LG UltraGear OLED 27 vs. Alienware 34 QD-OLED | Which is the Best OLED Gaming Monitor?
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- The LG Ultra Gear OLED 27 and Alienware 34 QD-OLED are two premiere OLED gaming monitors, but which is best? We put them head-to-head to find out which you should buy.
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Video chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:56 Pricing & Specs
03:42 OLED vs QD-OLED
05:28 Color Accuracy
06:44 Refresh Rate
08:23 Aspect Ratio
10:58 Matte vs Glossy
11:22 Controls
12:07 Final Thoughts
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As Caleb is to TVs, you're becoming my favorite monitor guy. Keep em coming.
Mate what a bloody great review! 👍
Surprised anyone would NOT like the remote. I thought LG's inclusion of a remote for navigating the menu was a huge plus. I absolutely cannot stand navigating monitor menus using some tiny joystick hidden under the bezel having to click click click through every submenu all while my arm falls asleep from reaching out across my desk and over my keyboard to do it. Will take a remote any day.
There's always going to be a couple outliers of course! But most people would love to use a remote instead of fumbling around with hard to read buttons or monitor nipples. Especially those who can actually afford a monitor like these and working people with credit.
I thought I was the only one
The remotes way nicer to use, absolutely.
The problem is that it's the only way to navigate the monitor's menus, and if you lose the remote...
_Amazing review thanks!_
yeah i was recently considering these two monitors, i think if i went ahead with one of them it would've been the Alien-ware because of its aspect ratio. Ultimately they were out of my price range, i just couldn't justify the cost (Alienware went down from £1000 to 700) so i went with the 390hz Acer Nitro (got it for £300). i think high refresh OLED is very promising though and absolutely cant wait to see what we end up with in a couple of years.
i've had my DWF since january. no burn in so far, and i have it on probably a lot more than the average user.
I bought the AW3423DW model. Can’t wait to get it. I currently have a lg ips 27inch 1440p 144hz monitor. It is also a really great monitor especially for the price. I was going to wait until next year to buy the newer Alienware monitors but I couldn’t pass up this Black Friday deal!
Great content!!
@Digital Trends : Given the AW3821DW and MEG381CQR utilize the same display, there still are some differences. I'd love to see a comparison from you of both monitors, especially around the HDR600 and Dimming Zones performance.
You perfectly explained the refresh rate difference! Its so rare thst someone can explain this.
Btw did you hear the fan of the dell sometimes?
I have the Alienware and love it. No complaints here.
I bough the Alienware 34 QD-OLED (G-Sync version) last year, funny thing, my company has discounts with Dell and also at the time the monitor had a discount so I ended up paying $750 for it and man, the monitor is a beast, I've never been so happy with a monitor, colors look amazing and playing and working with it has been amazing.
i have a aw3423dwf. managed to find some discounts to purchase it, did a side hustle to buy and sell this monitors and have sold more than 70 of them. Profits are decent. My own aw3423dwf is technically free. ;)
Ill buy one off of you, price?
Great video also I do appreciate you saying which one you like better at the beginning of the video.
I have the AW3423DWF and I considered both. As of this writing there seem to be fewer issues with the AW online. That being said one thing on the Ultrawide when playing games fixed where black bars appear, over time you will wear the lit areas so they are less bright than the sides; it’s not hugely noticeable but it’s an issue you would not encounter with the LG standard format.
On the Alienware going to 175hz requires DP connection also it reduces color bit to 8. Setting to 144hz with DP will give 10 bit color.
Great overview! I just upgraded to a asus strix 4090 and trying decide what monitor to upgrade to.
The AW is superior. I've tried LG, AW, and Asus. You can't beat the AW in terms of colors and impact ATM.
Lol I did the same thing. Built a whole new PC now a month later I'm finally retiring my 24" 1080p. Dell store has $120 back on $599+ so I paid $780+ tax for the Alienware.
