Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE
Between the Alienware AW3225QF and UltraSharp U2725QE, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in peak brightness and refresh rate, while the UltraSharp U2725QE wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3225QF is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.5 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 peak brightness, refresh rate, response time (gtg), among others.
Pick the UltraSharp U2725QE if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
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 — 122.22% more. 1000 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 17.04% more. 31.6 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 140 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | truelead |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 140 Wlead |
| KVM | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or UltraSharp U2725QE?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or UltraSharp U2725QE?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or UltraSharp U2725QE have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraSharp U2725QE offers USB-C with 140W power delivery.
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