Alienware announces the AW2725DF and AW3225QF (worlds first 4k 240hz and worlds first 1440p 360hz QD-OLED monitors - launches January 2024)

Orangeade · Monday at 16:16

Purchased one of these to complement my 40" 5k screens. Will give opinions in a day or so. Not sold on curve but let's see

pcfarrar · Monday at 17:34

What are the optimal smart hdr settings for the AW3225QF?

MuziPL · Monday at 18:17

Is one of the 27 inch 360 Hz qd oled monitors the best between gigabyte, msi and alienware or is it mostly a toss up?

t2na · Monday at 18:32

MuziPL said:
Is one of the 27 inch 360 Hz qd oled monitors the best between gigabyte, msi and alienware or is it mostly a toss up?

They all use the same QD OLED panels, it just depends on which 'features' you want with price and availability playing a part.

Apparently the MSI has pretty average responses time at 60hz (a factor if you're using it with a console) - but in the UK the Alienware is the only model that's easily available and is also around 220 quid cheaper than either the MSI or Gigabyte models.

MuziPL · 2024-07-02T08:14:46+0100

t2na said:
They all use the same QD OLED panels, it just depends on which 'features' you want with price and availability playing a part.

Apparently the MSI has pretty average responses time at 60hz (a factor if you're using it with a console) - but in the UK the Alienware is the only model that's easily available and is also around 220 quid cheaper than either the MSI or Gigabyte models.

Knew all of that, but thanks. It is baffling how poor their availability still is (Central Europe).

StarShock · 2024-07-02T08:34:21+0100

I suspect Dell threw a lot of money at Samsung to get first dibs on the panels

JediFragger · 2024-07-02T08:48:14+0100

StarShock said:
I suspect Dell threw a lot of money at Samsung to get first dibs on the panels

Not really, Dell have a really robust supply-chain model which could just have enabled them to release first.

pcfarrar · 2024-07-02T11:14:05+0100

AW3225QF is down to £800 now using the employee advantage discount coupon.

t2na · 2024-07-02T11:16:27+0100

If anyone would like a 12% discount coupon for this, I've got a spare as a result of Dell renewing my employee advantage codes (and I don't need to buy a second Dell OLED monitor...)

I believe mine are UK only and valid until July 14th.

Ayahuasca · 2024-07-02T11:17:30+0100

t2na said:
If anyone would like a 12% discount coupon for this, I've got a spare as a result of Dell renewing my employee advantage codes (and I don't need to buy a second Dell OLED monitor...)

I believe mine are UK only and valid until July 14th.

Can that be used on top of the current deal?

pcfarrar · 2024-07-02T11:20:25+0100

Ayahuasca said:
Can that be used on top of the current deal?

No it's £800 with the discount code. You might be able to use topcashback or Quidco for additional discount though.

frustin · 2024-07-02T11:35:09+0100

t2na said:
If anyone would like a 12% discount coupon for this, I've got a spare as a result of Dell renewing my employee advantage codes (and I don't need to buy a second Dell OLED monitor...)

I believe mine are UK only and valid until July 14th.

i'd like one of those please? i only get 5% with my work.

t2na · 2024-07-02T11:36:49+0100

frustin said:
i'd like one of those please? i only get 5% with my work.

I'll PM it to you now.

JediFragger · 2024-07-02T13:03:17+0100

t2na said:
I'll PM it to you now.

If any chance you have another I'm also after one. Np if not, cheers

pcfarrar · 2024-07-02T13:39:07+0100

JediFragger said:
If any chance you have another I'm also after one. Np if not, cheers

I've just sent you one.

JediFragger · 2024-07-02T13:54:00+0100

pcfarrar said:
I've just sent you one.

Thank you, fab! I'm stuck between my PG42UQ and 34in QD UW and think this (on an arm) may give me the best of both and job done for at least a couple of years

Parky · 2024-07-02T16:58:12+0100

Got the AW2725DF today, looking forward to giving it a proper test tonight in the dark but already it feels like a massive, noticeable improvement. I was on an old Acer Predator 1080p 240hz which has now been relegated to the secondary monitor, even with a little bit lower of a framerate from the bump in resolution this still feels smoother whilst looking a lot better.

I think a GPU upgrade when the new Nvidia cards land I'll be set for quite a long time.

Jay85 · 2024-07-02T23:54:44+0100

I have a £60 voucher ready to go on a Dell 27" QD OLED! Just waiting for the right time and price!

JediFragger · 2024-07-02T23:58:04+0100

Parky said:
looking forward to giving it a proper test tonight in the dark

carrot1401 · 2024-07-03T06:53:55+0100

Am I right in saying neither the AW3225QF or Samsung equivilant have usb c? I’m looking for a 32” 4k OLED gaming monitor with usb c for my work MacBook Pro and I don’t think there is one? Currently on a gigabyte m28u….