Between the Alienware AW3225QF and ProArt PA32UCXR, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in refresh rate and response time (gtg), while the ProArt PA32UCXR wins on peak brightness and screen size. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the ProArt PA32UCXR scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3225QF edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.8 vs 65.4), but the 7.4-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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), dci-p3 coverage, among others.
Pick the ProArt PA32UCXR 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 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
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 60.00% more. 1600 nits vs 1000 nits.
- ▲Screen size — 1.27% more. 32 " vs 31.6 ".
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 96 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nits | 1600 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | ASUS - ProArt PA32UCXR |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 96 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or ProArt PA32UCXR?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or ProArt PA32UCXR have USB-C with power delivery?+
ProArt PA32UCXR offers USB-C with 96W power delivery.
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