The Alienware AW3225QF: It's Great for Everything
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- Hey y'all. Here's my review of the Alienware AW3225QF 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor. This is one seriously impressive monitor. It's got that perfect mix of fast response for gaming and resolution for the best visuals. I really feel like this is a monitor that could be used for everything I do. Let me know what you think.
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1:15 Specs
2:53 HDMI 2.1, DP1.4, and Stand
3:33 Color analysis
4:43 MWIII
5:55 Alan Wake 2
7:51 Grand Turismo 7
9:22 MacOS and Productivity
11:38 What could be better
13:08 Thanks for watching!
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This has got to be one of the best monitors I've ever used. Let me know what y'all think of it. I'm interested to hear what questions you have about it.
I just bought one, and I'm really liking it. The last monitor I bought was the 48" lg OLED, which was good, but somewhat disappointing when it comes to the cost. The Alienware 32, on the other hand, is stunning, with insane colors.
@@clayfjr3135 That's awesome! What was the experience like going from a 48" to 32"?
Well, I have them both in a dual monitor set up, and having both is great. Quality and quantity!
How do you set a custom resolution? Like 3840x1600 so I can still have ultrawide, is it possible? I see some people say you can’t
do the increased black levels due to lack of polarizer bother you much? i mean, what i can see on this video, apple monitor seems to be have better blacks being not even an oled.
Thank you man. All these other reviewers are doing videos and you out of all people got up close and personal with good lighting and uploaded it 4k I salute you brother. Thank you for what you do. I wish success on your channel.
Yw! I really appreciate that. I'll keep doing my best to provide the best videos I can. Have a good one!
Nice video! I had my eye on it and ordered mine today. Still nice to see some reviews as I have to wait for delivery till the 29th in The Netherlands.
Oh, nice! Congrats. I hope it arrives to you soon after the 29th. Let us know what you think of it, if you'd like.
I feel your pain. The EU delivery times suck but it's worth the wait. I ordered today myself.
Thanks for showing all the use cases. I do both games and productivity and you checked all the boxes. One thing that's interesting is it doesn't seem to have KVM and I'm unclear about the glare - curious your thoughts on Glare I have the old Dell 32 4k (same price point but 60hz) and the glare is crazy bad
Yw! Correct, no KVM on this monitor. I believe some other brands, Gigabyte maybe, does have a KVM version of this panel. The glare isn't terrible but it's there in certain situations. I have some more testing with glare on my "7 things to know..." video, if you're interested.
Best video yet on this monitor. You covered just about every use someone will have for it.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.
Beautiful monitor man gave a like
Agreed and thank you!
Finally a reviewer that touches on using a Mac with this monitor and shows it! I just built a new gaming PC but I'm a Mac user as my daily driver. I'll be getting a new MacBook Pro next month and I've been wanting to see how 4K looks with a Mac connected to the Alienware or if I will buy the Studio Display too. Thank you!
You're welcome! Let us know how the new Mac is. I'm using a Mac way more than I use PC these days and it's been great with the M1. I can't imagine what 240Hz on a Mac would be like. Perhaps, I'll find out one of these years when I upgrade the M1. I have a video on the Studio Display if you're interested. The largest downsides are the 60Hz and the IPS panel.
@@josh-bodnarWhy is worse than others Dell 4K?
Thanks for this I neeees it!!
Yw!
Nice! thanks very good review. its the brightness level that's my concern. i sometimes like to work in a bright room. But the colors seems spectacular on this thing.
Yw! I'm glad you liked it. I totally get that concern and I should probably touch on that a bit. The colors are one of the best parts.
Great review! Nearly navigated away to look up Mac compatibility and then you covered it right on time. Lovely monitor, but for productivity I’d rather a non-curved version
Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful. I totally understand that. It takes a while to get used to and for some it's just not going to work. There's plenty of options out there now so it's worth it to put your money towards the thing that's going to work for you.
Interesting, and thanks for the real-world demo on your Mac as well as your Windows box. I bought the Apple Studio Display and didn’t look back, mostly for how well the color is calibrated right from the factory, the dynamic range, and how nice the very fine pixel pitch 5K display is for photo editing. The resale value of Apple displays is insanely good as well. (This is assuming of course you’re a Mac-only user, which I recognize is a severe handicap for gamers). Having said all that, Apple really, really needs competition to push them forward with more frequent display introductions and something at a lower price point in their lineup. I’m looking forward to your next PC build with an absolutely screaming graphics card, now that prices seem to be dipping a bit at the top of the ranges. Yours is always an informative channel. I hope you’re enjoying yourself making these, so we’re all spared from another I’m Quitting RUclips video! ✌️
I'm looking out for that ASD display update too. It needs ProMotion and a better panel technology. IPS is just so 2010s. I wonder if Apple is feeling any pressure from the release of these new Samsung panels. I appreciate you man! I'm looking forward to making more. haha, there's too much to do before even considering quitting. Have a great rest of your week!
Awesome video, thanks for the infomartion . I currently own the AW3423DWF 165hz OLED, using it with alienware m16 r1 rtx 4090 and 7945hx laptop, I play warzone a lot and I can achieve 220-230FPS. Since you own the both the 34 oled and the 32 240hz oled, do you see yourself missing the ultrawide? Or the 32 inch 4k 240hz feels like a good upgrade? Thank you, I appreciate your input on this.
