A new Black Friday feature is coming...A new Black Friday feature is coming...

Learn More
Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
frontpage
frontpage
tDames | Staff 14.9K Views
Oct 21, 2026 9:48 PM

32" Alienware AW3225QF 4K 240Hz Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

$780

$1,000

22% off
+ Free S&Hat eBay
Get Deal at eBay

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Good Deal?
52Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
Best Buy via eBay has 32" Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED Curved 4K UHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor (Lunar Light) on sale for $779.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy also has 32" Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED Curved 4K UHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor (Lunar Light) on sale for $779.99. Shipping is free.

Dell Technologies has 32" Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED Curved 4K UHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor on sale for $779.99. Shipping is free.

Micro Center has 32" Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED Curved 4K UHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor on sale for $779.99. Choose free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Display Size: 31.6"
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 240Hz (DisplayPort 1.4 w/ DSC, HDMI 2.1 FRL)
  • HDR Support: Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack
  • Panel Type: QD-OLED
  • Backlight Type: Self-emissive (OLED)
  • Curvature: 1700R
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Response Time: 0.03ms (GtG)
  • Brightness: Up to 1000 nits (HDR peak)
  • Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1
  • Color Gamut: 99% DCI-P3
  • Color Depth: 10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
  • Adaptive Sync: NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync
  • Display Coating: Anti-reflection
  • VESA Mount: 100x100mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC)
    • 2x HDMI 2.1 FRL (1x w/ eARC passthrough)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-B upstream
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A downstream
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C downstream (BC1.2 charging)

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 945 customer reviews.

Original Post

Written by tDames | Staff
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Best Buy via eBay has 32" Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED Curved 4K UHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor (Lunar Light) on sale for $779.99. Shipping is free.

Best Buy also has 32" Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED Curved 4K UHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor (Lunar Light) on sale for $779.99. Shipping is free.

Dell Technologies has 32" Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED Curved 4K UHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor on sale for $779.99. Shipping is free.

Micro Center has 32" Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED Curved 4K UHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor on sale for $779.99. Choose free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Hunter tDames for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Display Size: 31.6"
  • Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K UHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 240Hz (DisplayPort 1.4 w/ DSC, HDMI 2.1 FRL)
  • HDR Support: Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack
  • Panel Type: QD-OLED
  • Backlight Type: Self-emissive (OLED)
  • Curvature: 1700R
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Response Time: 0.03ms (GtG)
  • Brightness: Up to 1000 nits (HDR peak)
  • Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1
  • Color Gamut: 99% DCI-P3
  • Color Depth: 10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
  • Adaptive Sync: NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync
  • Display Coating: Anti-reflection
  • VESA Mount: 100x100mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC)
    • 2x HDMI 2.1 FRL (1x w/ eARC passthrough)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-B upstream
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A downstream
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C downstream (BC1.2 charging)

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 945 customer reviews.

Original Post

Written by tDames | Staff

Community Voting

Deal Score
+156
Good Deal
Bad Deal

Why are you downvoting this deal?

Get Deal at eBay

Top Comments

Eragorn
26.7KComments
37.5KReputation
I've had this now for ~2.5 years.
73% brightness.
Static windows taskbar.
~12 hours use per day.
no burn in I can tell. it's my main work/gaming monitor. I personally love it and find the very mild curve helpful and no issue.
Go to Comment
popnlocke
84Comments
18Reputation
I think the Samsung G80SH for $599 spoiled me.
Go to Comment

Community Reviews

The AW3225QF stands out as a 32 inch 4K 240 hertz QD OLED gaming monitor with excellent image quality, strong HDR, and a mild curve that helps with glare and feels natural for long sessions. The eARC port is a real bonus for routing audio, and the panel has held up well in long term use with no visible burn in in several heavy use reports. The main cautions are OLED care and platform quirks, since the screen can pick up micro scratches, DSC cannot be disabled, and Mac use needs manual HDR toggling. It is a polished high end display, especially if you want OLED contrast and can drive it with a strong GPU.

