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32" Alienware 4K QD-OLED 0.03ms 240Hz Curved Gaming Monitor

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$900

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Dell Technologies has 32" Alienware 4K QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3225QF) on sale for $899.99. Shipping is free.

Note: Select Dell Rewards members may have a 10% Off Alienware Monitors coupon in their rewards account. To check, sign in to your Dell account, go to Dell Rewards, go to Benefits->Dell Benefits, and see if you have an offer to claim for "Alienware Monitors 10% Off".

Best Buy also has 32" Alienware 4K QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3225QF) on sale for $899.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member CaptPriceIsRght for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 4K UHD
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Refresh Rate: 240Hz
  • Response Time: 0.03ms (gray-to-gray min.)
  • Panel Type: Quantum Dot OLED
  • Contrast Ratio: 1 million: 1 at SDR and HDR
  • G-SYNC compatible
  • VESA Mountable: 100x100mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-B upstream port
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A downstream ports Bott
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-C downstream port which supports BC1.2 power-charging
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A downstream port

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts | Staff
  • 3-year Advanced Exchange Service
    • Includes OLED burn-in coverage.
  • RTINGS gives this monitor a score of 9.3 out of 10 for gaming.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars at Dell based on over 1,300 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Dell Technologies has 32" Alienware 4K QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3225QF) on sale for $899.99. Shipping is free.

Note: Select Dell Rewards members may have a 10% Off Alienware Monitors coupon in their rewards account. To check, sign in to your Dell account, go to Dell Rewards, go to Benefits->Dell Benefits, and see if you have an offer to claim for "Alienware Monitors 10% Off".

Best Buy also has 32" Alienware 4K QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3225QF) on sale for $899.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member CaptPriceIsRght for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 4K UHD
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Refresh Rate: 240Hz
  • Response Time: 0.03ms (gray-to-gray min.)
  • Panel Type: Quantum Dot OLED
  • Contrast Ratio: 1 million: 1 at SDR and HDR
  • G-SYNC compatible
  • VESA Mountable: 100x100mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 2x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-B upstream port
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A downstream ports Bott
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-C downstream port which supports BC1.2 power-charging
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A downstream port

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts | Staff
  • 3-year Advanced Exchange Service
    • Includes OLED burn-in coverage.
  • RTINGS gives this monitor a score of 9.3 out of 10 for gaming.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars at Dell based on over 1,300 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Had 250$ gift card this morning on Dell...this will go lower. Hold
I don't like this new trend among high end monitors to forgo the 3.5mm audio port. The Samsung G80 competitor has the same problem. I almost bought that monitor using the EPP discount deal, till I realized it has the same issue that is present in this Alienware monitor.

These monitors all promote the number of video inputs. The primary benefit of having multiple inputs is that you can connect multiple devices to a monitor (a gaming PC, a Mac, gaming console, a work laptop etc.). So if one is using them with multiple devices, how is one supposed to switch audio when switching systems? Yes, it supports ARC. But having an ARC port on TV in-lieu of a 3.5mm port is acceptable. Most people will connect a sound bar or a receiver to a TV. But on a PC monitor that's typically placed on a desk, how many people use a sound-bar? Some might, but I suspect most will choose to use regular PC speakers which typically use a 3.5 mm jack. If one has multiple computers hooked up, is one supposed to keep switching speaker cables from one computer to another?

I see posts on Reddit or on other forums all the time. People get these monitors and suddenly realize there is no audio out. Or one is forced to use the ARC port which reduces the usable input ports by one. Can't say I blame the consumers. Folks are just conditioned to assume a monitor will have an audio-out port. And unfortunately, most online reviews don't bring attention to this omission. It's mentioned in the written description, but not in video reviews. And they often show up in 'best-of' lists without bringing attention to this important consideration.

It's such a stupid design decision to save pennies on a $1300 MSRP monitor.
Have this monitor - paid around 1100 after tax and don't regret it. it's the best monitor I've had and love it. Has been great for both my PC and my PS5.