Thank you! That's a beast of a laptop. I'm not missing the 34. Personally, I like non-ultra wides more and combined with the 4k and higher refresh rate, the 32 is better in every way. That's not the case for everyone so you really gotta consider your prefrences.
Thank you for the great review!
I am looking for a monitor to use with my M1 MacBook, which do you feel is more eye fatiguing compared to this and Studio display?
Also, I've been using IPS all my life and have never used an OLED, should I close the curtains in a room with sunlight?
Yw! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Neither is eye fatiguing and I've used both for 8 hours a day for coding. However, that's just me and everyone's experience might be a little different. The ASD is ever so slightly sharper and it's also smaller. I don't believe you'll need a curtain to block sunlight on the regular unless your monitor is right up next to the window. I use mine against my window but it's facing away from it so light pours into my room from behind it and I haven't had any issues with that. I do some more testing with this in my "7 things to know..." video, if you'd be interested.
Thanks for going over the MacOS experience, especially with IDE use and text clarity. I will probably use this for many hours doing Angular dev, so that segment was very helpful lol
Yw! It's been a really impressive monitor for coding, imo. Hope you love it!
I've been wanting 4K 32" OLED for awhile now! But not sure I'm ready for a curved display though. I almost got a 43" OLED but read a lot that text looked bad on them. And was afraid it would would be too big. I've been using a Gigabyte M32U 4K 32" 144hz monitor the last few years its been serving me well though.
Gaming wise I'm sure I'd love a curved display. But workflow not sure how I'd like it.
The curve is a little odd at first and can take some getting used to for productivity. I think my experience with a curved ultrawide made me more confident with this Alienware. The great thing about these new panels is MSI, Gigabyte, and LG are making non-curved monitors that are the exact same Samsung panel. So, you have some options. One of the Gigabyte monitor also has DP2.1.
The MSI version of the panel is flat and quite a bit cheaper, just wait if you can ignore the 3 year warrenty
@@houssamalucad753 WHen does it drops ?
@@MicroGUNterV2 Q2 of this year, few months left
@@houssamalucad753 will see the price of dell when it drops in Europe, if prices will be ok, maybe I'll push the trigger on it, if not, might wait for msi
Thanks for this video. Just one question left: what keyboard is this..? ;)
Thank you! The keyboard is a Wooting 60HE. It's a great mech keyboard with analog switches.
Wow, the video I have been searching for, you are really creative in certain scenes and have a great selection of topics, love it!
Are you missing the Studio Display or are you selling it now? :) I'm in the same boat. I have a gaming laptop, a M3 Pro and Studio Display. I wonder if I should switch to this panel to have a jack-of-all-trades and be able to play games on a big monitor again.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. I'll be hanging onto the Studio Display, for now. I'll use it for work (coding) since it's so clear and works wonderfully with the Mac. I'll have no issue parting ways with it if Apple has a compelling follow up.
@@TaylorBrauer Alright, and for Gaming you use a gaming monitor or gaming laptop?
@@tinybit780 Desktop with a 4080.
Great intro, Taylor! 😂
Thank you!
@@TaylorBrauercalibra tu monitor y camara, necesitas caster español, necesito dinero cobro muy poquito
Hi! Thank you for this!
I have two questions, would appreciate if you would answer. :)
1. How is the fringing in Mac OS Dark Mode at 2560x1440 vs 3008x1692? Also overall in Mac OS, how is the fringing vs regular MINI-LED? I see that on the close ups in the Windows 11 parts of the video you can clearly see it. Is it the same for Mac OS?
2. How is the performance on the M1 Max? Did you notice any frame drops when running scaled at 3008x1692 120Hz? That's pretty heavy on the Graphics side + the DisplayPort Bandwidth.
Thank you!
Yw! Those are really great questions.
1. I haven’t tried dark mode but I probably should. I don’t notice a huge difference in fringing between the mini led and the oled but text clarity is noticeably better on the mini led. Not to say the oleds clarity is bad, it’s great. Just that not many panels can compete with the xdr’s ppi.
2. Performance is great. No noticeable lag in doing everything besides gaming.
@@TaylorBrauer thank you!!
Hi Tyler! Very helpful review.
Would you recommend this or the Dell Ultrasharp 40 5k2k if your goal is productivity/creative work (software dev, music production and video editing) but you do want the best looking screen of the two. And will be working in daylight mostly. Will the 32 inch screen be enough compared to the 40 inch 5k2k?
You're referring to the U4025QW, right? I can't speak from personal experience with that monitor but it seems really impressive on paper. 40in is going to be very different in size than 32in. The 40 being IPS isn't going to have near the contrast as the 32" OLED. I recommend checking out Dave's Garage's review of this monitor. He's using the monitor for software development so you can see what he finds useful about it. If at all possible try to see both monitors in person to get a feel for what's best for you.
@@TaylorBrauer Yes, I was referring to that model. I did check out that review and it does seem impressive! I just wanted to know whether the QD Oled is a better looking screen overall than the IPS black.
@@shredlife1841 OLED is going to look a lot better in terms of color and contrast. The QD OLEDs, like this monitor, do lose some of that contrast when in direct light which might be something to consider. idk what the ppi is on the 40in but the 32 is something like 140ppi which I find really nice for coding and text clarity.
@@TaylorBrauer Ok, thanks. I'm going to go with Alienware. Feels just right overall haha.
Thank you for this review, do you know if we can run this monitor in 1440p if the game is going too low on FPS ?
Yw! Yep, you can manually set the res lower if you'd like.
