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AOC 27G4X vs Dell Alienware AW3225QF: Comparison
AOC 27G4X vs Dell Alienware AW3225QF: the refresh rate difference
Refresh rate is where these two genuinely part company, AOC 27G4X 180 Hz against Dell Alienware AW3225QF 240 Hz, a 25% lead for Dell Alienware AW3225QF. Dell Alienware AW3225QF also leads on max refresh rate, 180 Hz on the AOC 27G4X versus 240 Hz on the Dell Alienware AW3225QF. Screen size runs the same way, 27 in on the AOC 27G4X versus 31.5 in on the Dell Alienware AW3225QF, another win for Dell Alienware AW3225QF. There is a split on hdr formats as well, HDR10 on the AOC 27G4X versus VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 on the Dell Alienware AW3225QF.
AOC 27G4X vs Dell Alienware AW3225QF: which one fits your build
Buy the AOC 27G4X for extreme budget-conscious gamers and first-time QHD high-refresh upgraders, though it is not built for buyers wanting real HDR contrast and anyone wanting a fully adjustable stand. The Dell Alienware AW3225QF suits Alienware ecosystem owners wanting matching AlienFX lighting and single-player and open-world gaming fans, though it is the wrong buy for Design/CAD users needing perfectly straight edges and budget shoppers. It is equally the pick for enthusiast gamers wanting 4K OLED with a curved, immersive form factor. Our rating of the AOC 27G4X (7.6/10): an aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills. Our rating of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (9/10): A top-tier curved 4K OLED gaming monitor that pairs genuine performance with Alienware's most polished industrial design yet.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AOC 27G4X and Dell Alienware AW3225QF differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 1920 x 1080 on the AOC 27G4X versus 3840 x 2160 on the Dell Alienware AW3225QF.
Is the HDR Support the same on the AOC 27G4X and Dell Alienware AW3225QF?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- AOC 27G4X
- IPS
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- QD-OLED
Brand
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- Dell
Model Number
- AOC 27G4X
- 27G4X
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- AW3225QF
Screen Size
- AOC 27G4X
- 27 in-14%
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 31.5 inBest
Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Aspect Ratio
- AOC 27G4X
- 16:9
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- AOC 27G4X
- 180 Hz-25%
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 240 HzBest
Response Time
- AOC 27G4X
- 1 ms
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 0.03ms (GtG)Best
Adaptive Sync
- AOC 27G4X
- Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
HDR Support
- AOC 27G4X
- Yes
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- Yes
Curved
- AOC 27G4X
- No
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- Yes
Native Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920x1080
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 3840x2160
Screen Curvature
- AOC 27G4X
- Flat
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 1700R
Max Refresh Rate
- AOC 27G4X
- 180 Hz-25%
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 240 HzBest
HDR Certification
- AOC 27G4X
- HDR10 signal only
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
DCI-P3 Coverage
- AOC 27G4X
- 95.5 %
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- 99 %
Series
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC Gaming 27G4X
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- Alienware
Color Gamut
- AOC 27G4X
- 128.3% sRGB, 95.5% DCI-P3
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- ~99% DCI-P3
HDR Formats
- AOC 27G4X
- HDR10
- Dell Alienware AW3225QF
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOC 27G4X if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Dell Alienware AW3225QF if you want the higher screen size (31.5 in vs 27 in), the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 180 Hz) and the lower response time (0.03ms (GtG) vs 1 ms).
Verdict
AOC 27G4X
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
An aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills.
Dell Alienware AW3225QF
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A top-tier curved 4K OLED gaming monitor that pairs genuine performance with Alienware's most polished industrial design yet.