Editing

Yes
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
AW3821DW
Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$749
$1,200
Screen Size
38"49"
Resolution
3840 x 16005120 x 1440
Screen Type
LEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSQD-OLED
Local Dimming Zones
32N/A

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
883:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
495 nits236 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
660 nits465 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoYes
sRGB Color Gamut
133 %100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
10.8 ms1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 144 Hz20 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoYes
Persistence Blur Score
6.6/108/10
Ghosting Score
7/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI107 PPI
Coating
MatteGlossy
Text Clarity Score
7.2/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/106.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
01
Micro HDMI Ports
01
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Tom's Hardware

Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The Alienware AW3821DW isn’t perfect, but right now, it’s the best value in 38-inch ultrawide gaming monitors. It delivers a solid gaming experience with a bright and saturated image that’s color-accurate. With premium styling and build quality, it’s sure to satisfy gamers looking for a jumbo display."

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