I love my Alienware QD OLED. I couldn’t go back to a 16:9 format, though it does mean you’ll need top tier gpu’s to run the extra pixels. I find running HDR in windows a little hit and miss and I have the older G-Sync version that can’t be firmware upgraded which does suck. I use mine for both gaming and for work, which feels like having 2 monitors when snapping 2 programs to each side.
is there a 2nd gen 2023 Alienware QD OLED coming?
I have the AW3423DWF and love it, but a 32" 4k OLED with 144hz+ and good brightness would be even better with a 4090. I find myself wanting just a bit more vertical resolution while playing MMO's, doing production work or even web browsing sometimes.
Which Firmware version on the monitor? I have MOB105, manufactured March 2023.
@@bleachedwhale this! I hav a WF as well. And a 32 inch would be the sweet spot for what i need.
@@smcremix8791 Yes 2nd gen QD-OLED monitors are coming soon, with improved brightness (around 30%) and 240 Hz support. Subpixel layout may even be changed slightly delivering sharper text and less frinding. This is probably why DWF and other QD-OLED monitors dropped alot of price recently. 1st gen is still good tho but personally I want 240 Hz and HDMI 2.1 and hopefully DP 2.1 so that you can do 3440x1440 at 240 Hz without DSC and with full 4:4:4 Chroma.
Im using the AW3423DWF, did not want the noice from the Nvidia moduel fan, and the lack of update posibility that the DW brings. So IMO the AW3423DWF is the best monitor on the market.
I've got both for my three monitor setup. Might get another 27 oled in a year or so to replace the last IPS monitor with OLED. Ergotron LX holds all three fine. I would never not have an Ultrawide in my setup, as this alienware replaced a Dell ultrawide with the same screen size (no curve, I'd prefer a no curve OLED).
Alienware occasionally freezes when switching inputs, and I have to pull out the powercord for 10 seconds before restarting the device. Other than that both monitors are great.
Excuse me, When do you expect the release of the micro led monitor?
Im.trying to decide between the two right now. I have 34in VA samsung monitor of 144hz and i was thinking of trying LG 27in monitor to try out a smaller montior and save desk space. But i do love the idea of ultra wide and have tested out the gsync AW and loved it.
I got LG ultrawide 45 inch open box for $1200 to bring home and try out, it's amazing but I'll be returning before 14 days lol. My FE 3080 is doing good enough job so ill wait on 50 series for gpu upgrade... by then 4k 120hz-144hz OLEDs w/ gsynch should be available!🤞
hello from chile - check I just ordered the same 27 lg oled monitor soon it will arrive in 5 or 6 days what firmware version do you currently have and if you have updated the firmware do you know how to do it to do it right and how long does it take and if it has improved with the latest firmware? the other thing when turning off the pc the monitor turns off altogether or the screen goes to sleep since the computer would be turned off automatically the screen turns off and how about the brightness? I want it to play warzone
Should I put my Hisense on hdr saving or hdr theater
Hope to see you review Samsung Viewfinity S9 soon, and compare it to Apple’s Studio Display
The AW3423DWF is the best OLED monitor currently as much as I would like a standard 27" panel. The QD-OLED looks excellent and the AW has better implementation. Did I mention the AW has the 3 year warranty?
If you have to get a 27", the Asus is superior due to brightness and GUI implementation.
No, that would be the Odyssey G9 OLED
@@sorvex9 Just stop. Samsung has a horrible implementation with their products and it's reflected in actual owners reviews. If you enjoy buying a product with poor QC, firmware, and software. Go for it. Nobody will stop you.
@@DrakonR I haven't seen anyone complain about the G9 OLED as of yet. Only people saying that it beats the socks off the alienware in terms of brightness and image quality.
@@sorvex9 cool story bro.
@@DrakonR Cope lmfao
I owned the Alienware. Sold it and thinking about the lg. Somewhat the Dell did not look right for that resolution. I don’t know wasn’t sharp or something. Wondering if the lg any better?
is there a 2nd gen 2023 Alienware QD OLED coming?
