Alienware AW3225QF
32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · Curved
Samsung ViewFinity S9
27″ · 5K IPS
Alienware AW3225QF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Alienware AW3225QF lands at 93 and Samsung ViewFinity S9 at 88. That puts Alienware AW3225QF ahead by 5 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 Samsung ViewFinity S9 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
Alienware AW3225QFSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Alienware AW3225QF more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Alienware AW3225QF | Samsung ViewFinity S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | 5K IPS |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | — |
| Refresh | 240Hz | — |
| Connectivity | DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W | — |
| Size | — | 27" |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
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
Samsung ViewFinity S9
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Alienware AW3225QF vs Samsung ViewFinity S9
Which is better, Alienware AW3225QF or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +
Alienware AW3225QF scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +
At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or Samsung ViewFinity S9 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 Samsung ViewFinity S9? +
Alienware AW3225QF — leads on hdr (94 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Alienware AW3225QF or Samsung ViewFinity S9? +
Alienware AW3225QF — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.