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Updated April 11, 2024·
Choosing between the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) depends on what you prioritize. If you want a larger screen and are focused on competitive gaming with a very responsive display, the AOC might be a better fit. However, if you're looking for higher resolution, better brightness for HDR content, and a glossy finish that can enhance image clarity, the Dell Alienware could be a better option, despite its smaller screen size. The Dell also may offer better text quality which can be important for productivity. Both monitors are OLED, so you'll get excellent contrast and color depth with either choice. If you're into media consumption and productivity, the Dell seems to have a slight edge. Keep in mind, though, it is somewhat less expensive, so it might offer a better value for your money depending on your exact needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
- The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Productivity
3.8
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,400
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 44.5" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-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 | 200 nits | 244 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 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 | No | 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 | 83 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 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 | 3 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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