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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high dynamic range and peak brightness for immersive gaming and media consumption, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF edges out slightly with better HDR peak brightness and thus may provide more vibrant visuals in those scenarios. However, if your decision leans towards overall competitive gaming performance, the Asus PG32UCDM offers robust features like a wider variable refresh rate range and strobing support, which can provide a smoother experience during fast-paced games. Both monitors are OLED with similar color accuracy and resolution, making them both excellent for productivity and digital photo editing, but for those who need a monitor equipped with more ports, the Dell has additional USB ports and offers USB power delivery. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Cost
$1,300
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.4
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.0
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.7
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 31.5" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 244 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 448 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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