How did your color accuracy measurements compare to the factory calibration sheet? Did you have a spike on Red3?
I did have a spike in Red3. I just released a video on color settings for the monitor where I showcase my color sheet.
@taylorBrauer what kind of frames did you get in warzone? I have a 3080ti with the newest Intel processor. I play on a 25” 1080 240 Alienware currently so just on the fence if 32 will be to large and or if the frames will be to low for my expectations.
I haven't tried Warzone but I've tried MWIII Multiplayer. With Warzone being a bit more intense I don't believe you'll be hitting 4k 240 fps on a 3080ti. That's not to say it'll be terrible, you'll just want to make use of DLSS to get the most out of it that you can. I'd recomend you check the monitor out in person, if you can, to get a sense of the monitor. Review lots of sources for benchmarks to make sure you know what to expect before making a purchase. Hope that helps.
4k Dlss with a 3080 ti ?
100 fps Not more
Hi Thanks for the info, what Usb_c > Displayport cable do i need for connecting it to mac ?
Any usbc to DP1.4 cable should work.
I can see motion blur in MW3 on your Alienhead OLED. Do you have motion blur enabled within the in game settings? I’m sensitive to motion blur. Only use CRT’s and Zowie’s high refresh rate TN panels for shooter games to get rid of most of the sample & hold blur that other panels seem to not be able to eliminate.
My game settings have world and weapon motion blur disabled. I film at 24fps so it's likely what you're seeing is a direct result of that. RUclips supports up to 60fps videos which still would show blurring on a high refresh rate monitor. Essentially, it's impossible to convey a true to life representation of the motion clarity. I'd recommend seeing it in person, if possibile, if you're considering this monitor and are on the fence with the blur.
As a owner of this monitor i can assure you, that the blur you are seeing in the video is not actually showing on the monitor. There are very few monitors as clear as this one is.
OLED has no blur or smearing compared to LCD. TN is best, IPS can be good, VA is mediocre. OLED beats all with ease.
The console settings are good for HDR where you can enable external tone mapping which works best imo. The menu system is annoying but you can download the manager and use it on the desktop instead. Works much better. I use it to control 2 Dell monitors. And on that note, if you buy an OLED for PC, try using another display to keep icons etc. You can put a wallpaper on that on leaving the OLED with a black wallpaper, thus minimising potential burn in. Ive used OLEDs for years and never had burn in.
That makes sense. I'll have to mess around with that more to better understand it. Thanks for info. My plan is to run this monitor just like my IPSs until the 3 year warranty mark. Then, I'll be very careful with moving items on the screen. We'll see how it goes. Perhaps, I'll have to make a 3 year update video.
Great video man! I’m looking to get either this monitor or the 27in qd oled Alienware QHD 360hz for productivity and gaming. Have you had the chance to check out the QHD monitor out yet?
Thank you! I haven't seen the QHD one yet but I do have a QHD 240Hz 27". I wouldn't recommend it for productivity as it just doesn't have the clarity that the 4K has. For competitive gaming the QHD should be awesome, if you can drive it with your graphics card.
I’m looking for a monitor that I can do school work and other productivity tasks on as well as game. Does the 4K monitor do a good job at resolution scaling? I play games at 1440p cause 4K is a little too much for my PC. May upgrade in the future though.
Finally someone testing it with a Mac.... I use both PC for gaming and Mac for school and work... And no one talked about Mac use on this... Thank you
Yw! Def can't forget about the Mac. It's such a great computer that deserves a great display. I use it for work (coding) and all my videos. Let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to see in future videos.
I believe console mode may give you the ability to bypass the tone mapping of the monitor and solely allow the source to tone map the content. This is based on what the alienware 34" did in console mode. Solid review. This monitor is at the top of my list currently as a do everything monitor. That 3 year warranty is fantastic as well. With OLEDs it is a must. I play mostly PC with some XBOX series X as well.
Ah, so more so giving color control over to the console rather than the monitor doing all the work kinda thing? I'm still not familiar with how the even works as I thought all that was really just the monitors job. That 3 year warranty is such a good piece of mind. I feel like I want to use it more with that so I get the most out of it before the burn in inevittably happens, whenver that might be.
Just bought this monitor using it for my ps5 should I turn on or off hdr? Can’t mess with the settings when hdr is on and seems a bit dark . I play mostly warzone and it looks dark please help
@@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073 You might have to do some experimenting to really dial in what works best for you. Different games might look better/worse with HDR or SDR. I was finding that RE4 remastered was looking too dark in SDR.
@@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073 Turn the HDR brightness to max setting. If that game still looks too dark turn off HDR. I've found some games just do not work well with HDR on.
@@Thorgrimn once hdr is on u can’t change brightness unfortunately
Hey wat do u do for sound if ur playing xbox? If u don't wanna use headphones? Is there anyway that u know of?
Just watched your video on my brand new AW3225QF and I totally agree. Holy smokes, this is the best monitor EVER SEEN. Period. I am really tempted to buy a second one for my GF PC...
Congrats! I'm glad to hear you're really liking it. haha your gf would love it. Happy gaming ✌🏻
how are the blacks in person? im only asking because i noticed the monitor screen isnt fully black when off, its like a hazy maroon or purple, its not just deep black. not sure if thats from recording or what
All OLEDs will have a grey tint when exposted to bright light. It will look best in a lower light environment. Testing this monitor I found that I noticed the grey when I had my studio light pointed directly at it for the video which isn't a typical use case at all.
