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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and need a monitor that's good for everyday productivity and photo editing, the Asus PA329CV could serve you well, offering a clear and sharp image for daily tasks and some casual gaming. However, for those who want the ultimate experience in brightness, contrast, and color performance for HDR gaming and media consumption, and don't mind paying a premium for it, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF will provide a superior experience due to its exceptional contrast and color volume. It's also much better suited for competitive gaming with a very high refresh rate, but its glossy finish might not be ideal in brightly lit environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
448 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
244 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.7
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity, though the Asus PA329CV (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.5
9.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 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 Asus PA329CV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$529
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 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 | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 ms | 0.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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