Question New gaming monitor ?

[kennethrjones.cs]

What is the difference between these? They are both OLED and the same size but the second one is twice as much as the first ?

https://www.amazon.com/AOC-AG276QZD2-Tournament-2560x1440-Compatible/dp/B0D682HF6R

https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-QD-OLED-Gaming-Monitor-AW2725Q/dp/B0F148HG5M

I want a good 4k gaming monitor and from what I've seen, OLED is the best choice.

 

[dwd999]

The AOC has a panel resolution of 2560x1440 and the Alienware has a panel resolution of 3840x2160.

 

[kennethrjones.cs]

I guess I'm blind because I don't even see where that is displayed on the Alienware monitor.

 

[dwd999]

Its says 4K right there in the name. Plus, normally when you are considering buying something, you would go to the manufacturer's website, read all of the specs, download the manual and read it, etc.

 

[kennethrjones.cs]

Idk what 4k is but it doesn't show the resolution that i saw.

 

[JayGau]

Idk what 4k is but it doesn't show the resolution that i saw.

You want a 4k monitor but you don't know what 4k is? A 4k UHD monitor means that it has a 3840x2160 pixel resolution. So the Dell monitor has twice the resolution of the AOC one, so the price difference. It's something you should know before spending money on a monitor. Especially that 4k resolution requires a beefy computer (especially the graphics card). If you only have something like a RTX 4060 don't even think about a 4k monitor, would be a waste of money.

And although QD-OLED monitors have the best image quality, their have their flaws. I personally stay away from them because of the VRR flicker problem they all have (especially at 4k since it's more difficult to get a stable frame rate at this resolution). And if your computer is in a bright room you will likely have problems with black color distortion and reflections (both monitors you mentioned have a glossy screen finish, which is good in dark rooms but terrible if you have strong ambiant light).

Before buying a monitor, you need to look at detailed reviews like this one:

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2725q

And make a choice according to your needs and setup capabilities.

 

[kennethrjones.cs]

Because the 4k monitor is what everyone keeps talking about and saying its good, as well as the OLED so that's what I wanted to get. I looked at that review and I found a YT video that explained some things. I don't even know if I want an OLED now because it is supposed to be good for gaming but it sounds like it's bad for text.

IDK there are too many choices now. It never used to be that hard to find a monitor. Right now this is my current monitor. I don't know how good it is compared to the newer stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3Y5PFZ

 

[kennethrjones.cs]

I don't know about the monitors that's why I came here to find out before I bought something.

This is what I have in my computer:

CPU:
Intel Core i5-13600KF Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

CPU cooler:
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE ARGB White CPU Air Cooler, 6 Heat Pipes CPU Cooler, Dual 120mm TL-C12CW-S PWM Fan, AGHP Technology, for AMD AM4/AM5/Intel LGA1700/1150/1151/1155/1200

Motherboard:
ASUS Prime Z690-A LGA 1700(Updated to 13th gen) ATX Motherboard (16+1 DrMOS,PCIe 5.0,DDR5,4X M.2, Intel 2.5 Gb LAN,USB 3.2 Gen 2 Front Panel Type-C,Thunderbolt™ 4,Aura Sync RGB Lighting), Ver 2204

RAM:
TEAMGROUP T-CREATE EXPERT Overclocking 10L CL34 DDR5 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) 7200MHz (PC5-57600) Intel XMP 3.0 & AMD Expo Compatible A-DIE Desktop Memory Module Ram White - CTCWD532G7200HC34ADC01

SSD/HDD:
TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 2TB SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD (R/W Speed up to 550/500 MB/s) T253TZ002T0C101

TEAMGROUP MP34 2TB with DRAM SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC NVMe 1.3 PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 Internal SSD (Read/Write Speed up to 3,500/2,900 MB/s) Compatible with Laptop & PC Desktop TM8FP4002T0C101

GPU:
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Gaming OC 16G Graphics Card, 16GB 256-bit GDDR7, PCIe 5.0, WINDFORCE Cooling System, GV-N507TGAMING OC-16GD Video Card

PSU:
CORSAIR RM750x Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - 80 PLUS Gold - Low-Noise Fan - Zero RPM - Black - Feb 8th, 2023

 

[GarrettL]

Your PC can handle gaming at 1440P or 4K just fine.

OLED's offer the best possible viewing experience but the screens are glossy and can be subject to glare. Some models are better than others.

I recently purchased the Alienware QD-OLED 34" widescreen and wish I would have done it sooner. Yes, OLED's are expensive.

I'm 57 and have been gaming since it's inception.

Seeing games on the OLED and HDR was like going from 22" 1080p to 27" IPS/VA years ago. A huge leap.
The 5070 Ti has 12GB of memory and can do 4k but will struggle in some game titles so a 5080 would be the better option at 4K. The 9070XT is an option for solid 2K performance.

Read up on what's out there. Go to stores and see the screens in person is always a good idea when possible.

https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/best-oled-gaming-monitors

 

[kennethrjones.cs]

What about this monitor? It's half the price of the other OLED monitors but I can't find any reviews on it on YouTube. The only reviews are for the 360hz version (or whatever it was).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DHJD894W

 

[GarrettL]

RTings.com is one of the best sites for reviews of monitors and TV's.

The Odyssey G6 is a solid monitor for gaming.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-oled-g6-g60sd-s27dg60

The only knock is that it's not a very bright screen overall. If you are using it in a dark room it will not be an issue. But in a well lit/sunny room it will look a little dim.