Dell
Dell S3422DWG
34″ · VA 144Hz curved
80
/ 100
From $499
VS
Alienware AW3225QF wins by 13
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, Dell S3422DWG 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 Dell S3422DWG 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
Dell S3422DWG 80
vs 93 Alienware AW3225QF
Score breakdown
Dell S3422DWG
80 color 80
motion 90
hdr 62
features 78
Alienware AW3225QF
93 color 96
motion 98
hdr 94
features 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell S3422DWG | Alienware AW3225QF |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | VA 144Hz curved | QD-OLED |
| Size | 34" | — |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Resolution | — | 3840×2160 |
| Refresh | — | 240Hz |
| Connectivity | — | DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W |
Dell S3422DWG
Pros
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
Cons
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
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: Dell S3422DWG vs Alienware AW3225QF
Which is better, Dell S3422DWG or Alienware AW3225QF? +
Alienware AW3225QF scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Dell S3422DWG worth the price? +
At $499, Dell S3422DWG delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in motion.
Is Alienware AW3225QF worth the price? +
At $1,199, Alienware AW3225QF delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in motion.
Does Dell S3422DWG 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.