Hey Hey didn't hear you mention it but this is definitely Glossy like the MSI 321URX?
It's a glossy-type with an anti-reflective coating.
I just found you. If you downscale and play on 1440P or 1080P, does it turn bad visually; or keep screen tearing? Do you have to run everything in 4K? Have you tried Resident Evil 2 remake in 4K? I think with your specs it should be able to be maxed out at 4K. How do movies look if streamed from your Mac through the TV app? I have a MacBook Pro M1, if that matters or not. How do 4K videos on RUclips look on it?
If you downscale, you will notice a difference in resolution. However, this should have no affect on tearing or color. You don't have to run everything in 4k, but use dlss or fsr whenever possible for the best image quality without the full render. I've tried RE: 4 remake and it's incredible. I haven't streamed movies from the Mac yet. 2560x1440 seems to be the only resolution on the M1 MBP that supports HDR. I find 1440p a bit too large looking on desktop. RUclips videos looks great, same as everything else. Just keep in mind about that HDR.
@@TaylorBrauer That you much brother. Appreciate it. Keep in the light. Stay safe.
@@a.carrierexploration yw!
I'm really interested in the 32-inch monitor reviewed in your video for both gaming and work. I've understood that this monitor does not support 1440p resolution on consoles, which I find quite absurd. Could you please check if this monitor supports gaming at 1440p resolution on consoles?
I'm particularly looking to play Apex Legends at 120 fps and use 4k resolution for work tasks. I prefer not to game in 4k on the console due to the significant performance drop in fps games, especially in competitive play. It's crucial for me to have the 1440p functionality for gaming. Your feedback would be incredibly helpful for making my decision. Thank you so much!
Unfortunately, it doesn’t support 1440p on consoles.
So the usb type c port does not output video to the macbook? I hoped it could be charging and sending video output.
It does neither. You'll have to charge your MacBook separately.
I know it's a monitor more for games. But would there really be any problems with burn-in if I were to use the monitor exclusively as an office monitor?
Burn in is going to happen at some point. Regardless, I'm using mine for office work 8 hours a day.
how bad are the blacks on this generation of qd-oled? they still seem greyish+magenta in well lit room? is it distracting?
In direct sunlight or in super bright rooms the panel will start to grey. This is the nature of all OLEDs, unfortunately. In medium to dark rooms everything is still very black. In a completely dark room you just have to avoid fingerprints because you'll want to live in this monitor, hehe.
@@TaylorBrauer GREAT…no W-oleds ( oleds from lg) do not have this greyish+magenta blacks in bright rooms but it has other down sides, would you recommend this monitor to me for professional color grading?
@@AhsanZafar I was finding this monitor to be very accurate in terms of color. It's hard to throw out a recommendation as everyone has different expectations but I do have a section about the colors I measured on this monitor that might help you in your decision.
@@TaylorBrauer thanks
@@AhsanZafar Yw! Have a great rest of your week.
i love how you demonstrated the un-runnability of 4k at the same time, which is probably the biggest concern I have with it. Unless the user buys a 4090, which is pretty nice. I feel like this product is a few years ahead of the times, or just for ultra high end.
Thanks! I wanted to shed light on that. It's far from unplayable but it takes some hardware to push this thing. A 4090 just doesn't make sense to buy rn, imo. Graphics cards will always get better and cheaper. Monitors progress much slower. I suspect this monitor will be hard to beat for a long time.
Absolutely - in fact, i think only a 5090 will keep up with it properly.
@@TaylorBrauermay I ask why it doesn’t make sense to buy a 4090? I’m currently using a 1080 ti and am wanting to upgrade. But I don’t know what card makes the most sense to grab at the moment.
@@Starwind0045 The 4090 is the most powerful card you can buy, but it's also a terrible value at it's price point. It's extremely hard to get it under MSRP too. Based on previous generation release cycles, the next generation of graphics card will be coming in 2025, if not a little sooner if we're lucky. It's expected those will handle 4K resolutions at high frame rates better.
@@Starwind0045 Buy the 4090, it's going to be great at 4k with this monitor.
Going to buy a new monitor VERY soon. I want 4K UHD, and I THOUGHT I wanted ultrawide or super ultrawide. Will be gaming primarily on Star Citizen. Having a really tough time deciding between 57" Neo G9, 49" OLED G9, AW3423DW....or this new AW3225QF. Also looked at Odyssey Ark Gen 2, but its huge and not OLED. Video card is 4070Ti with Ryzen 9 7950X. 64GB RAM. Help?
That's a tough decision. The aw3225qf isn't an ultra-wide. Since it sounds like that's what you really value and you want 4k then, you might want to wait a while for new releases. Try to see some in stores, if you're able to. This will give you a much better perspective and might convince you one way or another. Good luck!
I appreciate the coverage of Mac compatibility!!
Yw!
Really tempted, but my office is well lit in the afternoon due to facing west, i guess i just need to get thicker curtain...
If the back of the monitor is facing the window it works pretty well as that's how I have mine positioned at my desk. However, a window to the side or in front will def need some treatment to get the most out of it.
@TaylorBrauer what do you think of some of the bad reviews from Reddit? I have no idea what they are talking about ...
@@kodreaming Some people have a bad experience and want to vent. There's lots of people who have really enjoyed their monitors and are not on Reddit talking about it. Just make sure to check it when you get it and test everything inside of the return policy so that if there's something wrong you can return it or exchange it.
o and when playing with MW2 it did look a bit fuzzy when turning around.. is this due to YT or also in real life?