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Had 250$ gift card this morning on Dell...this will go lower. Hold
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Have this monitor - paid around 1100 after tax and don't regret it. it's the best monitor I've had and love it. Has been great for both my PC and my PS5.
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Holy moly, that's alot of usb ports
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Quote from Eragorn :
Have this monitor - paid around 1100 after tax and don't regret it. it's the best monitor I've had and love it. Has been great for both my PC and my PS5.
How is t for productivity work?
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How is t for productivity work?
While I do turn it off when I walk away for a couple minutes to help prevent burn in, I use taskbar, a wallpaper, etc and treat it the same as other screens and don't see any burn in yet. The screen looks great and the only annoyance was it's a tad large so had to wall mount it since my desk isn't very deep haha.


I'll note that if I bought again I'd go via Best Buy since I have totaltech and it would cover any burn in (for up to two years) or you can buy geek squad for it. Dell supposedly does but they only send refurb/used replacements from what I have read.
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We own two of these bad boys, one for the wife and one for me. Please ensure you are using the Dolby Vision Color Profile, thank me later Smilie

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I don't like this new trend among high end monitors to forgo the 3.5mm audio port. The Samsung G80 competitor has the same problem. I almost bought that monitor using the EPP discount deal, till I realized it has the same issue that is present in this Alienware monitor.

These monitors all promote the number of video inputs. The primary benefit of having multiple inputs is that you can connect multiple devices to a monitor (a gaming PC, a Mac, gaming console, a work laptop etc.). So if one is using them with multiple devices, how is one supposed to switch audio when switching systems? Yes, it supports ARC. But having an ARC port on TV in-lieu of a 3.5mm port is acceptable. Most people will connect a sound bar or a receiver to a TV. But on a PC monitor that's typically placed on a desk, how many people use a sound-bar? Some might, but I suspect most will choose to use regular PC speakers which typically use a 3.5 mm jack. If one has multiple computers hooked up, is one supposed to keep switching speaker cables from one computer to another?

I see posts on Reddit or on other forums all the time. People get these monitors and suddenly realize there is no audio out. Or one is forced to use the ARC port which reduces the usable input ports by one. Can't say I blame the consumers. Folks are just conditioned to assume a monitor will have an audio-out port. And unfortunately, most online reviews don't bring attention to this omission. It's mentioned in the written description, but not in video reviews. And they often show up in 'best-of' lists without bringing attention to this important consideration.

It's such a stupid design decision to save pennies on a $1300 MSRP monitor.
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Quote from DragonflyPunch :
I don't like this new trend among high end monitors to forgo the 3.5mm audio port. The Samsung G80 competitor has the same problem. I almost bought that monitor using the EPP discount deal, till I realized it has the same issue that is present in this Alienware monitor.

These monitors all promote the number of video inputs. The primary benefit of having multiple inputs is that you can connect multiple devices to a monitor (a gaming PC, a Mac, gaming console, a work laptop etc.). So if one is using them with multiple devices, how is one supposed to switch audio when switching systems? Yes, it supports ARC. But having an ARC port on TV in-lieu of a 3.5mm port is acceptable. Most people will connect a sound bar or a receiver to a TV. But on a PC monitor that's typically placed on a desk, how many people use a sound-bar? Some might, but I suspect most will choose to use regular PC speakers which typically use a 3.5 mm jack. If one has multiple computers hooked up, is one supposed to keep switching speaker cables from one computer to another?

I see posts on Reddit or on other forums all the time. People get these monitors and suddenly realize there is no audio out. Or one is forced to use the ARC port which reduces the usable input ports by one. Can't say I blame the consumers. Folks are just conditioned to assume a monitor will have an audio-out port. And unfortunately, most online reviews don't bring attention to this omission. It's mentioned in the written description, but not in video reviews. And they often show up in 'best-of' lists without bringing attention to this important consideration.

