If competitive gaming is your main focus, the Dell AW2524H with its exceptionally high refresh rate and very good response time will offer a smooth and responsive experience. On the other hand, if you're looking for an immersive experience in HDR gaming and media consumption with deeper blacks and a wider color gamut, the LG 45GS95QE's OLED panel is superior, though at a significantly higher cost. For productivity, the LG's ultrawide screen provides more space for multitasking, but this comes at the expense of a higher price and potentially poorer text clarity compared to the Dell. Consider the importance of visual quality against performance and your willingness to invest in a more expensive monitor when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
6.0/10
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.9/10
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$500
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"If you have the system for it, the Alienware AW2524H is the perfect display to show off next level frame rates and control response. With higher contrast and color volume than its 360 Hz competition, it currently has no equal."
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