It's YT. Compression plus lower frame rate doesn't give it a real life comparison. Maybe it's time YT started offering higher bitrate and frame rates for premium. *shouts at the sky*
Would a Geforce 4070 be able to run this, mainly fps games, or just stick with a oled 1440?
The short answer is, yes a 4070 will absolutely work with fps games. The long answer is, it depends on the game you’re playing, the other hardware you’re running, and your expectations. I would thoroughly research what performance you can get out of the 4070 for the games you’re playing before deciding if this monitor is right for you.
Is the firmware really as bad as the internet makes it sound? Did the update correct anything?
I never experienced any issues on the original firmware outside of the gamma not updating when changed issue. Best to update to get all the latest fixes.
Is it possible to use this Monitor with an AMD Card? Because i see there is no free synch compability
Yes, you can use an AMD card with this monitor. No free sync Premium PRO compatibility.
Hear it’s a great monitor but it runs fans that are loud. Thoughts? Great review.
In my experience, I haven't heard the fan(s) once. I put my ear up to the vent to make sure it was running and it silenty whirs away. I'm going to be keeping a close eye on any issues that arise with a possible follow up video after long term use. Thanks, I appreciate that!
Which looks better in your view, AW3225QF or the MacBook Pro screen? Specially HDR games or videos.
You're asking the real questions. It is darn close. Like, very very close. I do think the Alienware is better in terms of color and contrast. However, the pixel density of the MBP screen adds A LOT to the experience.
Do you still thinking this the best 4k 32 oled? My main used is pc and consoles, no work office, some movies. Is in sale for $1099
It’s hard to say this AW is the best one. The same panel is offered by multiple vendors incl. MSI, Gigabyte, etc and they each have their own pros and cons. In terms of the panel, yeah, I think the 4k QD-OLED is the best. In terms of other features, you’ll have to shop around a bit to find one that checks most of the boxes you’re looking for.
Can you confirm if the USB-c connect is able to handle both video and charging? I think it's only 15W so I want to check..I want to connect usb-c to USB-c input on the monitor
It's only 5Gbps so no video, unfortunately. I'm not sure on the wattage and I'm not seeing any mention in the Dell documentation.
@@TaylorBrauer ah that sucks, I wanted to have less cables and not have to keep my Mac plugged into a wall.
exactly.. it seems the MSI does have that.. so looking for that one now :) its in theory same screen.. however the MSI MPG doesn't have Dvision.. but would I miss that?@@pinogatto3540
Dude ! How did you get my background? Reddit?
Is yours the one at the beginning of the video? And if so how can I get it? 😂
@TaylorBrauer I bought the aw3423dwf and returned it today and got the AW3225QF, lol. I just can't do ultrawide.
Nice! That's a great upgrade.
I've got some noticeable banding on my AW3225QF with dark grays. It's most visible and distracting in a black room with all lights turned off, but is still visible with lights on and looks like reflections off the screen when panning the camera around in games with a lot of dark gray content, such as Resident Evil 2 Remake. I checked some dark gray test slides on RUclips and determined that on my unit, this is a noticeable issue up to about 25% gray, but is most obvious below 12% gray. I am wondering if you or others have this issue as well. My Aw3423dwf doesn't do this. It only has some really minor dark grey banding that is hardly a distraction, but this new 4k panel looks far worse in this regard. At 5% gray, it looks like one of those old LG CX TVs almost with dark patches and stripes all over the place. Such a shame, as it is an otherwise very uniform and amazing looking monitor.
I haven't experienced any banding issues. Sounds like something that would be pretty noticeable. Perhaps, consider a replacement if it's not something you'll be ok living with for the long-term.
I’d replace! Try using a high end hdmi and reset the monitor and make sure auto hdr and hdr is on! If it’s still noticeable replace it
How do you put in on peak 1000 nits brightness I can’t even put it in hdr mode
Peak 1000 setting is under the "Display" section on the monitor's OSD. HDR is enabled through Windows settings which is also under "Display" settings in the OS.
Funny you should put the Apple Studio Display into the video, as I'm replacing mine with a MSI 321URX soon. (Need the usb-c PD and KVM, so the AW3225QF is not a good fit).
This monitor is def getting into ASD territory so figured I'd lob it in with the rest. That sounds like a great monitor. Stop by and let us know what you think of the MSI, if you'd like. Have a good one!
Do you have a guide to settings for this monitor? I feel like I'm missing something when setting it up - thanks!
I don't :( I could consider one though. Perhaps breaking it down by use case since there's many combinations with this monitor. Is there any particular use case you use it for you'd like to see what settings work best?
@@TaylorBrauer I think splitting it out between gaming/entertainment & productivity would be a good start. Maybe almost a step-by-step for someone who just bought it? There isn't much like that out there currently
@@Apex-pz1ou thanks for the suggestions. I’ll def consider making one.
@@TaylorBrauera setup guide would be great. I’d also suggest maybe within the video having a section on how to calibrate your monitor etc
I watch a lot of monitor videos and most creators assume most of us know how to calibrate the monitor and what settings to use.
Just a general suggestion, if you could somehow get sound from the games your playing and maybe add some background music, I really like your chill personality but I feel like a little bit of lofi or something similar could be good.
@@mostunique5941 Thank you. Those are good ideas.
Since it doesnt have FreeSync Premium Pro can it be used with AMD cards?
