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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 781 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are satisfied with the AW3225QF monitor's picture quality, smooth refresh rates, and vibrant colors. The OLED quality and HDR performance also receive positive feedback. Some customers feel that built-in audio should be included, while others express concerns about the price. A few customers have noted the lack of an aux port.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    99.9% perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This isTHE most beautifully looking screen I’ve ever seen. The only “flaw” is no headphone jack to connect either speakers or headphones. So be ready to have to plug everything directly into whatever device you’re using with this screen. Other than that the image is picture perfect. And the barely curved screen is a non issue. And I don’t like curved screens.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A designer’s dream .. finally an OLED that works

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a designer, I’ve waited a long time for an OLED monitor that’s actually viable for professional work... and the Alienware AW3225QF finally delivers. I’ve been using it side-by-side with my Apple Studio Display, and surprisingly, I prefer the Alienware. The color accuracy, contrast, and clarity on this QD-OLED panel are stunning. Blacks are truly black (not “dark gray”), and the fine details in gradients, textures, and UI elements are razor sharp. It’s crisp enough for pixel-perfect design work in Figma, Illustrator, and Photoshop, without the weird color shifts or oversaturation you sometimes get on older OLED panels. I was skeptical about using a curved screen for design, but the curve is subtle enough that it doesn’t distort your layout or make straight lines feel off. The 240Hz refresh rate is overkill for design, but it makes UI motion design and even scrolling feel butter smooth. Whether I’m deep into branding work or web layout, this monitor keeps up and inspires. The added bonus? It’s also a beast for gaming if that's your thing. If you’re a creative who’s been waiting for a no-compromise OLED monitor, this is the one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glorious

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This monitor is absolutely glorious. I bought this on Dell’s website in January and almost have half a year with it. This monitor has been such a joy to be able to use every day, especially with a RTX 4080 Super to be able to get to the 240fps this monitor claims to hit (it does).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great monitor!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent colors and deep blacks, the screen is an impressive size and looks absolutely beautiful when being used for games. I also use it for photoshop and LRC and the clarity is phenomenal. Id also like to mention the quality of materials being used is top teir, has some plastic and metal and glass. Its has lighting accents and an rgb accent on the back which looks great, easy to set up, and has more features than id actual use. the monitor was worth every penny of my hard earned money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My first QD-OLED Monitor - WOW!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to admit I was a bit hesitant to spend that kind of money on a PC monitor, but it turns out the Alienware AW3224QF QD-OLED monitor is worth every penny. Once you’ve seen the rich blacks and vibrant colors, it would be hard to go back to a standard monitor. I am not really a gamer, so the fast refresh rate was not high on the list of why I chose this monitor, but it’s nice to have. I have an Alienware desktop, so this was a natural fit to replace my aging 32” monitor. The slight curve to the screen is perfect and doesn’t mess with Photoshop editing whatsoever. My Alienware desktop has an Nvidia 5080 GPU, so it’s capable of driving the monitor to its fullest performance potential. Physically, I love the solid and stylish stand. The RGB lighting on the backside of the monitor gives it a subtle gamer’s vibe but not overpowering, plus it adds a soft ambient glow of light on the wall behind the desk.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Hdr, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the jump to OLED

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded from a 1440p VA panel because I couldn’t stand the dark smearing during browsing or gaming. 2+ hours later of RTings, Reddit, and YouTube reviews, I felt this the jump into OLED with this monitor was more than worth the price. High refresh rate, vivid colors and clarity, and excellent HDR. I’m happy as can be with the AW3225QF. Side note: It was on sale $100 off at the time so that definitely helped my decision to purchase, and if you read anything about Dolby vision integration always being on because of Windows, I can confirm that issue’s been patched out with a new firmware you can download after you set up the monitor. No problems with that since the update.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdr, Picture quality, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It really is the ultimate gaming monitor.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Monitor technology has advanced really rapidly in the last decade. I was using a 1440p 60hz ips panel, and let me say ignorance was bliss. The jump to 4k is great, but the qd oled panel is the real star of the show. The image quality is incredible, no more backlight bleed like ips, and hdr capability on oled is something else. The 240hz refresh rate feels amazing, especially with gsync enabled. This monitor checks all the boxes for gaming in 2025.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdr, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5/5 – Amazing Monitor for PS5 Pro

