Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
15″ · Portable USB-C
Alienware AW3225QF
32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · Curved
Alienware AW3225QF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC lands at 80 and Alienware AW3225QF at 93. That puts Alienware AW3225QF ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Asus ZenScreen MB16AC if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Pick Alienware AW3225QF if…
- ✓4K 240Hz QD-OLED
- ✓Dolby Vision HDR
- ✓Excellent HDR brightness for OLED
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
Asus ZenScreen MB16ACSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC more score per dollar ($279 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Asus ZenScreen MB16AC | Alienware AW3225QF |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Portable USB-C | QD-OLED |
| Size | 15" | — |
| Release year | 2018 | — |
| Resolution | — | 3840×2160 |
| Refresh | — | 240Hz |
| Connectivity | — | DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W |
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
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
FAQ: Asus ZenScreen MB16AC vs Alienware AW3225QF
Which is better, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Alienware AW3225QF? +
Alienware AW3225QF scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Asus ZenScreen MB16AC worth the price? +
At $279, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in color.
Is Alienware AW3225QF worth the price? +
At $1,199, Alienware AW3225QF delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in motion.
Does Asus ZenScreen MB16AC 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.
Which is better for picture quality, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Alienware AW3225QF? +
Alienware AW3225QF — leads on hdr (94 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Asus ZenScreen MB16AC or Alienware AW3225QF? +
Asus ZenScreen MB16AC — more score per dollar ($279 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.