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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer seeking the highest refresh rates and response times for an edge in fast-paced games, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with its higher refresh rate might be the better option. On the other hand, for a balance between gaming, media consumption, and photo editing, the AOC AG276QZD with its solid color accuracy and slightly higher static contrast would serve well. Both have their strengths in HDR gaming, but if you desire a glossy screen for deeper colors and better clarity in a well-lit room, consider the Dell Alienware. Conversely, the AOC's matte screen reduces reflections, which could be preferable in bright environments. Both monitors have a high color gamut, but for tasks requiring larger color volume, the Dell Alienware comes out ahead. Keep in mind, though, that higher refresh rates can sometimes come with a tradeoff in brightness, as seen with these two models. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
- The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Media Consumption
7.8
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$700
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
9.6
9.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 284 nits | 235 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 445 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 0.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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