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tDames | Staff 21.9K Views
Oct 21, 2026 9:48 PM

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

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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.

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Written by tDames | Staff
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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.

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Written by tDames | Staff

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Community Reviews

The Alienware AW3225QF is a 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED that stands out for image quality, HDR pop, and a very mild curve that helps with glare and immersion. The panel has held up well in heavy daily use, with multiple long-term reports of no burn-in, and the eARC port is useful for routing audio through a sound system. It also works as a G-Sync Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync display over standard VRR. The main cautions are its fragile screen surface, DSC being non-disableable, and Mac use needing extra HDR and firmware steps. It is a strong fit if you want OLED picture quality and can live with the quirks.

Common Questions (5)

  • It has held up well in long-term use, with multiple owners reporting no visible burn-in after 1 to 2.5 years of heavy daily use. That makes it a safer pick if you plan to use it for work and gaming with static UI elements, though OLED care still matters.

  • It does not have a dedicated G-Sync module; it is G-Sync Compatible over standard VRR and VESA AdaptiveSync certified. That means VRR should work normally with compatible GPUs, without the AW3420DW-style module lock-in.

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

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

  • The QD-OLED panel can pick up micro-scratches even with careful cleaning, so the screen needs extra care. Despite that, owners still describe the display as excellent and worth keeping.

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Oct 24, 2026 8:03 PM
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LivelyPlastic913Oct 24, 2026 8:03 PM
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Thanks !
Oct 24, 2026 8:47 PM
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Joined Apr 2012
lhnola1Oct 24, 2026 8:47 PM
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With black Friday around the corner I would wait to see if Asus 3rd gen oleds go on sale.
Oct 24, 2026 9:24 PM
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MemorableField5975Oct 24, 2026 9:24 PM
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Oct 24, 2026 10:16 PM
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CrimsonIdea4025Oct 24, 2026 10:16 PM
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If anyone is on the fence on this, the screen is really fragile and doesn't matter how careful you are cleaning it... it will get micro scratches. I own this monitor and I love it but that's the only issue I have, you could google/reddit it there's tons of complaints about it.
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Oct 24, 2026 10:43 PM
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THEOREMVIOct 24, 2026 10:43 PM
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This is somewhat tempting
Oct 24, 2026 11:12 PM
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UneternalOct 24, 2026 11:12 PM
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Does anybody know how much Adobe RGB this monitor covers?
Oct 24, 2026 11:14 PM
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Viking8Oct 24, 2026 11:14 PM
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$780 for this? Not a chance.

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Oct 24, 2026 11:47 PM
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FusonOct 24, 2026 11:47 PM
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Quote from Eragorn View quoted comment :
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.
Thanks for the review
Oct 25, 2026 2:11 AM
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Joined Feb 2015
bytebulletsOct 25, 2026 2:11 AM
4 Comments
Now that's a monitor!
Oct 25, 2026 2:23 AM
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Joined Oct 2014
psk177Oct 25, 2026 2:23 AM
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Quote from rebel0508 View quoted comment :
Cannot disable DSC on these. Just a heads up if that is a need. MSI might be a better option if that's needed.
Legacy Mode (Console Mode): You can partially bypass DSR/custom-resolution restrictions by going to the monitor's OSD menu, selecting Game -> Console Mode, and enabling Legacy Mode (though this caps your refresh rate at 120Hz)
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Oct 25, 2026 2:36 AM
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YemathumsOct 25, 2026 2:36 AM
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I have this monitor and love it, no burn in after 1 year of heavy use
Oct 25, 2026 3:12 AM
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Joined Oct 2015
quarizzzmaOct 25, 2026 3:12 AM
35 Comments
Good deal..
Oct 25, 2026 4:35 AM
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Joined Feb 2020
TalentedCircle477Oct 25, 2026 4:35 AM
5 Comments
Maybe lower Black Friday?
Oct 25, 2026 1:53 PM
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haysouseOct 25, 2026 1:53 PM
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It's good but annoying on Mac, which makes you manually toggle HDR on/off.
Windows does a better job. Firmware updates require Windows.

If you're Mac-only, would go mini-LED for now until Apple fixes HDR support. There are various mitigations such as keyboard shortcuts on 3rd party apps but not the same as native support.

Also requires tweaking; it might turn on the mood lighting at night to do some maintenance on the pixels or something; bad for the bedroom out of the box.

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Oct 25, 2026 2:12 PM
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burticusOct 25, 2026 2:12 PM
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I want this in a 43" or bigger. I have a 32" 4K I use for work and it is a little too small compare to my 43" 4K on my main pc. Granted that is a Samsung and was $300, but it's not as spicy as this one

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