Common Questions (5)

  • It has reported no visible burn-in after 18 months to about 2.5 years of heavy daily use, including static taskbars and photo editing. The QD-OLED panel still benefits from normal care, but long-term ownership reports are reassuring.

    EragornBillyCavesTred009Yemathums

  • At $780, it is considered a strong price for this 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED, especially compared with earlier purchases around $810 or $680 after coupons and cashback. Some newer 32-inch 4K 240Hz OLEDs have been seen in a similar price range, so the value depends on whether you want this specific Alienware model and its features.

    Hans_GruberreicadenGreyPicture4748GreyPicture4748

  • No, DSC cannot be disabled on this monitor. If DSC control is a requirement, a different model such as an MSI option may be a better fit.

    rebel0508psk177

  • It is G-Sync Compatible over standard VRR and uses VESA AdaptiveSync, so VRR should work with AMD cards like the RX 9070 XT. It does not have a dedicated G-Sync module and is not FreeSync Premium branded.

    bigtom77Eragorn

  • It has 1 DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, 2 HDMI 2.1 FRL ports, and one HDMI port supports eARC passthrough for audio systems. It also includes USB upstream/downstream ports plus USB-C downstream charging.

    BillyCavesPromark

AI-generated summary based on comments from the community. Updated ago

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

52 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Deal Hunter
Oct 21, 2026 10:49 PM
26.7K Comments
Joined Sep 2011
Eragorn
Pro
Deal Hunter
Oct 21, 2026 10:49 PM
26.7K Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I've had this now for ~2.5 years.
73% brightness.
Static windows taskbar.
~12 hours use per day.
no burn in I can tell. it's my main work/gaming monitor. I personally love it and find the very mild curve helpful and no issue.
7
Oct 21, 2026 11:11 PM
81 Comments
Joined Apr 2015
krik59Oct 21, 2026 11:11 PM
81 Comments
I paid $900 for mine a couple years ago. Well worth every penny!
Oct 21, 2026 11:13 PM
84 Comments
Joined Apr 2010
popnlockeOct 21, 2026 11:13 PM
84 Comments
I think the Samsung G80SH for $599 spoiled me.
Oct 21, 2026 11:25 PM
2 Comments
Joined Aug 2024
FaithfulWriter869Oct 21, 2026 11:25 PM
2 Comments
brother purchased this 2 weeks ago, for approx $200 more. It's a solid deal and one of the best on the market.
Oct 21, 2026 11:27 PM
191 Comments
Joined Nov 2011
texazzpeteOct 21, 2026 11:27 PM
191 Comments
Unfortunate that it's curved, since i'd prefer a dual monitor setup
Oct 21, 2026 11:54 PM
150 Comments
Joined Nov 2007
rebel0508Oct 21, 2026 11:54 PM
150 Comments
Cannot disable DSC on these. Just a heads up if that is a need. MSI might be a better option if that's needed.
Pro
Deal Hunter
Oct 22, 2026 12:49 AM
26.7K Comments
Joined Sep 2011
Eragorn
Pro
Deal Hunter
Oct 22, 2026 12:49 AM
26.7K Comments
Quote from texazzpete View quoted comment :
Unfortunate that it's curved, since i'd prefer a dual monitor setup
I have a 4x monitor setup and no issues with it curved. 27's on the left and right and 24 up top above the alienware.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Oct 22, 2026 2:52 AM
5.4K Comments
Joined Jan 2008
rbradenOct 22, 2026 2:52 AM
5.4K Comments
Had mine about a year and a half. It's the end boss of monitors as far as I'm concerned. I'm sure something better will come along at some point, but who cares? It's so good that my eyes probably couldn't appreciate something better.
Oct 22, 2026 5:30 AM
38 Comments
Joined May 2025
NoveskeTigerOct 22, 2026 5:30 AM
38 Comments
Best monitor ever made IMO. It's perfect. I think I got them cheaper on a past deal that involved credit card offers, but still a great price. I have 2 that I run side by side
1
Oct 22, 2026 3:21 PM
28 Comments
Joined Nov 2013
bigtom77Oct 22, 2026 3:21 PM
28 Comments
Does this monitor have GSync hardware? I'm assuming this monitor meets requirements for FreeSync Premium. I find it surprising dell wont pay for FreeSync certification so their potential customers have to dig to find out if their AMD features are fully supported.

