Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 31.6 " | 32 " |
| G-Sync | true | false |
Between the Alienware AW3225QF and Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD), the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in g-sync, while the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins on screen size. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 78.1 and the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) scores 78.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (78.1 vs 78.2). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Alienware AW3225QF if you care most about g-sync. The biggest gaps in its favor are g-sync. The single most decisive one: Has G-Sync.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) 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. The single most decisive one: Screen size — 1.27% more. 32 " vs 31.6 ".
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), peak brightness, 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.
Which should you buy: Dell - Alienware AW3225QF or Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?
Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) leads the current Mars Score by 0.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Dell - Alienware AW3225QF if…
Dell - Alienware AW3225QF has the measurable edge on has g sync.
Choose Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) if…
Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) has the measurable edge on screen size in.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Dell - Alienware AW3225QF wins
- ▲Has G-Sync.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins
- ▲Screen size — 1.27% more. 32 " vs 31.6 ".
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 31.6 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | false | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 0 W |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) refreshes at 240Hz vs 240Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) responds in 0.03ms vs 0.03ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Neither offers USB-C with power delivery.