I feel like these should not be compared to each other. They appeal to two different shoppers.
LG ultra gear 27inch oled has made me appreciate the time i sit at my desk everyday. as a competitive valorant gamer (immortal 2 top 5000 peak) the 27 inch has been the most responsive beautiful display i have ever seen on a pc. the higher pixel density really seems like 4k and honestly i think its so much better than the 45inch if you are a competitive gamer/person. This monitor is end game. 11/10
Nice, i am immortal and i’m looking for a 27” inch 2k for an upgrade
am still back at gsync, is it worth the 300 bucks?
Which one is best to play call of duty on?
I'm not into ultrawide so I went with the 27" LG.
I just want to know the best hdmi 2.1 for series x/ps5
Currently the DWF on Dells site is down to £650 in the UK if you stack coupons
If you are worried about the 21:9 aspect ratio, that some games don't support it. Think about the AW3423DWF as a 27 inch 16:9 monitor with the option to give you better immersion. You don't have to run everything full screen.
How do you disable left and right side of the screen? And does it completely turn off the light of that area or shoots black light?
@@JoonKimDMD Of course the pixel's are completely disabled because this is OLED.
For proper scaling through HDMI you have to enable 'Auto resize' in OSD.
This doesn't work with display port connection. You have to go to the Nvidia/AMD control panel and change the scaling from 'monitor' to 'graphic card'. Also you need to run games in full screen (not borderless).
I highly recommend the alienware if you have the budget and you are considering it, get this monitor. Especially if you're upgrading from 1080P. Because it's like replaying the games for the first time again, when I played them, On this and when I played star citizen, I literally almost cried on Crusader It was the most beautiful Thing I've ever seen on a screen And when the ambient music hit, it was amazing.
What about the Samsung Odyssey Oled G8?
How does the 34inch LG compare? Curved / same monitor - but faster refresh rate
2:28 The LG is not Ultrawide. Great video!
If i buy Alienware on Amazon Will Dell cover A Burn in or does it need to payed for on the DELL SITE??
Sir could you please tell me in one Word that which one is better in between LG LED vs Sony Bravia LED. Thank You
It depends on which models you're comparing.
Hi bro..the fact that this are both 1440p can you see any pixelation on a game?
One thing no one mentioned was that every 4 hours the Alienware monitor asks to refresh the screen for 10 min. Not a big deal since I'm sure other do something similar, but surprised videos don't mention it
I have the Alienware and I love it so much. I upgraded from Dell's 32" VA gaming monitor and I don't think I can go back to LCD. I was blown away with the HDR capabilities when I first launched a compatible game and it gets bright. I'm not too worried about the burn-in issues with OLED displays for the long term but Dell's 3 year burn-in warranty has me satisfied along with the panel maintenence features.
Funny I also have the dell 32 inch gaming monitor (which is great) and ordered the Alienware AW3423DWF today. Can't wait for the upgrade.
I've also been using the 32" VA monitor for over a year and love it. Best monitor I've ever used. But I'm looking to upgrading to the Alienware very soon.
Realistically, as long as you set a Screensaver on your PC, or do anything that avoids leaving a static image for continuous hours, you'll be fine.
I bought a new video card and wanted a new monitor. Went for a cheap dell 165 hz 1440p from dell VA screen and wasn't impressed over my old BenQ XL2430T. I sent it back and I got the Alienware, it is amazing. Was thinking on getting a bigger 4k display, but I don't think it's needed and the extra performance from less pixels is also great. Wide is very nice. Would have loved it to be 38 inch 1600p, but they don't have a QD panel for that. Anyway, I am impressed on how smooth the camera/mouse movement is compared to anything else I've tested.
i have the lg one and when i first got it was the most amazing thing ever but the novelty kinda wore off not saying im unhappy its just my normal now
cant wait for starfield
Just ordered AW3423DWF in UK for only £665
Don't forget that if you play MOBAs and RTS that require camera panning. Ultrawides require alot more movement to hit the left/right edges as there's more real estate to cover. You can use window mode to play in 16:9 but you need cursor lock. Otherwise the cursor will exit the game window when all you intended was to pan camera.