This is one of the many reasons why I am looking for a for an upgrade from the AW3420DW. It's physically incapable of supporting FreeSync because of the required Gsync hardware (that and its as ancient as I am. I mostly couch game on my LG OLED TV now because I am spoiled with the HDR, real contrast, refresh rate and FreeSync support so it's hard to go back to this IPS monitor).

My prior gpu was the 1080Ti 11GB. It's been a real trooper but has on its last legs for a few years now so I purchased an RX 9070XT and need a monitor upgrade that matches well.

Obviously I've been out of the market for a while so I'm probably just clueless at this point. Thinking I'm better off with a 32" non uw paired this gpu. A decade of uw gaming has been great but frustrating when so many games won't support 21:9 when it looks so good

Open to suggestions and education or just troll me whatever
Oct 22, 2026 4:07 PM
46 Comments
Joined Nov 2015
MarzXOct 22, 2026 4:07 PM
46 Comments
This model came out 2 years ago how is it still so expensive??
2
Oct 22, 2026 8:46 PM
34 Comments
Joined Jul 2017
BillyCavesOct 22, 2026 8:46 PM
34 Comments
I have it. I love it. I actually really benefit from there being eARC so I can play sound and music through audio system. I don't have complaints about moderate ambient brightness, or even higher ambient brightness. Bought it on release, no burn in. Used every day, including some photo editing.
1
Oct 22, 2026 8:54 PM
394 Comments
Joined Oct 2025
FuschiaDeer1674Oct 22, 2026 8:54 PM
394 Comments
Quote from texazzpete View quoted comment :
Unfortunate that it's curved, since i'd prefer a dual monitor setup
How is this unfortunate? Wouldn't having this curved be better if you have a dual monitor setup? What is your other monitor?

Seems like 2 monitors that are 32'' flat would be hard to look at compared to 2 monitors that are 32'' curved?
Oct 22, 2026 9:05 PM
4.3K Comments
Joined Mar 2015
Hans_GruberOct 22, 2026 9:05 PM
4.3K Comments
Quote from MarzX View quoted comment :
This model came out 2 years ago how is it still so expensive??
I got it for $810 last June before cash back. The difference back then was the cash back sites plus the dell Amex deals and dell coupons going around.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Deal Hunter
Oct 22, 2026 9:13 PM
26.7K Comments
Joined Sep 2011
Eragorn
Pro
Deal Hunter
Oct 22, 2026 9:13 PM
26.7K Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Quote from bigtom77 View quoted comment :
Does this monitor have GSync hardware? I'm assuming this monitor meets requirements for FreeSync Premium. I find it surprising dell wont pay for FreeSync certification so their potential customers have to dig to find out if their AMD features are fully supported.

This is one of the many reasons why I am looking for a for an upgrade from the AW3420DW. It's physically incapable of supporting FreeSync because of the required Gsync hardware (that and its as ancient as I am. I mostly couch game on my LG OLED TV now because I am spoiled with the HDR, real contrast, refresh rate and FreeSync support so it's hard to go back to this IPS monitor).

My prior gpu was the 1080Ti 11GB. It's been a real trooper but has on its last legs for a few years now so I purchased an RX 9070XT and need a monitor upgrade that matches well.

Obviously I've been out of the market for a while so I'm probably just clueless at this point. Thinking I'm better off with a 32" non uw paired this gpu. A decade of uw gaming has been great but frustrating when so many games won't support 21:9 when it looks so good

Open to suggestions and education or just troll me whatever
No G-Sync module. It's G-Sync Compatible, which works over the standard VRR protocol. It isn't FreeSync Premium branded, but it is VESA AdaptiveSync certified, which is the same underlying tech, so VRR will work fine with your 9070 XT. No module also means none of the AW3420DW's lock-in problem.

(that's via Claude but I have this monitor and was going to answer "yes" to the first part lol.
1

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

ComputersMonitorsGaming MonitorsFree ShippingAlienwareDellBest Buy