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Alienware AW3225QF

90
Acclaimed
Average of 10 professional reviews
10 of 10 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 10 reviews landedRange 83–95
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 89.7 · 3 printed, 7 estimated · printed scores only: 92

Alienware AW3225QFImage: Alienware

10 professional reviewers tested the Alienware AW3225QF, and 10 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by TweakTown, Engadget, PCMag Australia and 7 more

The catch: Expensive, with no built-in speakers.

7 of these 10 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 10 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 95
    TweakTownHands-on review

    A stunning 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED with a slick, subtly curved design and a great gaming experience.

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  2. 90
    EngadgetHands-on review · 2024

    After months of testing, the reviewer calls this 4K QD-OLED panel a stunning, immersive gaming display with a very fast refresh rate.

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  3. 90
    PCMag AustraliaHands-on review · 2024

    A glowing review of the first 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor, an Editors' Choice winner.

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  4. 92est.
    Tom's HardwareNo printed score · Hands-on review

    The reviewer is thrilled with the colorful, high-contrast image and top-tier gaming performance, listing no real flaws.

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  5. 92est.
    Digital TrendsNo printed score · Hands-on review

    An enthusiastic review calling it as good as gaming monitors get, with class-leading color accuracy, great HDR and console support.

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  6. 92est.
    ReviewedNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024

    The reviewer calls this 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel the best-looking monitor he has used and the one to beat, with only size and the $1,200 price as reasons to hesitate.

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  7. 89est.
    Tom's GuideNo printed score · Hands-on review

    A great-looking, fast curved 4K OLED that is easy to set up and use, though pricey and awkward to attach to VESA arms.

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  8. 89est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2024

    A glowing review calling it one of the best gaming monitors, with brilliant image quality and fast response.

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  9. 85est.
    Monitors UnboxedNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Alienware AW3225QF is a high-performance 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor that delivers excellent motion clarity and HDR performance.

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  10. 83est.
    Business InsiderNo printed score · Buying guide · 2024

    Named the best pick for 4K gaming in a tested buying guide.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality10 of 10
Performance3 of 10
Design3 of 10

What critics dislike most

Price7 of 10

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Common questions

Is the Alienware AW3225QF worth it?

Most critics think so: 10 of 10 recommend it. Expensive, with no built-in speakers.

Do critics agree about the Alienware AW3225QF?

Critics agree: scores range from 83 (Business Insider) to 95 (TweakTown), a spread of 12 points across 10 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Alienware AW3225QF?

Price (7 of 10 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Alienware AW3225QF?

The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.