Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)

Released July 2026

Alienware's lower-priced 31.5-inch curved gaming monitor, a 2560 x 1440 VA panel at 240Hz with DisplayHDR 400 and two HDMI 2.1 FRL ports, for gamers who want a big screen without OLED prices.

Size: 31.5″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440
PPI: 93
Panel: VA
Refresh: 240 Hz
Brightness: 400 nits
HDR: 400
USB-C power: –

Gaming

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is strong value for a large curved 240Hz screen, praising its high brightness, solid contrast and responsive gaming. Expert Reviews and Club386 both found the backlight unusually uneven, Expert Reviews also noted smearing in dark scenes, and Trusted Reviews criticised the limited stand adjustment.

From trustedreviews.com, expertreviews.co.uk and club386.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 31.5″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness: 93 pixels per inch
Panel: VA
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey): 1 ms
Brightness (typical): 400 nits
HDR peak brightness: 450 nits
HDR certification: DisplayHDR 400
HDR formats: Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio: 3,000:1
Colour range: 95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage: 95%
Screen finish: Matte
Shape: Curved (1500R)
Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth: 1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
HDR detail: 450 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 angles: 178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch: 0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm (93 ppi)
Eye care: Hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-free

Connections

Video inputs: 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C charging: None
USB ports: USB-C, USB-A
Ethernet: No
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: 2 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 detail: 1 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 detail: USB 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 adjusts: Height, tilt
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 9.63 kg
Height adjustment: 110 mm
Tilt: -5° to 21°
VESA pattern: 100 x 100 mm
Size with stand: 707.42 x 232 x 473.75–583.33 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand: 707.42 x 121.65 x 418.67 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand: 6.72 kg
Colours: Black

Power and support

Power use: 33 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)
Certifications: AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, VESA DisplayHDR 400, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light
Warranty: 3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the box: Stand, 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

Pros and cons

Pros

240Hz at 2560 x 1440 over DisplayPort and both HDMI 2.1 FRL ports
VA panel with 3000:1 contrast, 95% DCI-P3 and Dolby Vision
HDMI eARC/ARC, PiP/PbP and a front USB-C port with 15 W charging

Cons

2560 x 1440 across 31.5 inches is 93 ppi
Stand adjusts for height and tilt only; no swivel or pivot
Energy class G, 33 W in on mode

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
MSIMAG 321CQF E18	31.5″	2560 × 1440	93	VA	180 Hz	300 nits	–	–	Apr 2025
MSIMAG 325QF E18V	31.5″	2560 × 1440	93	VA	180 Hz	300 nits	–	–	Jun 2025
MSIMPG 346CQRF X24	34″	3440 × 1440	110	VA	240 Hz	400 nits	400	98 W	May 2025

Sources

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