Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Between the Alienware AW3225QF and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in refresh rate and response time (gtg), while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3225QF is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.5 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, response time (gtg), peak brightness, among others.
Pick the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
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.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 17.04% more. 31.6 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1lead | 0 |
| 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 ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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