Turn up sensitivity
Nothing a lil DPI adjustment can’t handle or even sense
we call this type of problem on my country "drowning in a glass of water" bro you're spending 1k on a monitor and don't even know how to turn up your mouse DPI LMAO
@@JoanGonzalezTrolloCat Sir, you missed my point. I have my DPI set at 400, 800, 1500, and 2200. The point is that Ultrawides have more horizontal space. Hence there's more real estate to traverse. Say you are 1km away from your local grocery store. Regardless if you walk there, or if you drive there - it's still 1km.
Which one should i get for my ps5 lol?
I have the same panel oled tv, its on most of the day every day and ive had it for around 2 years with no issues what so ever so a monitor which the average user will use for a few hours a day itll last years and years before it dies
With ultra-wides, black bars on the sides are MUCH LESS annoying than black bars on the top and bottom of the screen.
Is there ANY monitor that is 27"/32", 1440p/4k, OLED AND has a glossy finish??? Or a non-OLED that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
Dough Spectrum, supposedly.
@@UnboxerofWorlds I was looking at them until I found out about them when they were Eve and how they let down tons of people with unfulfilled orders and terrible support.
21:9 FTW!
Just wanted to clarify, but isn't there a special 1000 nits brightness setting on both panels that has to be used for that 1000 nits brightness claim? Or was that only for Samsung panels and not the LG?
I've been researching all these OLED monitors for weeks/months and I think my final conclusion is: I'll wait for many planned releases next year. 4k 32" 240hz sounds like a monitor I'll keep and be happy with for many years. I'd love to get the Alienware today, but I think exercising a little patience will mean a happier purchase that lasts a long time.
One other thing I've been wondering, but none of the current displays are deploying their version of Micro Lens Array technology to boost brightness like this year's OLED TVs, correct? Perhaps something else we'll see next year, however it was not on the leaked roadmaps from either manufacturer.
The LG OLED monitor is MLA, and it's still way too dim.
I have the Alienware and it indeed does have a setting called HDR Peak 1000 in the Smart HDR setting. Without that on it is very dim. Also without Windows 10 being set to HDR it will be very dim. SDR on these OLEDs is pretty much unusable for me because of how dim they are. I've have 2 OLED screens so far, the LG CX and the Alienware.
@@CasepbX my understanding is, while improving brightness, that setting sacrifices color accuracy.
I think it's definitely the year for a OLED TVs, but the monitors need another generation. Some choices seemed questionable in these builds. With your Alienware, have you set a custom resolution to get 165hz refresh with true 10 bit color? I'm wondering why Displayport 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 ports were not standard for all of these monitors rather than tricks like Display Stream Compression or capping the refresh rate to stay under the connection's bandwidth. Sometimes it feels like these choices were a conscious degradation of the technological options.
I hope you're really enjoying it! I'm so tempted to get one, but it just makes more sense to wait 9 months and buy a "decade monitor" (microled is a long way to affordable monitor levels and there is nothing else in the pipeline to surpass OLED; LCD has always been a crummy compromise technology).
@@CasepbX Don't use HDR in windows or browsing. HDR mode is literally only actually any good in HDR supported apps/games as it will just give inaccurate colours otherwise.
@@theextraordinarypants4909 I mean no. It will make browsing less accurate and HDR in browsing is useless anyway so may as well just turn it off with the HDR shortcut but in games HDR 1000 allows for highlights to hit 1000nits which can look amazing. It doesnt ruin colours at all as long as the app supports HDR correctly and the HDR implementation is good. Also you need to use the shortcut to turn off and on HDR mode... Otherwise the monitor will just be in its normal SDR mode even with HDR1000 selected. This is literally the same as using a TV and HDR mode as well.
