Between the Alienware AW3225QF and M27Q X, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in peak brightness and response time (gtg), while the M27Q X wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the M27Q X scores 65.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3225QF edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.8 vs 65.7), but the 7.1-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 peak brightness, response time (gtg), screen size, among others.
Pick the M27Q X if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, g-sync, freesync, 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
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 90.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 0.3 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 17.04% more. 31.6 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 7.61% more. 99 % vs 92 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 15 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 0.3 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 92 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 15 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or M27Q X?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 240Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or M27Q X?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 0.3ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or M27Q X have USB-C with power delivery?+
M27Q X offers USB-C with 15W power delivery.
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