Between the Alienware AW3225QF and PD3225U, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in refresh rate and peak brightness, while the PD3225U wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the PD3225U scores 63.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3225QF is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Alienware AW3225QF if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
Pick the PD3225U if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Alienware AW3225QF is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dell - Alienware AW3225QF wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
- ▲Screen size — 0.32% more. 31.6 " vs 31.5 ".
Why BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | BenQ - PD3225U |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 "lead | 31.5 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | BenQ - PD3225U |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | BenQ - PD3225U |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 90 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or PD3225U?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or PD3225U?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or PD3225U have USB-C with power delivery?+
PD3225U offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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