Dell Alienware AW3225QF

Dell Alienware AW3225QF

A 32-inch curved 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with Dolby Vision and two full HDMI 2.1 ports, but no USB-C video input.

  • 31.6"
  • 4K
  • 240 Hz
  • QD-OLED
  • DisplayHDR True Black 400

PCPR score

8.6

Excellent

Best price we’ve seen

$1,000Nov 9

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The short version

Alienware's AW3225QF is a 31.6-inch 1700R curved 4K QD-OLED with a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms rated response, Dolby Vision and DisplayHDR True Black 400. It suits gamers who want OLED contrast at a large size and also connect consoles through its full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports. Reviewers praise the image and speed, but its USB-C port carries no video, and TFTCentral finds Dell's OLED care tools limited despite a three-year burn-in warranty.

Pros

  • 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with a 1700R curve and 0.03 ms rated response
  • Dolby Vision and DisplayHDR True Black 400 for HDR content
  • Two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports suit consoles as well as PCs, per TFTCentral
  • Three-year warranty covering burn-in, per TFTCentral

Cons

  • USB-C is data-only with no DP Alt Mode video, per TFTCentral
  • DisplayPort is 1.4 rather than 2.1
  • TFTCentral finds Dell's OLED care options limited

Best for

  • PC and console gamers who want a large curved 4K OLED
  • Buyers prioritizing picture quality over USB-C connectivity

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Full specifications

Display

Screen size
31.6"
Horizontal resolution
3,840 px
Vertical resolution
2,160 px
Resolution
4K
Aspect ratio
16:9
Refresh rate
240 Hz
Panel
QD-OLED
Curvature
1700R
SDR brightness
250 nits
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 400
DCI-P3 coverage
99 %

Performance

Response time
0.03 ms
Variable refresh
G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync

Ports & I/O

HDMI inputs
2
HDMI version
2.1
DisplayPort inputs
1
DisplayPort version
1.4
USB-C video inputs
0

Features

Speakers
No

Fit

VESA mount
100x100
Weight without stand
6 kg
Height-adjustable stand
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • VESA 100x100; Dell lists about 13.2 lb (6 kg) for the panel, so check your arm's rating
  • DisplayPort is 1.4 with DSC, and HDMI 2.1 ports run at full 48 Gbps for 4K 240 Hz

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Video reviews

Overview · Guide

Best Settings Guide for the Dell Alienware AW3225QF

TFTCentral

TFTCentral shares recommended SDR and HDR settings for the Dell Alienware AW3225QF monitor for PC and console use.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Five-star Editor's Choice praising rich contrast, more color volume than most OLEDs, perfect motion resolution and low lag, and listing no meaningful weaknesses.

    5/5 · 2024-05-08

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  • TFTCentral

    Positive

    Impressed by the 4K 240 Hz panel, low lag and console support, but it notes limited OLED care options and that rival 32-inch models offer more features and connections.

  • PC Gamer · Jeremy Laird

    Positive

    Scores it 92 for spectacular 4K QD-OLED visuals, while warning that it isn't cheap and can be somewhat complicated to live with.

    92/100 · 2024-04-12

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  • r/OLED_Gaming · u/EmbarrassedEscape757

    Mixed

    A year-long owner finds HDR inconsistent, with some games looking washed out or overly dark, and questions whether calibration or poor per-game HDR implementation is to blame.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Can the AW3225QF connect to a laptop over USB-C?

Not for video. TFTCentral confirms the single USB-C port is limited to data and basic charging with no DP Alt Mode, so use HDMI or DisplayPort for the picture.

Does the AW3225QF work well with consoles?

Yes. TFTCentral confirms two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports with VRR, and it also supports Dolby Vision and HDMI-CEC, which suit PS5 or Xbox Series X use.

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