Yeah, it should work fine with AMD cards. It just won't have FreeSync Premium Pro.
The real unicorn is finding something like this in a 1440p 32". I don't have a 4090, I'm behind the times with an old 6800xt, so 4k is a bit tough but I can drive 1440p just fine. I've been running an ultrawide and I just don't want that anymore due to some other use cases outside of gaming that I do, but I want 1440p, QDOLED 32" and I haven't seen it ANYWHERE!
That 6800xt isn't a bad card at all and might get you more that you think. I demo'd some gameplay on a 2070 maxQ laptop card in my "7 things to know.." video and the 6800xt is a much more powerful card than that 2070. You can also run games at 1440p on a 4k monitor. Just something to consider.
sold
good review
Thank you! Congrats!
I just got the AW2725DF and I need that wallpaper!
Congrats! Here you go, www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000178189/alienware-wallpapers
@@TaylorBrauer I'm talking about the wallpaper at the start of the video
@@orlans99 ah, I found it on reddit under OLED wallpapers.
@@TaylorBrauer I found it. Thanks!
I'm stuck between this one and the G80SD. I love the extra features of the G8, but I worry about the matte screen as I returned a Neo G7 because of the coating
That’s a tough one. Try to see 1 or both in stores and perhaps that’ll help you in your decision. Also take a look at the warranty policy for each.
@TaylorBrauer my small town best buys don't carry them lol. I'm not crazy concerned about the warranty either. It's more that coating at this point. I don't want it to look oily or to diminish the picture. Office is very low lit and little to no natural sunlight
@@louiealfaro I see. Def check out some other YTers covering the G80 in that case. I haven't had any experience with the Samsung but if you have any questions on the AW I can help answer.
I will get it when t drops in my country... should be available in Europe in a week or so. Got a new rig and still running my asus PG279Q from like 2016. It was great monitor back then, and kind a still is (on paper). IPS 165hz, 1440p. But I would love to experience QD OLED in 4k 240hz. Ofc 240hz will be used only like in CS2 i guess lol.
The PG279Q is legendary. That was the first really premium, high-refresh rate monitor and going to 240Hz 4k will be quite the upgrade. It'll shine in CS2 for sure. I notice it's pretty smooth just doing normal things on the desktop as well. Moving windows around never felt so smooth haha.
i just found this: g-sync screens cant work with USB C inputs, freesync/adaptive sync screens can
perhaps hence the reason no USBC display input?! as this panel is GSync
Maybe. I'm not really sure the reason tbh. I think one of the ASUS variants of this panel has a DP Alt connection. I'm not sure what AMD or Nvidia tech it's using.
Im not sure if it was footage, something else or indeed was Ghosting during the MWF3 clip.
It's the footage. I record at 24fps so it's not anywhere near how smooth it is.
dont you miss a USB C to C connection with PD so your mac will be charged when used?
It's not as convenient as the Apple Studio Display's single usb-c cable. However, it's only one more cable and I don't find it really having an affect on how I use the monitor day to day.
I think I’m gonna try the same panel from another company. The MSI version. It has PD90W.. are you planning to test that one as well? And it has flat panel :)
@@mduijm That sounds like it might be a better fit for you. I think there's also an ASUS one that has DP Alt and PD 90W, but I don't recall the name. I'm probably going to stick with this monitor and I'm sure there's going to be plenty of reviewers who will cover the one you end up with. Let us know what you decide, if you'd like to share.
found the one you mention I think: PG32UCDM@@TaylorBrauer
How is the sharpness compared to the retina screen?
Noticably less sharp. However, it's not deal-breaker noticable, imo. The different in sharpness coming from the aw3423dwf at 110ppi is way more noticable. There's not a lot of monitors on the market hitting 218 ppi and above like the Apple displays achieve.
@@TaylorBrauer My 8K Dell UP3218K recently broke which has a 280 ppi. It is now unavailable and the closest thing to it in terms of ppi is the apple displays.
I'm wondering if the QD-Oled tech goodness justifies the lower ppi of 140.
@@CookaSoupNieceEH Try to see one in person, if at all possible. I'm not sure when these will be available at retail locations. I'm hopeful they'll start showing up soon.
Its a great monitor, only thing missing was USB-C with PowerDelivery for MAC. The Asus model does have it though.
Agreed, that PD port would have been so nice.
I just ordered this monitor. I’m super nervous that the display isn’t all scratched up like many others have had
Hey, congrats! It's a top tier monitor and you are justified in your concern to get the best shipping experience possible. In the event you receive a damaged unit give Dell a call and let them know it's not acceptable and you need a replacement. There's a period of time where there's a no questions asked return policy so make use of it, if you need it. With that being said, I hope it arrives to you in good condition and you love it. Again, congrats!
@@TaylorBrauer Thank you 🙏 for the positive energy!!
DP 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 is the best port to use?
There's no difference. Use whichever one you prefer.
@@TaylorBrauer thanks
I JUST spoke with DELL regarding the Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor - AW3225QF
I asked them about the packaging & the firmware updates!
Here is the quote:
"Both of your questions have been addressed by Dell. The packaging has been adjusted to reduce the chances of micro scratches, and newly shipped units come with the updated firmware"
#Monitors #Gaming #PCBuilding #Update #AW3225QF
Can this monitor be mounted to a wall or arm?
Yep, it sure can. It's VESA 100mm x 100mm compatible.
What are you using for sound? This is only thing from keeping me from buying.
