Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K
Between the Alienware AW3225QF and Legion Y32p-30 4K, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in peak brightness / response time (gtg), while the Legion Y32p-30 4K wins on screen size / usb-c power delivery. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the Legion Y32p-30 4K scores 69.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3225QF edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.8 vs 69.2), but the 3.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 peak brightness, response time (gtg), refresh rate, among others.
Pick the Legion Y32p-30 4K if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are screen size, usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, freesync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Dell - Alienware AW3225QF wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 122.22% more. 1000 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 66.67% more. 240 Hz vs 144 Hz.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 3.13% more. 99 % vs 96 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K wins
- ▲Screen size — 1.27% more. 32 " vs 31.6 ".
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 144 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 96 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Lenovo - Legion Y32p-30 4K |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 90 Wlead |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 144Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or Legion Y32p-30 4K?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or Legion Y32p-30 4K have USB-C with power delivery?+
Legion Y32p-30 4K offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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