Apple
Apple Studio Display
27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Alienware AW3225QF wins by 6
Alienware
Alienware AW3225QF
32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · Curved
93
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Alienware AW3225QF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and Alienware AW3225QF at 93. That puts Alienware AW3225QF ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Studio Display if…
- ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- ✓Great color out of the box
- ✓Single-cable dock via TB3
Pick Alienware AW3225QF if…
- ✓4K 240Hz QD-OLED
- ✓Dolby Vision HDR
- ✓Excellent HDR brightness for OLED
Apple Studio Display 87
vs 93 Alienware AW3225QF
Score breakdown
Apple Studio Display
87 color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
Alienware AW3225QF
93 color 96
motion 98
hdr 94
features 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Studio Display | Alienware AW3225QF |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS LCD | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | ▲ 5120×2880 | 3840×2160 |
| Refresh | 60Hz | ▲ 240Hz |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C | DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W |
Apple Studio Display
Pros
- +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- +Great color out of the box
- +Single-cable dock via TB3
Cons
- −60Hz only
- −No HDR
- −Webcam mediocre
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
FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs Alienware AW3225QF
Which is better, Apple Studio Display or Alienware AW3225QF? +
Alienware AW3225QF scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +
At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.
Is Alienware AW3225QF worth the price? +
At $1,199, Alienware AW3225QF delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in motion.
Does Apple Studio Display or Alienware AW3225QF 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.