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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor with a higher resolution and better suitability for media consumption and HDR gaming, the Dell Alienware is the better choice. Its smaller screen has a glossier finish, which may reflect more light but can also make colors pop more. Conversely, if you prefer an ultra-wide screen for an immersive experience, especially in competitive gaming where a wider field of view can be advantageous, the LG is more suitable despite lower resolution and HDR performance. The LG's matte screen can reduce glare, but it could compromise on text clarity and image sharpness compared to the Dell. Both are great for color-sensitive work, but the Dell edges out with better overall brightness and clarity. Depending on whether your priority is high fidelity in media and detailed work or an expansive, immersive gaming experience, your choice between these two will vary. 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
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
- The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.3
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
3.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 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 | 203 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 nits | 665 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 2.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 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 | 8.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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