Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW
Between the Alienware AW3225QF and UltraSharp U3825QW, the Alienware AW3225QF comes out ahead in peak brightness and refresh rate, while the UltraSharp U3825QW wins on screen size and usb-c power delivery. Overall, the Alienware AW3225QF scores 72.8 and the UltraSharp U3825QW scores 71.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.8 vs 71.2). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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 U3825QW 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, usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, 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 — 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.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW wins
- ▲Screen size — 18.67% more. 37.5 " vs 31.6 ".
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 140 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.6 " | 37.5 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | true | true |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1000 nitslead | 450 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - Alienware AW3225QF | Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 U3825QW?+
Alienware AW3225QF refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, Alienware AW3225QF or UltraSharp U3825QW?+
Alienware AW3225QF responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does Alienware AW3225QF or UltraSharp U3825QW have USB-C with power delivery?+
UltraSharp U3825QW offers USB-C with 140W power delivery.
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