21-9 + curved. Not for me. Btw: Great review! Thanks!
The DWF freesynce version is the better buy and can receive firmware updates.
Wish we could get 4K versions :(
facts i got the lg 4k160 monitor and its so clear seeing 4k at high refresh. OLED would tie the package together perfectly
@@SicSemperBeatsidk, I mean I’m using the Samsung neo G7 (the 32 inch 16x9 model) and it’s 4k 165hz with over 1000 local dimming zones, so it’s a decent display in terms of black levels. Problem being that 4k is expensive man. My 3080 ain’t gonna be able to handle it in a few years now. I’m thinking if I ever do get a new display imma go with 1440p cause it’s so much easier to save money long term when you don’t have to upgrade your gpu every generation to keep up with the increased power required to push new AAA titles at 4k.
The LG 27 resolution can set either 1440P240Hz or 2160P120Hz@10/12Bits
@@ChazMcClure my 3080ti isn't having any issues, I use dlss and gsync when I can and I have zero complaints. Most games are over 90 at native with a 12900kf and should be over 60 with your 3080, not sure what the issue is, unless you have a slow cpu. Even new games are fine.
I had a 3070 before and it was even ok at 4k, just run things at high not ultra. I would never go back to 1440p, its legit grainy at 27 inches or greater (after getting accustomed to 4k).
I was debating between these two. I actually prefer 16:9 ratio. However, the price of Alienaware came down to $800, and I only paid $750 on ebay, whereas the LG was still at $999. I decided to save $250 and also give myself an option to use 21:9. It also features a better screen as it is QD Oled. People complained about LG's matty panel so it was a no brainer to pick Alienware.
I did the same! Another cool thing about the Alienware that I don't see many people mention is that fact that you can scale the monitor down to 16:9 and it displays native 4K resolution. In my opinion, it's the best of both worlds. Mine gets in tomorrow, can't wait!
I dont think it has native 4k because it is 1440p monitor. If a game doesnt support 21:9 ratio, i will just use it as 16:9 but idk how to do so. I prefer 16:9 because the extra screen on the edge doesnt really help much if gameplay but strains cpu and gpu more.
@@JoonKimDMD I believe you’re correct on the native 4k. It must be upscaling. If you set the monitor into console mode it supports 4k @ 60hz signals, which must be an upscale I’m not too sure yet as I don’t have the monitor yet. For your usage I’m sure 16:9 will be easily attainable, just run everything in windowed borderless mode and set your resolution to 2560x1440. I’ve had an ultrawide since 2017 and couldn’t ever go back, very anxious to get this monitor. It’s my first OLED as well.
wonderful thing
I brought the c242 over the Dell and cannot be any happier about my purchase.
It's funny how everybody say it is not a color filter but it is a color filter that let 90% of the light through that's what Nanosy say so I don't know why people are changing it
When they make a 4K 32 inch OLED I’ll jump in.
Why does everyone say the contrast ratio is "infinite?" Basic math would say its undefined.
They both fell to $899 fyi. Another good option is the 40 inch c2 for the same price.
You can't upgrade the firmware on the more expensive Alienware, which is super weird.
Its an NVIDIA G-sync thing, NVIDIA doesn't want their firmware out there. To upgrade the firmware you have to contact Dell and either ship the monitor to them or go one of their local authorized vendors.
For someone who's looking at these 2 monitors and going to use it for watching movies, streaming and casual gaming on Xbox Series X. Which one would you recommend?
For live streaming the LG imo. Streaming with widescreen monitors is a pain in the ass. If not live streaming than the Alienware would also be a good choice.
Forgot to mention that if you do decide on the Alienware widescreen then make sure you have a good graphics card to drive it (4080/4090).
Will be using only Xbox Series X for everything. I got the LG last week.
