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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium gaming experience with excellent color quality and are willing to invest more, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) provides superior performance, higher brightness, and a greater range of colors. It's also well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is typically much less expensive and still offers good productivity features and decent color performance for digital photo editing, although it falls short in gaming due to a poorer refresh rate and response time. It won't deliver the same level of vibrancy and contrast as the QD-OLED model. Choose the Alienware for top-tier gaming and vibrant media or the U3223QE for good productivity and casual media consumption at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
3.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity, though the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.7
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Glossy
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$880
$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 U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $880.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $880 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 nits | 438 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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