Alienware AW3225QF
32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · Curved
Dell S3422DWG
34″ · VA 144Hz curved
Alienware AW3225QF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Alienware AW3225QF lands at 93 and Dell S3422DWG at 80. That puts Alienware AW3225QF ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Alienware AW3225QF if…
- ✓4K 240Hz QD-OLED
- ✓Dolby Vision HDR
- ✓Excellent HDR brightness for OLED
Pick Dell S3422DWG if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Alienware AW3225QFColor accuracy and HDR performance
Alienware AW3225QF leads on hdr (94 vs 62).
Value for money
Dell S3422DWGSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Dell S3422DWG more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Alienware AW3225QF | Dell S3422DWG |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | VA 144Hz curved |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | — |
| Refresh | 240Hz | — |
| Connectivity | DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W | — |
| Size | — | 34" |
| Release year | — | 2021 |
Alienware AW3225QF
- +4K 240Hz QD-OLED
- +Dolby Vision HDR
- +Excellent HDR brightness for OLED
- −Curve isn’t for everyone
- −OLED burn-in risk
- −Stand large
Dell S3422DWG
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Alienware AW3225QF vs Dell S3422DWG
Which is better, Alienware AW3225QF or Dell S3422DWG? +
Alienware AW3225QF scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Alienware AW3225QF worth the price? +
At $1,199, Alienware AW3225QF delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in motion.
Is Dell S3422DWG worth the price? +
At $499, Dell S3422DWG delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in motion.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or Dell S3422DWG last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, Alienware AW3225QF or Dell S3422DWG? +
Alienware AW3225QF — leads on hdr (94 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Alienware AW3225QF or Dell S3422DWG? +
Dell S3422DWG — more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.