@@jsil36 Ahh, my bad lol. Forgot about the Xbox description in your comment. Hope you enjoy it, the remote should be a nice touch with that monitor.
But, the Alienware AW3423DW is not 4k
Odyssey G8 is brilliant
I wouldn't buy an OLED monitor in any case. Why limit your OLED panel to only playing games when for the same or less money you can get a 42 or 48" LG C2 or C3 that can play games beautifully @ 4K/120Hz and then stream your favorite movie or TV show afterward. I've used a 48" CX since 2020 as my all around gaming monitor/streaming TV and it still rocks after 20,772 hours of use. I used to game on a Nvidia surround 3x1440p monitor setup and got tired of games not supporting 21:9 multi-monitor. Once the OLEDs came down in price and size it was a no brainer. Going OLED was the best upgrade I've made to my system hands down...
I own the 42 oled. But pc gaming behind a 42 is rediculous.
Does the Alienware have hdmi2.1?
No
Google alienware burn in.. So much of it. Next to none with the LG's.. I'll wait for 2nd gen QD-OLED panels.
However if you are willing to baby the QD-OLED it should be ok (no work just play)
More reasons to buy the cheaper DWF over the DW
-upgradeable firmware
-much quieter (DW fan noisy)
-lower input lag
With OLED's having such low response time there is hardly any benefit to varial overdrive that the g-sync module adds, so it's not worth getting the DW really.
is qd-oled a burn in proof monitor?
No
I’ve been beta testing ultra wide support for the Series X and use the Alienware and a 49 inch ultra wide which I won’t mention and it’s working great so far.
Me when I lie
@@VaydaladaVodalada Huh? I’m not lying at all. I’m not the only one beta testing ultrawide support. It works flawlessly for close to 30 games at the moment.
@@DeepDishPizza sure you are pal
@@VaydaladaVodalada Um, I am. Aren’t you an Xbox insider? Depending on your level you should have gotten access to the beta.
@@DeepDishPizza I’m sure you got that level of access after Phil Spencer rustled your hair and gave you a juice box.
Going to wait until LG comes out with an ultra gear 34in OLED
WHERE IS CALEB?!? 😩😩😩
I’m right here! Jacob’s take here is spot-on IMO. In fact, I’ve been hoping we can do a collab soon. Who wants to see the LG C3 or OLED Flex go against the Alienware QD-OLED? If we get enough likes, we’ll do it!
Jacob has Caleb’s enthusiasm and smooth delivery. Glad to see his videos as well.
i will never change ultrawide 3440x1400 34 inch once i tray it ohhhhhh noo nooo all other monitor going back for sure i have currently LG UltraGear 34GP950G-B NANO IPS 180Hz but sure gonna buy Alienware 34 QD-OLED like need no more thats waht i asked for since many years and now everything gust here QD-OLED panel 34 inch ultrawide 165Hz Daaaang and its now on sale 860 EU 😍😍😍😍
The LG model can go for $900 new as well not just open box. Best Buy is the source.
The problem with the asus model with the LG panel is that to gain the brightness they ruined the dark shadows.... On the one I got I could not see a difference between the first 5 cubes on Lagoms black level test slide... AND HORRIBLE colour banding in the shadow range of the Gradient (banding) test... Even my 7 year old PG278QR TN(!!!!!) which is known for its terrible colour banding is WAY better..............
Holding out till I see a 45" 21:9 5K2K OLED.
21:9 FTW
Appreciate the review. I ended up picking up an LG C2 because, frankly, these monitors should be offering 4K resolution by now. The higher refresh rate is less important to me than the final resolution and 1440p just feels like too much of a compromise than a longterm solution.
Not only the res, the screen panel of C2 (42-inch) looks SUPERBLY better to those of these monitors (glossy non reflexive vs matte finish).
