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Dell - Alienware AW3225QF vs Dell - UltraSharp U3825QW

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Alienware AW3225QFDELLRENDER
Probe A
Dell
Alienware AW3225QF
72.8/ 100B
Performance84· 45%
Panel60· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
UltraSharp U3825QWDELLRENDER
Probe B
Dell
UltraSharp U3825QW
71.2/ 100B
Performance70· 45%
Panel72· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
Quick verdict

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.

Buying advice

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.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Panel

SpecDell - Alienware AW3225QFDell - UltraSharp U3825QW
Screen size31.6 "37.5 "lead
Panel typeQD-OLEDleadIPS
Resolution4K4K
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Curvedtruetrue

Performance

SpecDell - Alienware AW3225QFDell - UltraSharp U3825QW
Refresh rate240 Hzlead120 Hz
Response time (GtG)0.03 mslead5 ms
Peak brightness1000 nitslead450 nits
DCI-P3 coverage99 %99 %
HDRtruetrue
G-Synctrueleadfalse
FreeSynctrueleadfalse

Connectivity

SpecDell - Alienware AW3225QFDell - UltraSharp U3825QW
HDMI ports22
DisplayPort ports11
USB-C inputfalsetruelead
USB-C Power Delivery0 W140 Wlead
KVMfalsetruelead
Reader questions

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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