Dell S2722QC
27″ · 4K IPS · 60Hz
Alienware AW3225QF
32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · Curved
Alienware AW3225QF takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell S2722QC lands at 82 and Alienware AW3225QF at 93. That puts Alienware AW3225QF ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Dell S2722QC if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
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
Dell S2722QCSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Dell S2722QC more score per dollar ($399 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell S2722QC | Alienware AW3225QF |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 4K IPS | QD-OLED |
| Size | 27" | — |
| Refresh | 60Hz | ▲ 240Hz |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Resolution | — | 3840×2160 |
| Connectivity | — | DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W |
Dell S2722QC
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −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: Dell S2722QC vs Alienware AW3225QF
Which is better, Dell S2722QC or Alienware AW3225QF? +
Alienware AW3225QF scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Dell S2722QC worth the price? +
At $399, Dell S2722QC delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.
Is Alienware AW3225QF worth the price? +
At $1,199, Alienware AW3225QF delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in motion.
Does Dell S2722QC 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, Dell S2722QC or Alienware AW3225QF? +
Alienware AW3225QF — leads on hdr (94 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Dell S2722QC or Alienware AW3225QF? +
Dell S2722QC — more score per dollar ($399 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.