*Plus, it has the lowest index of blue-light emition (just losing to Samsung's mobile/notebook OLEDs)
@@thiagodasilvagusmao2966 Yeah, I had a chance to compare everything at Best Buy. I WISH C2 had a displayport, but other than that, it was just the most well-rounded choice (the guy let me play with all the settings on everything). Now if I needed 240hz or above for competitive shooters, maybe I'd feel different.
I had the LG 27" oled and i returned it because the fan inside was audible...sounded like a cheap fan from , the matte coating made it look like a 1080p panel and it doesn't have HGIG . I ended up buying the LG C2 42" .
I have the c2 65 and the 27 inch oled. The c2 is nice but the 27 240hz is way smoother when your playing shooters and fps games.
Go for a C3, you won’t regret.
I’m extremely happy and satisfied with my Alienware. The lack of brightness for the lg keeps it’s from greatness. The ultra wide screen is so immersive that it is almost distracting. Once you get used to it though, it is so much fun.
Odyssey G9 OLED with even more brightness has entered the chat.
@@sorvex9 LG G9??? What is that?
@@sorvex9 oh you mean that thing. Yeah no, I would not go through Samsung quality control again. Also super ultrawide is something many do not want at all. Hold on, the things average brightness is literally around the same as the AW3423DWs... which is rated at 250nits. So wtf do you mean with extra brightness??? And the HDR brightness is more on the AW3423DWW as well
@@lilpain1997 lmfao
@@sorvex9 thought it was brighter??? What happened?
I just got the aw3423dwf this week and I’m sadly returning it. The combination of me not liking the ultra wide aspect ratio, the lower refresh rate than I’d like for the games I play, and the sheer size for fps games is a no go for me. It’s a really nice monitor but doesn’t suit what I need it to do. I have been really struggling to decide between getting the Pg27aqdm or the pg27aqn. Im leaning more towards the Pg27aqn because every second I have been using my Oled monitor I’m constantly worried about having static images on the screen plus the refreshing pixels during gaming sessions and making sure I power my monitor off is just way too much worrying for the premium price you pay.
I agre but pg27aqn in my fucking country cost 1550 euros and 27GR95QE 950 euros
@@EnMenLuAna yeah kinda sucks paying that much. I wish it is cheaper since it isn’t Oled. But has the best specs for non Oled monitor.
why would you need to power it off? just have your computer set to sleep after 5-10 minutes and the monitor will immediately go into standby and also do a pixel refresh if needed during that time. 165 is standard now for refresh rate but if you have a 4080 or something like that I could see why you'd want 240hz and no need to be worried about static images when the 3 year warranty covers burn in.. If anything see how much it can take
@@DelScully I don’t want to have to worry about burn in at all, too much stress/hassle. I might aswell get top of the line lcd panel instead. Makes more sense for me cause I play pretty much 2 games exclusively with many constant HUDs all over. Oled won’t work for me.
@@crubgolem4459 that makes sense then! I was nearly in that ballpark as well, but took a hail mary haha! MiniLED's looks really cool as well but rarer. Im just hoping this oled lasts me till a microLED is available
Since i went ultrawide, i can't go back to 16:9.
i ended up buying the lg due to the amount of hours I sink into csgo on the side of playing single player games. i wish there was a 27 inch 240hz qd varient of the alienware. that would have been my ideal monitor
too dim
@@fanta104 Im sitting in front of one and coming from a va samsung monitor its fine. I use it at 70% brightness in sdr and 85% in hdr
@@rileyhance318 i had it myself in a complete dark room and every person and myself said it wasnt bright enough. It literally only looked good in certain videos, situations, etc.
@@fanta104 I think you might be nit picking just a bit. the situations you would want it blindingly bright you would have hdr on anyway which seems to triple its brightness. you could go for a mini led samsung panel but then you would be giving up the instant pixel response time of oled in competitive games and you would have blooming in certain scenes with small highlights.
@@rileyhance318 theres no way im nitpicking if i had other ppl come and check it out and they all said the same thing, infact some actually said worse than my thoughts. i just dont thk i should have to pay so much for a monitor thats hit or miss on most games or videos and have to tinker with the settings for like 30 mins on each one for the best display.
