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Dell Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3225QF) vs Dell Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)

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DellAlienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW3225QF)DellAlienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024July 2026
Display
Screen size31.6″31.5″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness139 pixels per inch93 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDVA
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)250 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits450 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR 400
HDR formatsDolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,500,000:13,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage99%95%
Screen finish–Matte
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2–
ShapeCurved (1700R)Curved (1500R)
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSyncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
Colour accuracyΔE2000 < 2 (average) in sRGB and DCI-P3 preset modes–
HDR detailVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black, Dolby Vision; 450 cd/m² (TB400), 1,000 cd/m² HDR peak450 cd/m² (typical) with HDR; VESA DisplayHDR 400; Dolby Vision
Response time detail–1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey
Variable refresh range–48–240 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.1814 mm x 0.1814 mm0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm (93 ppi)
Eye care–Hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-free
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports3 × USB-A, USB-CUSB-C, USB-A
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz FRL, HDR and VRR; one with eARC for Dolby Atmos pass-through2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, FRL, HDR and VRR; eARC/ARC
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz with DSC and HDR1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, HDR and VRR
USB hub detailUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) hub with one USB-B upstream; 2 x USB-A on the back; 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (BC1.2 charging) in the quick access portsUSB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; front 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (data, charging up to 15 W)
Picture by picture–Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.35 kg9.63 kg
Height adjustment0–110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°–
PivotNone (don't use in portrait)–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand715.56 x 305.72 x 472.77–582.77 mm (W x D x H)707.42 x 232 x 473.75–583.33 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand715.56 x 106.44 x 421.92 mm (W x D x H)707.42 x 121.65 x 418.67 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand6 kg6.72 kg
Colours–Black
Power and support
Power use42.5 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 190 W maximum33 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 112.4 W maximum
Energy class–G
Power supply–100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)
SoftwareAlienware Command Center, Dell Display and Peripheral Manager–
CertificationsVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync DisplayAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, VESA DisplayHDR 400, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light
Warranty3 years limited (UK)3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxStand riser and base, power cable, HDMI 2.1 FRL cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable, USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable, microfibre clothStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), Alienware sticker

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