Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B
Between the Alienware AW3225QF and UltraGear 45GX950A-B, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in refresh rate and dci-p3 coverage, while the UltraGear 45GX950A-B wins on screen size and peak brightness. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the UltraGear 45GX950A-B scores 83.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 45GX950A-B is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.0 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, dci-p3 coverage, panel type.
Pick the UltraGear 45GX950A-B 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, peak brightness, usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraGear 45GX950A-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
- ▲Refresh rate — 45.45% more. 240 Hz vs 165 Hz.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 0.51% more. 99 % vs 98.5 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs OLED).
Why LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B wins
- ▲Screen size — 42.41% more. 45 " vs 31.6 ".
- ▲Peak brightness — 30.00% more. 1300 nits vs 1000 nits.
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 90 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 " | 45 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | OLED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | true | true |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 165 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nits | 1300 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98.5 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 UltraGear 45GX950A-B?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or UltraGear 45GX950A-B?+
UltraGear 45GX950A-B responds in 0.03ms vs 0.03ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or UltraGear 45GX950A-B have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraGear 45GX950A-B offers USB-C with 90W power delivery.
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