QD OLED Gen 3 vs Mini LED HDR AW3225QF Vs Neo G8

Alienware AW3225QF vs Odyssey Neo G8
QD OLED GEN3 VS MINI LED 1,196 Zones

Today I have a Gaming monitor Vs video between the Alienware AW3225QF 32" 4k 240hz QD OLED GEN 3 panel vs the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 Mini LED 1,196 zoned VA 4k 240hz monitor.

Helldivers 2, Alan Wake & Need for Speed Unbound side by side gameplay to various HDR Images I showcase both gaming monitors to strengths and weaknesses.

The only real issue besides the GLOSSY vs Matte screen coating is the Blooming that Mini LED shows in various situations. While not really seen in todays video on the Neo G8, Blooming may appear in gameplay under certain situations.

Alienware AW3225QF (GLOSSY)
QD OLED GEN 3
Peak HDR 1000
(AW / HDR set Preset)

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 (ULTRA MATTE)
VA MINI LED 1,196 Zones
Brightness 100
Local Dimming On
Black Equalizer 12
Contrast Enhancer On

Alienware AW3225QF OLED 32"

Alienware AW2725DF OLED 27"

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 34"

GIGABYTE - AORUS FO32U2P
GIGABYTE - AORUS FO32U2
GIGABYTE - AORUS FO27Q3

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 32" Mini LED

MSI MPG 271URX 27" 360hz QD OLED GEN 3

Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED 34" Ultrawide
Samsung Odyssey 49" OLED G9

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[Kwicc]

I prefer more of these side to side comparisons video to give a better idea to the consumers what they can look out for when doing a big purchase. Thank you for this video!

[raymondtong]

I upgraded from a Neo G7 (since it is literally the same but toned down panel from Neo G8) to the AW3225QF recently, and boy, I found this comparison to be exactly what I'm currently experiencing. Brightness is definitely a limitation on the QD-OLED but with HDR, it will certainly make games much more impactful and enjoyable.

[meklarz]

Man I been watching videos for days even weeks looking for some good true comparison videos. This channel just popped up today, And man this has been what I've been looking for, Thank you and keep it up.

[enigma]

This side by side comparsion is just perfect. Please do more videos like this with more games. Great job. Subscribing. Thank you.

[ClearAlera]

This was a fantastic video, wish more reviewers would do side-by-sides like this. I honestly had expected the OLED monitor to blow the mini LED out of the water, but that really wasn't the case. To my eyes, these were my preferences:

*Scenes dominated by white or vibrant colors* (shots like flowers, lots of colorful clothing, pretty much anything outdoors in the daytime) - the mini LED looked significantly better. The colors were so well-saturated, bright, and beautiful on the mini LED in places like 5:36, 5:43, 6:06, 6:36, 7:15, and 11:24. The OLED looked desaturated and dull in comparison. Its lack of peak brightness is a big disadvantage here.
*Textures* - The OLED was amazing at resolving texture detail. Against the mini LED, It looked really, really sharp. Look at the texture on the blue wall at 6:13 and the hanging tapestries at 6:38. The OLED catches so much minute detail in places where the mini LED looks flat. That could be the difference of Glossy vs Matte instead of OLED vs Mini LED though.
*Speed* - The OLED once again takes the victory here. When he's playing NFS, take a look at the stop sign he passes at 7:55. If you pause the video, you'll see that it looks way more crisp on the OLED and there's a lot of ghosting/blurriness going on with the Mini LED.
*Dark scenes* - No surprise here, OLED handily takes it. Look at the fire at 2:00. Sure, it's a bit brighter on the mini LED, but it also looks oversaturated. Look at how well the OLED is able to show black next to bright orange within the fire itself and all the detail it pulls from the edges of each little plume. The Mini LED also completely blows out the street light at 2:03, where as the OLED tightly confines the light to exactly where it's supposed to be. Finally, look at all the detail the OLED pulls out of the underside of the bridge at 7:32. The mini LED turns the bridge into a giant black block in its attempt to boost contrast between light and dark (this is called black crush).
Reflections are a moot point here since it's entirely up to the panel's coating and isn't at all related to OLED vs mini LED.

Man, if OLED tech could just find a way to crank the brightness a bit in daytime scenes it would be perfect.