What does NVIDIA Ultimate mean ?
An Nvidia G-Sync module embedded within the monitor for the ultimate VRR smoothness.
@@R6ex Thank you @R6ex. On my XBox X, when I turn on VRR on my Sony X95J TV, sometimes I get weird flickers while navigating menus. Do you know what would cause this?
@@asafblasbergvideographer Nvidia G-sync ultimate is for VRR. However there are 2 versions of it. Normal Nvidia G-sync which is what you expect, low latency, input lag, VRR etc. then ultimate which allows for HDR use with all the other stuff from normal G-sync.
@@asafblasbergvideographer What type of flicker? VRR can flicker when frame rate bring are weird/really variable. I can notice it on a game like Valheim on PC at night when going from a forest to my huge base/town. My FPS will be at like 175 cap then go to 100 to 80 and bounce around and it will flicker a bit. If it is VRR flicker you cant do anything but turn off VRR. Which is why I turn it off/on depending on game
@@lilpain1997 Thank you so much @lilpain1997!
You have to show more of the monitors and less of you. Didn't even talk about ports.
I went with the LG as i play console aswell and the 21:9 doesnt play well with console its an awesome monitor and once youve experienced oled its difficult to go back i also have an oled 48" tv which made me look for an oled monitor for my pc.
Which console ? I have series X and ps5 … I’m using a 10 year old asus monitor that still looks good but I really want to upgrade and searching for a monitor can be overwhelming with conflicting reviews
for the love of god just give us a flkat 16:9 32 inch oled
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my odyssey g9 oled is the BEST!
Don't get the LG OLED if you play any fps games you can't see anything I had to return mine since that's the majority of games I play
Tough choice here: I really like the LG because I have a C1 at home and it would compliment it but the Alienware gives me a peace of mind for their 3 year warranty, I do wish that the LG was 32” though.
I still don't see how burn in wont be a problem for an oled computer monitor
@@berengerchristy6256 anxiety lol
@@TheJustinboodram there's no way it wont. monitors hold static images, sometimes for hours on end. I'd get oled for a tv, never for a monitor
@@berengerchristy6256 yea I’d have a screen saver active every 5 minutes. Probably would go with an ips panel instead
Honestly I wouldn't recommend the Alienware Monitor, it is very dim, colour fringing is very noticeable in gaming and desktop use. The HDR is also very dark and dim. I prefer the looks of my £300 LCD ips monitor............ I do like the ultrawide aspect ratio and the resolution is crisp, but honestly the amount of issues with this monitor is disgusting for the price.
The text quality is horrible on the Alienware.
2 things I like about LG better.
1. LG generally is more eye friendly and have warmer color tones, but with Samsung it is always the opposite despite more pleasant looking colors. Samsung literally ruins the eyes.
2. LG has been working on OLED technology for at least 3 or 4 years longer than Samsung and they kept trying various methods to prevent or minimalize OLED burn ins. Samsung on the other hand only started using OLED technology for 1 year. And they use crazy higher brightness. As a result, not only they lack LG's experience in fighting with burn ins, but they also keep stressing the panel with higher brightness. Evidently Samsung QD-OLED TVs have far more reports of Burn ins compared to LG OLED Evo series.
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This is just a surface level review, sadly. Monitors unboxed will be my choice for reviews until the reviews go in depth. TV reviews are spot on here, though.
Samsung g8 oled - Winner
LG + OLED = Absolute Yes
QD-Oled = No (Early burn-in)
LG = 240hz = Yes
LG HDMI 2.1 = Yes
LG can be tuned to have a nice contrast ratio with HRD unable, without sacrificing panel longevity = Yes
Beside, LG have automatic burn in protection technology, the same they use with their lastest TV. They are the only brand that doesn't have burn-in after several month or year of abuse.