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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize a larger screen and higher resolution for a more immersive gaming and media consumption experience, and you don't mind spending more, go for the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED). However, if you prefer to save money and still enjoy excellent performance with a slightly wider format, which can be great for productivity and gaming, the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is a strong choice. Keep in mind that while both offer high-quality visuals and colors, the former might provide slightly better brightness for HDR content. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
  • Good for productivity
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
  • The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED).

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

6.0
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
5.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.

Productivity

7.0
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$1,200
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
$900
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

$1,800

The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) costs $900.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.7
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Media Consumption

9.7
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
240 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) is excellent.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
AW3225QF
AW3423DWF
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$900
Screen Size
32"34"
Resolution
3840 x 21603440 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz165Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
244 nits240 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
448 nits459 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %99.1 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.4 ms1.4 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz20 - 165 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/107.1/10
Ghosting Score
9.9/109.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
140 PPI110 PPI
Coating
GlossyGlossy
Text Clarity Score
6.9/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
8/107.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
01
HDMI 2.1 Ports
20
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Jeremy Laird | May 2023
"It may seem like a minor tweak, but the addition of a glossy anti-glare coating makes all the difference. It really lets the OLED panel rip. That this revised "F" model is also cheaper than the OG Alienware OLED and the similarly glossy Philips competition seals the deal. This is our new favourite among the OLED monitor massive."

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