Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B
Between the Alienware AW3225QF and UltraGear 27GP950-B, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in response time (gtg) and peak brightness, while the UltraGear 27GP950-B wins on several specs. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the UltraGear 27GP950-B scores 78.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 27GP950-B edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.8 vs 78.2), but the 5.4-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 response time (gtg), peak brightness, refresh rate, among others.
The UltraGear 27GP950-B similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraGear 27GP950-B 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
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Peak brightness — 66.67% more. 1000 nits vs 600 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 50.00% more. 240 Hz vs 160 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 17.04% more. 31.6 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 160 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 600 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | LG - UltraGear 27GP950-B |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | — |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 160Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or UltraGear 27GP950-B?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or UltraGear 27GP950-B have USB-C with power delivery?+
Neither offers USB-C with power delivery.
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