Many OLED monitors share the same features, making buying decisions more difficult. However, the curved 32-inch Alienware AW3225QF display offers several unique perks. It has a distinctive appearance and also supports Dolby Vision, which most alternatives lack. Along with the boosted brightness of QD-OLED technology, competitive gamers also benefit from a 240Hz refresh rate.
As part of Cyber Monday deals, the Alienware monitor is discounted by $400, bringing its price to $799.99. Buyers with new Dell accounts can also save another 10% and spend only $719.99, the lowest sale price yet.
The Alienware AW3225QF doesn't try to blend in
Staying loyal to the Alienware aesthetic seen in its desktops and laptops, the AW3225QF design also caters to gamers. The back of the OLED monitor lights up with two customizable RGB zones. The black-and-white color scheme becomes less noticeable at the front of the display. It also ships with enough ergonomic adjustments to be practical for most office setups.
While the 32-inch Alienware monitor has a 1700R curvature, reviews explain that it’s not pronounced enough to distort text. A 4K resolution and ample screen space also make it ideal to display multiple apps.
Although QD-OLED panels look more vibrant, the AW3225QF may not be suited for the brightest rooms. Otherwise, its deep blacks and wide color palette can be appreciated in most scenarios. Gloomy games benefit, but the Alienware monitor also excels during movie-watching. Flat alternatives like the MSI MPG 321URX lack Dolby Vision support, which some streaming services offer.
OLED monitor advantages and disadvantages
By embracing G-Sync, the 4K OLED monitor on sale for Cyber Monday has obvious appeal for PC gamers. Even PS5 and Xbox Series X users can experience 120Hz visuals without noticeable stuttering. In addition to DisplayPort 1.4, the display also has a pair of high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 connections.
The Alienware AW3225QF shares the stellar picture quality of other OLED gaming monitors. That said, it’s more prone to burn-in than IPS or Mini-LED options. Fortunately, Dell bundles a three-year warranty with purchases that covers these potential defects.
The curved monitor has a few other shortcomings, such as the lack of an analog audio-out port for speakers. Nevertheless, for as low as $719.99, it forces no compromises with gaming performance and boasts some unexpected capabilities.
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