[Tamazudono]

Well, it's a very tough versus in my opinion. Sometimes OLED looks better, sometimes it's MiniLED... But there is no risk of burn-in with Neo G8. Sure there is a burn-in warranty with Alienware, but some of us keep their monitor for 5+ years...

[TomJ]

This is the second video I have seen of yours. I like your delivery. Great timing on this video as I just bought the Neo G8 earlier this week. Waiting to fire it up with the new PC. Your video makes me feel even better about my choice. Looking forward to more videos.

[thekaibenz]

really love your review. I’m really in love with alienware because it looks more natural to my eyes and I’ve oled tv and it doesn’t hurt my eyes after long time. I really love this. Goodluck to your channel

[ycageLehT]

Love how you compare them. Seriously, well done.

I would prefer the OLED, peak brightness is better in darker environments with other darker elements that are pixel perfectly lit, by no means is the G8 bad, but the winner is clear. When they release gen 4/5 panels, maybe we will finally see those brightness levels go up without impacting the longevity of the panels.

In any case, these are still too expensive for my budget range. :/

[Brave-heart]

I have neo g7 (same monitor except that it is 165Hz and less aggressive coating), and the HDR experience is FANTASTIC, very comparable to my C1

[BiccMitchum]

got to love when Display Reality says "Friends" makes ya feel right at home.

[RoyalBoyle]

Victor, I found your channel about a month ago, and man do I love your channel. I appreciate all you do. First thing I say when I get on youtube is "What's Victor got today"🤙

I'm still on the fence about what I'm going to purchase. With your help you make things a bit easier. I love the new Alienware 32", but man that G8 still looks great and hold up pretty nice. Only thing that bothers me about the Alienware is SOUND. I would have to find an eArc sound bar to hear anything, Alienware should have put headphone jack for speakers. Again I'm surprised how the G8 looks next to the Alienware.

[meat_loves_wasabi]

Fantastic comparison…the QD Oled white looks little greyish while Mini LED looks pure white… if possible pls do a video comparison in a normally lit room / daytime and see how it compares

[marcus]

Great video. I'm gaming on my 8-year old acer predator xb271hu and was deciding whether to go OLED. Taking long-term issues into consideration, decided to go for mini-LED as an interim monitor while waiting for OLED tech to mature more. Heck, we even have PHOLED nowadays!!!

[jmp]

1st. THANK YOU for this video and comparison. 2nd. Yes, the QD-OLED looks better on *some* content. But the brightness of the mini-LED is very apparent. And I agree with you, the mini LED stands toe to toe or is better than the AW on 60% of the scenes! I live in Canada and just ordered the mini LED Neo G8 for $999 (CAD) from Best Buy. The Alienware is currently on sale from Dell for $1349. We pay 13% tax where I live, so that $350 =$395. So the AW will cost me $1524 total while the Neo G8 cost me $1128. Difference of $399! So the question is, while in a direct side by side comparison the QD-OLED does look better clearer on SOME scenes, while the Neo G8 looks just as good or better on many scenes, does the QD-OLED justify a difference of $399 more? The OLED warranty from Dell will expire in 3 yrs, while the mini-led does not require it. So, I think for most people who don't have a QD-OLED beside them, the mini-led will be amazing for them. If the blooming is very noticeable for me, I will return the mini-led. BUT based on your excellent G7 vs G8 video from last year, i don't expect that to be an an issue and saving $399 def feels better too!
3rd. Your videos are among the very best I have seen on YouTube! Thank you and keep it up.

[stevecolby]

I have the Neo G8 and I’ve been wanting to pull the trigger on a new 4K OLED but I think seeing how good I have it now and knowing that later this year there’s more competition coming, I think I’ll wait.

[alexvswrld]

Another Excellent video bro! I was excited for this one because I was able to get the Neo G8 from Samsung for $400 by using my edu account. Part of me wanted me to wait for more QD Oled monitors, but it was hard to pass up on that deal. Your comparison helps me feel better about my choice.

[rmnyi]

“The eyes don’t lie”. Well, I must confess that after a few beers and while in low light conditions, my eyes have lied to me a couple of times. 🤣

[rayestrada]

Thanks for the review. I have the neo g7 and I think I'll keep it for a good while

[gregwakolbinger]

What an excellent episode!! Exactly what I need. So many good monitors coming and need to see side to side comparisons to have any idea which I prefer.