It's such a stupid design decision to save pennies on a $1300 MSRP monitor.
Thanks for pointing this out....I agree with you. Won't consider this now
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Quote from jblondin :
Had 250$ gift card this morning on Dell...this will go lower. Hold
haven't seen anyone getting the gift card and the $899 price, which makes me think dell lowered the price and pulled the gift card
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Quote from ktennant2636 :
Just FYI these are extremely susceptible to micro scratches all over the shiny screen coating from normal cleaning or just straight out of the box, in fact all of the QD OLEDs with glossy screens are this generation.
Is it only this specific model that is less resistant or applies to some/all oleds such as the LG C series?
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Quote from jblondin :
Thanks for pointing this out....I agree with you. Won't consider this now
Quote from DragonflyPunch :
I don't like this new trend among high end monitors to forgo the 3.5mm audio port. The Samsung G80 competitor has the same problem. I almost bought that monitor using the EPP discount deal, till I realized it has the same issue that is present in this Alienware monitor.
Sounds like a splitter cable or KVM switch would help
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Quote from DragonflyPunch :
I don't like this new trend among high end monitors to forgo the 3.5mm audio port. The Samsung G80 competitor has the same problem. I almost bought that monitor using the EPP discount deal, till I realized it has the same issue that is present in this Alienware monitor. These monitors all promote the number of video inputs. The primary benefit of having multiple inputs is that you can connect multiple devices to a monitor (a gaming PC, a Mac, gaming console, a work laptop etc.). So if one is using them with multiple devices, how is one supposed to switch audio when switching systems? Yes, it supports ARC. But having an ARC port on TV in-lieu of a 3.5mm port is acceptable. Most people will connect a sound bar or a receiver to a TV. But on a PC monitor that's typically placed on a desk, how many people use a sound-bar? Some might, but I suspect most will choose to use regular PC speakers which typically use a 3.5 mm jack. If one has multiple computers hooked up, is one supposed to keep switching speaker cables from one computer to another?I see posts on Reddit or on other forums all the time. People get these monitors and suddenly realize there is no audio out. Or one is forced to use the ARC port which reduces the usable input ports by one. Can't say I blame the consumers. Folks are just conditioned to assume a monitor will have an audio-out port. And unfortunately, most online reviews don't bring attention to this omission. It's mentioned in the written description, but not in video reviews. And they often show up in 'best-of' lists without bringing attention to this important consideration. It's such a stupid design decision to save pennies on a $1300 MSRP monitor.
This doesn't seem to be Hanlon's Razor, neglect, ignorance or incompetence. I think whoever is in charge is pocketing the savings short term and jumps ship once the company suffers. 32 inch oled monitors relatively speaking are a smaller market. They strip down whatever they can for maximum short term profit and be like apple or every company really, nickel and dime "additional features" they purposely take out and put back in to stay, appear "competitive enough" for profit over quality which wastes a lot of consumer time and energy. Or they're pulling an apple where 8gb is enough for casual use but a lot more for upgrades.
Maybe they're trying to push the removal of the headphone jack to pocket the savings and push other products the same as phones where the majority don't use it and it leaves out people who do use the headphone jacks. It's complicated, it's either money or big if, maybe pushing technology such as wireless earphones that is good enough for casual user. This puzzles me since this price point isn't budget or casual. They sell knowing people with money see "first gen 32 inch 4k oled" and they pocket the savings on the headphone jack knowing most people who buy this won't use it. Or enough people do use the headphone jack but the people in charge pocket the savings anyways. When they start losing to competition on most specs is when they put it back in.
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Quote from Mbilo :
Sounds like a splitter cable or KVM switch would help
Yes, of course. But a KVM switch is just more clutter on your desk, vs. the monitor having an in-built KVM switch (which all competitors from MSI, Asus, Gigabyte do).

Same with issue with splitter. Just more wiring. Also, consoles don't have 3.5mm output, so a splitter won't help. I'm not saying there is no solution. Just that all of that wouldn't be needed if the monitor just had a 3.5mm port. Like even $100 monitors do!
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haven't seen anyone getting the gift card and the $899 price, which makes me think dell lowered the price and pulled the gift card
I believe you are correct

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