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been using the Alienware AW3225QF 31.6” with my PS5 Pro, and it has been incredible. The QD-OLED screen delivers amazing colors, deep blacks, and very sharp details. Gameplay feels super smooth thanks to the 120Hz support and low input lag. HDR performance is outstanding and makes every game look more immersive. The curved design adds a great sense of depth without being distracting. Overall, this is one of the best monitors you can buy for the PS5 Pro.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Color, Oled quality, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Outstanding OLED monitor! Great Performance. The colors are Astounding! Would not hesitate to buy again!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Monitor available, and Instore Support= King.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Byron and Kevin were extremely helpful ins tore, the online support, not so much. I am avoiding online sales, and support, it is very poor, but the in store customer service is well above par. The Monitor itself is excellent, a bit pricey, but worth it in my opinion. Screens bright and crisp, refresh is extremely fast, the blacks are insanely dark and vivid.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I’m blown away by the performance! Amazing!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was torn between this and a 34” ultrawide for around the same price. I felt this was going to be easier to get used to coming from a 27” monitor, and I was right! This thing is awesome. HDR is bright enough to make scenes pop, though it isn’t “eye searingly” bright. The refresh rate is nice too, though coming from 144hz to 240hz doesn’t seem like that much of a visual upgrade. I appreciate the built in burn-in test measures as well but I wish the settings menu was easier to navigate. Overall the picture quality is stunning and the on-sale price is imo worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Oled quality, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Could never go back to an LCD after using an OLED

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazingly beautiful monitor. OLED looks crisp, and vibrant. I don't think I can ever go back to stand LCD monitors. Games look crisp, Text looks amazing. My only complaint is that I wish the Brightness could be more stable, and stay where I set it even full screen white, or high brightness scenes in moves and games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great deal for Open Box

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far pretty good, got a floor model, open box excellent condition. everything was in the box. Monitor looks absolutely stunning. Next to my other regular IPS 1080p monitor, it almost feels criminal. Totally worth it for the Sale price. If you've been wanting to upgrade, the jump from 1080p or 1440p IPS to 4k OLED is truly worth it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful display

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful monitor with true blacks and crisp looking. Took a little to really fine tune it, but blows any monitor I've ever had out of the water no contest.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Picture quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Amazing! But…

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic monitor the monitor I’ve been waiting for I purchased it from Dells website. Almost everything is perfect about it. If I had to pick one complaint, it would just be there’s a few minor software bugs that need to be worked out like Dolby vision issues when switching between content and the inability to change your HDR profile without turning off HDR. Kinda weird screen flicker as well.. but overall I would still recommend, doesn’t really affect too much with gaming and the picture. Quality is amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Picture quality
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    Price
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Incredible color accuracy and true depth blacks. The brightness of it also makes for an outstanding upgrade whether you are upgrading from a normal monitor or even a TV if you will be using it for console gaming. My favorite part of this monitor is the nice customization options that allow you to get a unique experience while enjoying the OLED technology at its best. I use it for my Playstation 5 and M1 Macbook Pro and it works like a charm as long as you have the correct cables for your needs. Like most OLED technology, I cannot comment on the burn in just yet, but so far I have used it for short gaming sessions, productivity, and casual viewing. No out the box issues too, but it can be sensitive to smudging like modt panels so I would avoid touching it as much as possible once you set it on a desk. Aside from that, my only issue is the price. I would get it under a sale since I don’t believe it is worth that tremendous price when you have options from Samsung that go on better sales more often. However if the price doesn’t bother you, you won’t regret this monitor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    beautiful monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The colors on this monitor are amazing! the quick response time and size are perfect for my desk

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Refresh rate
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    Audio

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Console experience on a 4K OLED Monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This gaming monitor is Amazing! I’ve been playing all my PlayStation Consoles on a TV for years. This year I did some research to improve my gaming experience, so I looked up some 4K OLED gaming monitors and there were a few options out there, but I ultimately went with the Alienware AW3225QF. I’ve had this monitor for about two months and it’s absolutely stunning! Unlocks a new gaming experience with the high refresh rate and 4K gaming resolution, it almost makes you feel like you’re playing a brand new console. Definitely would recommend. Only negative thing about this monitor is that their are no speakers and I’ve tried to plug my Sonos sound bar thru the HDMI eARC port and it doesn’t produce any sounds, I’ve tried a different sound bar as well still unsuccessful. Not sure if this can be fixed with an update or not, couldn’t find an answer in the instruction manual but if your one that only uses gaming headphones while playing than this is probably not that big of an issue. Definitely would recommend tho. Great monitor for what it’s worth!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Glorious

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The colors, brightness, and motion are stellar. The size is perfect, and the curve is only slight. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Color, Picture quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for gaming, movies, and work

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent monitor for gaming, watching movies, and daily work. Very sharp image, smooth performance, and great colors. Easy to set up and looks great on the desk. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend