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
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.