Between the Alienware AW3225QF and OMEN 32q QHD, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in peak brightness and response time (gtg), while the OMEN 32q QHD wins on screen size. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the OMEN 32q QHD scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3225QF edges ahead on the Mars Score (72.8 vs 69.4), but the 3.4-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 peak brightness, response time (gtg), refresh rate, among others.
Pick the OMEN 32q QHD 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.
Both ship with comparable usb-c power delivery, g-sync, freesync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Dell - Alienware AW3225QF wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 97.00% less. 0.03 ms vs 1 ms.
- ▲Refresh rate — 45.45% more. 240 Hz vs 165 Hz.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 4.21% more. 99 % vs 95 %.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why HP - OMEN 32q QHD wins
- ▲Screen size — 1.27% more. 32 " vs 31.6 ".
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 165 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 1 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 95 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | true | true |
| FreeSyncⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | HP - OMEN 32q QHD |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | false | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 0 W | 0 W |
| KVM | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Alienware AW3225QF or OMEN 32q QHD?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 165Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or OMEN 32q QHD?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 1ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or OMEN 32q QHD have USB-C with power delivery?+
Neither offers USB-C with power delivery.
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