Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM
Between the Alienware AW3225QF and ROG Swift PG39WCDM, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in several specs, while the ROG Swift PG39WCDM wins on peak brightness and screen size. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the ROG Swift PG39WCDM scores 79.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG39WCDM edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.8 vs 79.8), but the 7.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Alienware AW3225QF doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the ROG Swift PG39WCDM 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 peak brightness, screen size, usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ROG Swift PG39WCDM 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 30.00% more. 1300 nits vs 1000 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 23.42% more. 39 " vs 31.6 ".
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 " | 39 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | true | true |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nits | 1300 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 ROG Swift PG39WCDM?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 240Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or ROG Swift PG39WCDM?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 0.03ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or ROG Swift PG39WCDM have USB-C with power delivery?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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