Alienware
Alienware AW3225QF
32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · Curved
93
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Alienware AW3225QF wins by 3
Dell
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
32″ 4K IPS Black · Thunderbolt 5
90
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Alienware AW3225QF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Alienware AW3225QF lands at 93 and Dell UltraSharp U3225QE at 90. That puts Alienware AW3225QF ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 UltraSharp U3225QE if…
- ✓Best text clarity in class
- ✓Thunderbolt 5 140 W PD
- ✓IPS Black 3000:1 contrast
Alienware AW3225QF 93
vs 90 Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Score breakdown
Alienware AW3225QF
93 color 96
motion 98
hdr 94
features 92
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
90 color 92
motion 70
hdr 64
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Alienware AW3225QF | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | IPS Black |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Refresh | ▲ 240Hz | 60Hz |
| Connectivity | DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W | TB5 140 W PD, HDMI, DP 2.1, USB hub |
Alienware AW3225QF
Pros
- +4K 240Hz QD-OLED
- +Dolby Vision HDR
- +Excellent HDR brightness for OLED
Cons
- −Curve isn’t for everyone
- −OLED burn-in risk
- −Stand large
Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Pros
- +Best text clarity in class
- +Thunderbolt 5 140 W PD
- +IPS Black 3000:1 contrast
Cons
- −60Hz only
- −No HDR brilliance
- −Color gamut not wide
FAQ: Alienware AW3225QF vs Dell UltraSharp U3225QE
Which is better, Alienware AW3225QF or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE? +
Alienware AW3225QF scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 UltraSharp U3225QE worth the price? +
At $1,099, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in features.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or Dell UltraSharp U3225QE 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.