Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
This QD-OLED monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and color accuracy at a very competitive price, especially when bought on sale. Users praise its 240Hz refresh rate, glossy screen for vibrant HDR gaming, and elegant stand. While the built-in speakers are weak and it lacks DP 2.1, the overall value and performance are highly rated, with AI features noted as helpful for burn-in prevention.
Pros
- outstanding picture quality
- great color accuracy
- 240Hz refresh rate
- glossy screen for HDR
- elegant stand
Cons
- weak built-in speakers
- no DP 2.1 support
- glossy screen reflections in bright rooms
Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
This ultra-wide 34-inch curved monitor from Dell's Alienware line receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users praise its excellent value for productivity, impressive 180Hz refresh rate, good color and brightness for a VA panel, and the practical stand design that frees up desk space. A few caveats include the non-OLED black levels (some bloom noted), the massive size requiring getting used to, and that a powerful GPU is needed to drive it at full potential. The consensus is that it is a fantastic buy, especially when found on sale.
Pros
- Excellent value for productivity
- 180Hz high refresh rate
- Good color and brightness for VA panel
- Space-saving practical stand design
- Immersive ultra-wide curved screen
Cons
- Non-OLED black levels with some bloom
- Massive size requires getting used to
- Needs powerful GPU for full potential
- No built-in speakers
- Both USB ports are Type A only
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" | Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 45W★ | — |
| Weight | 7.11 kg★ | 9.51 kg |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
