Customers consistently note the AW3225DM monitor's overall performance meets expectations, with a smooth refresh rate and fantastic resolution and color. The monitor's design is also well-received, and the screen size is considered impressive. However, some customers feel the monitor should include speakers, and a few have observed some light bleed on black details.
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Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor - AW3225DM. Bring the action to life on a curved 32” QHD gaming monitor featuring vivid colors and smooth visuals.

Samsung’s 32” Odyssey G5 G51F Gaming Monitor boasts incredibly detailed, pin-sharp images with QHD resolution (2560x1440). HDR10 provides brighter highlights, improved contrast and color accuracy, making every scene feel more vivid and realistic. 180Hz Refresh Rate and near-instant 1ms Response Time (MPRT) captures all your moves with reduced lag for ultra-smooth gameplay. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro reduces choppiness, screen lag, and image tears. Black Equalizer allows you to adjust dark areas in games, so you can locate opponents hiding in the deepest shadows. Virtual Aim Point allows you to hit your marks with next-level accuracy, giving you the optimal aim with crosshairs on the screen. Auto Source Switch+ instantly switches to a new source signal when connected devices are turned on, without having to use multiple inputs. Ergonomic stand makes it simple to tilt and adjust the monitor for total gaming comfort.

AOC CU34G2XP 34” Curved Gaming Monitor with WQHD 3440 x 1440 resolution delivers stunning visuals and world-class responsiveness, featuring FreeSync Premium tear-free immersion, VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 mode visual enhancement, and 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. The VA Wide View also allows for 178/178-degree viewing angles, and consistent image quality when viewing the monitor from all angles. In addition, this monitor comes with Low Blue Mode and Flick-Free technology to protect the user's eyes, as well as 2 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort and 4 USB 3.2 interface ports for convenient connectivity.

Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor - AW2725DM. Bring your favorite games to life in a 27” QHD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel, vivid color and smooth visuals.
| Pros for Alienware - AW3225DM 32" VA LED Curved QHD 180Hz 1ms FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HDR (HDMI, DisplayPort) - Interstellar Indigo | |||
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| Overall Performance, Refresh Rate, Resolution, Design | Refresh Rate, Picture Quality, Performance, Size, Adjustability | Overall Performance, Refresh Rate, Resolution, Screen Size, Curvature | Refresh Rate, Resolution, Design, Color Quality, Connectivity |
| Cons for Alienware - AW3225DM 32" VA LED Curved QHD 180Hz 1ms FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HDR (HDMI, DisplayPort) - Interstellar Indigo | |||
| Speakers | Speakers, Brightness | Speakers, Buttons | Speakers |