I'm using Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless headset connected via usb-a on the monitor which is in turn connected to my PC. Unfortunately, there's no audio connectors of any kind on this monitor. eARC HDMI is the only port that can handle an audio solution such as a sound bar.
@@TaylorBrauer Damn, they should have included speakers. Or at least an audio jack. I don't like to play with headphone's all the time. So the only way sound is going to work is with a eArc hdmi sound bar?
@@RoyalBoyle78 yes
How can i connect speaker for ps5 and xbox without losing an hdmi port?
One option is connecting a sound bar. One of the HDMI 2.1 ports supports eArc. Other than that, you'd have to find a way to connect to the ps5 or xbox. The monitor doesn't have any audio ports.
@@TaylorBrauerthere is no audio jack for speakers?
@@RoyalBoyle78 Correct, there's no audio jack of any kind.
Are you using DisplayPort or HDMI input? Can you explain ur reasoning?
I more so use HDMI but there's no difference between the two. HDMI just happens to be easier to switch between PC and Console.
@@TaylorBrauer thanks. wouldnt you say the key difference is the HDMI 2.1 cant run 4k at 240hz whereas the DPI can?
@@joshbordes7625 DisplayPort can run it at 4k 240Hz. HDMI and DP both utilize DSC to achieve 4k 240Hz.
Hey. I have the aw3225qf but there is something that drives me crazy... There is flickering with G-Sync turned on. It's mainly in situations with gray on the screen like in dark situations which are not 100% black or a little bit lighter. It does happen in loadingscreens too.
Is that a common issue for that monitor?
Is it a common issue for OLED monitors?
I tried it without G-Sync and everything worked perfectly fine. But without G-Sync the games doesn't feel as smooth as with it and have screen-tearing.
Could anyone tell me if that is normal and if other OLED monitors (like the Asus pg32ucdm) doesn't have this issue?
It's really really sad that this has VRR flickering because if it wouldn't have it, it would be a perfect monitor.
I'm thinking about returning it because that isn't acceptable for 1000 bucks to be honest.
(Latest Firmware is installed)
Would be really nice if anyone can help!
I haven't experienced vrr flicker at all on mine. Sounds like you should contact Dell and perhaps start an exhange.
@@TaylorBrauerDid you use G-Sync on the PC? (I think yes but only to be sure😅)
@@Kaudrag33 yep, I've been using gsync and haven't experienced any flicker.
@@TaylorBrauer I'm really confused. Do you have the latest GPU drivers installed?
@@TaylorBrauer or which driver version are you using?
The picture quality of the Apple monitor in the intro just blows the other two out of the watter
haha, yeah it does! 5k at 27" is like 218 ppi. That is seriously hard to beat. Now, if Apple dropped in a QD-OLED in there, whew. I can dream.
Thats because of the light hitting the QD OLED. It raises blacks and looks more purple but tbh its really a none issue as you wont be using it in a lit room anyway as the thing doesn't get bright enough to really use in one. If it was in a correctly lit room the OLED would honestly look better.
Seeing the price for any of these monitors, really... *HERTZ!*
How do you mean?
Considering how things were a couple of years ago... these really aren't bad, there has kind been a revolution with monitors. They were trying to sell LCD 4k 32inch 144hz LCDs for like 2x the price of this. It seems like finally high end monitors are coming back down to reality in line with TVs rather than being ridiculously overpriced.
@@TaylorBrauer It was an intentional PUN!
@@JynxedKoma It went right over my head lol. I totally missed it.
Would only consider this or the LG dual mode - but which?
That is a tough question. I can only speak to the QD OLED and I love it. I'd check out Optimum's video on the LG for a great breakdown, if you haven't already. He makes some comparisons between it and QD OLED.
@@TaylorBrauer Yeah. I've got the dwf uwqhd monitor. I do like the 21:9 aspect ratio, but I do wish it had a slightly denser pixel grid. I typically cheat and use dsr, though.
just got mines . it's an endgame all in one monitor.
Congrats! It def seems like it can do it all. Enjoy!
there should be no tearing at 30 fps if vrr is enabled
Theo Von doing reviews now , the man can’t be stopped ❤
lmao
Please share the wallpaper at the end.
Check out basicappleguy.com/. He does some great work.
Link to wallpaper?
Let me know if you find it
I was holding my pc/monitor for 7 years, waiting for some huge upgrade. I think this is it, cant wait for this monitor and 5090/9800X3D build.
16:9 in 2024.....hell no. 21:9 aspect ratio minimum.
I prefer 16:9, its mainly because I play only competitive games. Also 21:9 seemed too narrow to me when i tried. @@drunkhusband6257
This monitor is def going to establish the new standard for a long time into the future. You'll have to stop by and let us know what you decide on.
I prefer 16:9 because I play only competitive games. I tried 21:9 and it was too narrow for me.@@drunkhusband6257
@@drunkhusband6257 21:9 ? Which brand
Beautiful 🇸🇪😊👌🏻
Thank you!
This monitor does not support usb c with power supply to the MacBook?
It doesn't. You'll have to charge your mac separately. The USB-C port only supports 5Gbps.
@@TaylorBrauer in the details of website says
“Quick Access
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-C downstream port which supports BC1.2 power-charging”
@@TaylorBrauer the usb-c needs 10Gbps And 90w?
@@yaizidoro4373 Right and I believe they are specifically refering to mobile phones. However, I could be underestimating it here.
@@yaizidoro4373 That requirement I'm not sure of.
