Help monitor replacement

[Drabat]

Hi everyone!
A year ago, I bought an Alienware OLED monitor (the AW2725DF) because I had the AW2521HFA, which I was super happy with. But at 25 inches in 1080p, my PC was falling asleep a bit, and I wanted something larger. I have to admit, right from the start, I wasn’t blown away by the colors, the depth of the blacks, or anything else, but I was won over by the aspect ratio. However, I had severe banding on the screen. I read that it would go away over time, so I let it slide for a while, but I eventually ended up requesting an exchange. Dell wanted to give me a refurbished unit (for an OLED, no thanks). So, I just got a refund instead.

Today, I’m back on my old IPS, and I’m having a hard time seeing what I actually lost compared to the OLED. I never used HDR, and maybe I just don’t know how to optimize the image settings. I mainly play competitive games, with the occasional session of Elden Ring or Cyberpunk, and I watch some videos/anime. I feel like I might not be the target audience (since I can’t see the difference lol).

Now that I’m looking to buy again, I’m hesitating between three models: getting the Alienware AW2725DF again, going with the LG 27GX700A-B, or the ROG Swift PG27AQDP. For context regarding my room: I play with a window located to the right of the screen, and when it’s dark, I have lamps turned on behind the monitor.

I don’t know if ROG or LG are better than Dell for my specific setup. If you have any feedback or advice to help me make a choice and properly configure everything, I’m all ears. Thanks

[RealNC]

If you do get an OLED, I would suggest a latest gen QD-OLED panel ("5th gen.") They have image quality fixes as well as an RGB stripe sub-pixel layout, just like LCDs.

If you decide to go LCD instead and don't care for HDR, the IPS Nvidia Pulsar displays are definitely worth a look, even though their price is awfully close to OLED.

[kyube]

Hi everyone!
A year ago, I bought an Alienware OLED monitor (the AW2725DF) because I had the AW2521HFA, which I was super happy with. But at 25 inches in 1080p, my PC was falling asleep a bit, and I wanted something larger. I have to admit, right from the start, I wasn’t blown away by the colors, the depth of the blacks, or anything else, but I was won over by the aspect ratio. However, I had severe banding on the screen. I read that it would go away over time, so I let it slide for a while, but I eventually ended up requesting an exchange. Dell wanted to give me a refurbished unit (for an OLED, no thanks). So, I just got a refund instead.

If you've noticed (vertical) banding on QD-OLED, a 3rd/4th gen WOLED panel will be only worse in that regard.

Today, I’m back on my old IPS, and I’m having a hard time seeing what I actually lost compared to the OLED. I never used HDR, and maybe I just don’t know how to optimize the image settings. I mainly play competitive games, with the occasional session of Elden Ring or Cyberpunk, and I watch some videos/anime. I feel like I might not be the target audience (since I can’t see the difference lol).

People keep on forgetting that most competitive games are limited by the frame rate for clarity improvements (bound by sample & hold)
What specific comp games do you play? Depending on this answer, I can give you a few concrete models.

[Drabat]

If you do get an OLED, I would suggest a latest gen QD-OLED panel ("5th gen.") They have image quality fixes as well as an RGB stripe sub-pixel layout, just like LCDs.

If you decide to go LCD instead and don't care for HDR, the IPS Nvidia Pulsar displays are definitely worth a look, even though their price is awfully close to OLED.

I want to try again oled but im not sure the best monitor for my need might be some said the aliensware is not good if you have too much light in the room , and LG / ROG is better in this case but tbh i don't know

[Drabat]

Hi everyone!
A year ago, I bought an Alienware OLED monitor (the AW2725DF) because I had the AW2521HFA, which I was super happy with. But at 25 inches in 1080p, my PC was falling asleep a bit, and I wanted something larger. I have to admit, right from the start, I wasn’t blown away by the colors, the depth of the blacks, or anything else, but I was won over by the aspect ratio. However, I had severe banding on the screen. I read that it would go away over time, so I let it slide for a while, but I eventually ended up requesting an exchange. Dell wanted to give me a refurbished unit (for an OLED, no thanks). So, I just got a refund instead.

If you've noticed (vertical) banding on QD-OLED, a 3rd/4th gen WOLED panel will be only worse in that regard.

Today, I’m back on my old IPS, and I’m having a hard time seeing what I actually lost compared to the OLED. I never used HDR, and maybe I just don’t know how to optimize the image settings. I mainly play competitive games, with the occasional session of Elden Ring or Cyberpunk, and I watch some videos/anime. I feel like I might not be the target audience (since I can’t see the difference lol).

People keep on forgetting that most competitive games are limited by the frame rate for clarity improvements (bound by sample & hold)
What specific comp games do you play? Depending on this answer, I can give you a few concrete models.

I mainly play valorant, cs and league of legend , but i spend quite the time on Path of Exile and Diablo 4.
The banding was quite sever on my monitor i could see it a 80% grey

[kyube]

I mainly play valorant, cs and league of legend , but i spend quite the time on Path of Exile and Diablo 4.
The banding was quite sever on my monitor i could see it a 80% grey

I'd go with a AOC Q25G4SR or Titan Army P245MS Pro (Russla / China / Japan, for now), if I were you.

[Drabat]

I mainly play valorant, cs and league of legend , but i spend quite the time on Path of Exile and Diablo 4.
The banding was quite sever on my monitor i could see it a 80% grey

I'd go with a AOC Q25G4SR or Titan Army P245MS Pro (Russla / China / Japan, for now), if I were you.

Those are ips monitor i already have and don’t plan to chose this one lol , im looking for a oled replacement

[RealNC]

Those are ips monitor i already have and don’t plan to chose this one lol , im looking for a oled replacement

If you've got money to burn and want ultrawide again, a latest-gen QD-OLED with RGB sub-pixel layout like the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 looks interesting. It has higher than average brightness in SDR as well. One review:

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/msi- ... x36/9.html

As always, try and find out as much as you can before buying, especially with competitor models that use 5th gen QD-OLED panels. Especially with things like firmware issues, port support, DSC settings, etc.

[Drabat]

Those are ips monitor i already have and don’t plan to chose this one lol , im looking for a oled replacement

If you've got money to burn and want ultrawide again, a latest-gen QD-OLED with RGB sub-pixel layout like the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 looks interesting. It has higher than average brightness in SDR as well. One review:

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/msi- ... x36/9.html

As always, try and find out as much as you can before buying, especially with competitor models that use 5th gen QD-OLED panels. Especially with things like firmware issues, port support, DSC settings, etc.

I prefer a 27 inch monitor i try ultrawide but its too much for me