(Images taken from TwitchCon 2023 Stream)
Alienware recently rocked yesterday’s TwitchCon with its upcoming QD-OLED gaming monitors. We’re getting the Alienware AW3225QF and the AW2725DF next year, which will succeed and expand their current OLED lineup. What makes these two monitors offer desirable specifications, which are widely thought to be the first in the business.
Alienware AW3225QF – Tale of the Tape
The Alienware AW3225QF is arguably the more interesting of the two for enthusiasts since it’s one of the first 4K QD-OLEDs to arrive next year. That level of clarity and sharpness combined with OLED’s advantage in color and contrast is a dream come true for us, who wanted the technology to creep into monitors for a few years now.
However, Alienware decided to kick it up a notch by offering a 240Hz refresh rate with it just to spice things up. So far, only the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 offers the same, but it’s a Quantum Dot VA panel, so it has its limitations. The gaming monitor market is currently stuck at 4K, so the foreseeable way forward is increased refresh rates.
Another interesting design feature is the curved form factor instead of the usual flat screen. It follows the philosophy of curved displays like the AW3423DW and the LG OLED Flex to maximize a large display’s immersive capabilities. This model’s 32-inch size is the bare minimum we consider to be truly engrossing since it’s large enough to catch your peripheral vision.
Another thing that sets this model apart from the other new variants is it uses the brand’s Lunar Light aesthetic. Alienware has been using that to indicate that a new release is the more “premium” version, just like with the AW3423DW and AW3423DWF. Alienware also did not mention what kind of connection this monitor will use, but it’s safe to assume that it needs something better than DisplayPort 1.4.
Is the AW2725DF The New E-Sports King?
The Alienware AW2725DF might be the less flashy pick between the two, but it’s shaping up to be the best 1440p E-Sports monitor out there. It has a lower 2560 x 1440 resolution than the AW322QF, but it has a substantially higher 360Hz refresh rate. We consider it as an E-Sports model since main proponents like Nvidia are pushing for 1440p to be the next official format for the category.
What gives this monitor a substantial advantage over current 360Hz models like the Asus PG27AQN is the OLED panel itself. It is not prone to delays in pixel transitions due to backlights, so it is better for motion clarity. The colors and contrast add extra oomph to the graphics, so you don’t have to sacrifice niceties like vibrancy to get better blur reduction.
Another difference is that this model doesn’t use the Lunar Light aesthetic, which isn’t necessarily bad. It has a more compact hexagonal base, although it still has some of the brand’s key characteristics, such as its AlienFX lighting.
The Alienware AW3225QF and AW2725DF are coming soon, but pricing has not yet been revealed. These two beasts will be available in January 2024 to help you celebrate the new year. We’re waiting for more information from our friends over at Dell/Alienware, and we will share what we can as soon as they become available to us.
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
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