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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you are a competitive gamer or someone who enjoys HDR gaming and media with vibrant colors, the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is an excellent choice, largely due to its superior refresh rate and response time, enhancing your gaming experience with smoother motion without ghosting. However, for tasks like digital and print photo editing where accurate colors are vital, the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) with its wider color gamut and color precision would be a better fit, even though it costs more. Neither monitor is the best for casual gaming, but if media consumption is a priority, the Dell's OLED will offer more striking contrasts and deeper blacks. 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$2,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 244 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.4 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
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 | 2 | |
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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