Is this better the the ZOWEI xl25k dyac screen
In terms of refresh rate?
That monitor looks like 240Hz so same refresh rate as the aw3225qf. I don't see a rated response time but if I had to bet, the aw3225qf being an OLED has faster response times.
@@TaylorBrauer wow !!
Hey, there is a massive difference in picture quality between those screens! No comparison!!!
The reason you can’t change presets with HDR on is because the presets don’t change how HDR looks. They only change the appearance of SDR.
Why is there tearing @ 6:17 doesn't this monitor have LFC??? That's a huge deal breaker.
The game is running at 30fps without vsync. So, there's going to be tearing in those situations.
@@TaylorBrauer There shouldn't be any tearing at low refresh rates if there's no vsync, maybe if there's extreme frametime swings which there weren't any. Did you check if LFC is working correctly? When the monitor's refresh rate drops below the minimum VRR window it should multiply the refresh number to be evenly divisible by the closest native VRR. So if it's 30 fps it should display that it's working at 60hz, otherwise LFC isn't working.
@@UNr34 Ok, that's kinda cool. I haven't verified that it's working. What's the best method of checking that?
@@TaylorBrauer I don't know how it shows on that model, but on my current monitor I just have to press the menu key and it shows the current refresh rate. This is very important to know if LFC is working, or if VRR is working at all! Please reply to me once you have figured it out. Thanks!
@@UNr34 Yes LFC and VRR is working you don’t need it as It’s GSync certified! Not sure why he had tearing
1:21 if it's supporting Dolby Vision than why u have it in 10Bit color vs 12bit color?
10 bit has 1.07B color but Dolby Vision is 12bit 68B color.
This is a 10-bit monitor hardware-wise. There's no getting around that with software. Which that's fine honestly since 10-bit color is amazing.
Bro do you like this curve ?
Yeah, it disappears when doing almost everything. The only time it really is noticable is when I'm editing videos because the timeline curves. For games that have a curved UI, like Cyberpunk, it feels made for it.
@@TaylorBrauer thanks for replying me . I'm a story game player mostly I play assassins creed do you recommend me to get this monitor. I never used a curve display before that's why I'm really concerned about this.
@@sajithsaji3606 The curve is pretty immersive and works really well for single player games. It's understandably a tough decision and I can only do my best to lay out the specs and my opinion of the monitor. I recommend you go with what best aligns with what you value, what's in your budget, and what has the best warranty/return policy. There's also other brands, MSI, Gigabyte, and LG that will have monitors out soon that might be of interest.
I just wish they packaged it right so it didn't come with all the scratches out of the box
Hopefully they take those seriously and get the packaging issues sorted out soon. It’s entirely unacceptable. If you get a damaged product via shipping I recommend you contact Dell to get it replaced asap.
Finally, a curved OLED that isn't ultrawide.
Right?! This one is nice too. Not too curved and not too flat.
I don't like the settings on this monitor. I had a Samsung Neo G8 and all the settings were easy to use. On this monitor changing to SDR just to adjust settings is annoying.
Then leave garbage HDR off....
I totally understand that. Those extra steps feel very unnecessary.
There is no reason not to use dlss in quality Mode. Even if you are happy with the performance you still get better image quality than native 4k with TAA.
I agree, I think dlss is great for this monitor.
Fantastic monitor, if dell would let you turn dolby vision off
Right?! I'm wondering if it has to do a little bit with the graphics drivers too. It would be nice if they at least explained why it can't be modified like they do when you switch presets.
So this Monitor has dolby Vision always enabled?
Or can you disable it in SDR?
@@tobiaspabst5524 It's always enabled in HDR and always disabled in SDR.
@@tobiaspabst5524 yeah unfortunately. Works fine on ps5 where Dolby vision is non existent but on pc? It’s like you can’t turn it off beyond some weird workaround (that doesn’t always work) or rolling back your drivers until a fix comes out. Now, in Dolby vision content, looks amazing. When working as intended, amazing. HDR 1000 looks phenomenal . But DV anywhere else just looks washed out with raised black levels and it’s a pain to turn off. My only gripe about this monitor and all we need is firmware or driver fix to switch it to “off” or “only when applicable”
A 3 year warranty is a start but I'd be pissed if any monitor only lasted me that long at that price....And its not a matter of IF, its a matter of when burn in happens. No one is more keen on an oled monitor than me but I feel like they are strictly early adopter products until they do what a monitor is for, to present a wide variety of content and not degrade because of it.
We'll have to see how long they last. Post 3 year update video standing by.
They need to have the option to control or toggle ABL. they need to unlock the controls like ASUS.
ABL?
Automatic Brightness Limiter
@@ceuser3555 oh gotcha. That does sound like something that would be valuable.
@@TaylorBrauer yup. The Gigabyte has been released with DP 2.1.
HOW TO USE DSC?>>??
Plug in the Display Port 1.4 cable and that's it. It's handled all behind the scenes with no extra intervention required.
@@TaylorBrauer any problem with input lag with dcs? It is a compression after all
@@user-xl6yo5dr6p Zero. It's indistiguishable, imo. I'm not a professional gamer though.
THAT'S MY FUTURE MONITOR!! TO HELL WITH THE PRICE, I WILL SAVE UP FOR IT!!!
Eyes on the prize.
@@TaylorBrauer Damn right and when I finally get it I will already have my deep desk for it. I PLANNED FOR THIS! WOOOOO!