I really like the deep blacks on this OLED + 32 inch curved screen is great! But I'm concerned about that burnout, should I go with the 27 inch IPS counterpart? Will that monitor allow me to play on PS5 at 1440p unlike this one?
@@venkateshnaidu2133 that’s a valid concern and Alienware has a 3yr burn in warranty with the monitor. I’ve used mine nearly everyday for 8+ hours and static images with no burn in. It’s still very early though. Idk anything about the ips to know if it’ll 1440p on ps5.
@@TaylorBrauer that was super quick response! Thank you for your thoughts and recommendations. I've one final question, I wanted a monitor for Productivity + PS5, and if this monitor can't do 1440p at 120 Hz on a PS5 (which is I think the ideal thing) then it is a deal breaker right (because there must be other monitors which are able to do this)?
@@venkateshnaidu2133 personally, I don't find anything I dislike about 1080p 120 even when I was right in front of the monitor. Is it noticable, yeah. However, after playing a bit I didn't even think about it. The further you sit from the monitor the better it's going to look too. This is highly subjective and depends on what you want and what your expectations are.
I have this monitor and it's hands down the best monitor I've ever owned. It's absolutely beautiful! The ever so slight curve is fantastic. And the colors and blacks are amazing. They had a firmware update that fixed some things. Dolby vision makes it bright and beautiful. This panel is the same panel going on all the others that are coming out. Samsung makes it. Some "May" be better on software things but this is great right now. It was a no brainer.
I'm glad you're enjoying it! It's a pretty amazing display and I can agree with the "...best monitor I've ever owned." sentiment despite some of it's drawbacks like it's stand, lack of USB-C DP Alt, and lack of speakers. If they improve upon those next generation this will be perfect.
Yes agreed. It may not be for everyone. Like console gaming because the lack of speakers, but most displays speakers totally stink anyways. But pc use its really nice. Would like to see the asus and their cooling solution. Maybe brighter? Who knows. The Alienware does have a fan that keeps it cool so I don't know if asus will get any brighter. All and all I think people would be happy with this purchase.
That’s a really great question. Honestly, the moment I turned on the 32” I was done with the 34”. I really like more square screens like 16:10 ratios. This 32” has that 16:10 feels even though it’s 16:9. And the 4k is super nice too.
Waiting for mine since they ship a little later in Europe. I'm a little concerned about the large size, especially since it's going to be next to a 27" studio display... But I think it'll be a good replacement for the AW3423DWF which is already awesome but has a pretty low pixel density/resolution...
Was debating getting this or the 27” 360hrtz Oled. I do currently play a lot of FPS games but my new PC is a 4080 super / 7800x3d combo. Any advice? This does scale to 1440p on PC though?
I’m going from IPS to OLED. This brief comparison is speaking to people like me. There isn’t any harm in a brief comparison for people who don’t have the time to consider differences in technology. Taking the time to say it makes no sense isn’t too helpful for anyone except ego.
@@TheMorenobarker The difference is pretty wild, right? I love being able to walk around the room, glance at the oled, and see everything clearly just as if I was in front of it. I can't do that with the IPS screen. Sometimes I like playing a game of what angle does the OLED look bad. So far, it's OLED 100 me 0.
Just purchased this monitor and love it. Got it on sale directly from dell. Colors just pop and very vibrant. Just turn off dolby vision in windows 11. There is no need for this to be on and makes things look alot better. Make sure youre on the latest firmware as well. Mine didnt need any upgrading
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The only difference with DSC is when I tab out of my fullscreen game, it gies black for 3 seconds which is extremely annoying. Otherwise flawless image
You can use a cable matters USB C to HDMI 2.1 Adapter and using a few bits of software update the firmware (on their website) and can make get signal from the M1 Pro Max on a 2.1 HDMI port on the Alienware :)
1. no one is dropping $1200 on a monitor when that owns a 2000 series graphics card or using a junk laptop as a source. 2. High end color accurate IPS and VA panels are also this price or more aka Apple display is $1600 @ 60hz. 3. No one is dropping $1200 on a monitor to play Low graphics settings. smh.... 4. Burn in warranty covers worries. Outside of abuse, you won't have any issues with burn in. 5. DSC is a non issue.
Yo! thanks for showcasing the real world interactions! Helps to get a very solid understanding of how it behaves out there versus just stats and figures in a dark room. Thanks again.
I'm looking for something cheaper than the Apple Monitor but for music and TH-cam editing. Can you suggest another (4k) monitor to go with the Mac Studio M2? Hopefully cheaper🤭I just purcahsed this today but think it may be overkill for what i need it for! Love the specs but I'm not a gamer. Thanks for this video! New Subscriber 🎉
Great review! My understanding is that you do software development with it as well as gaming which would be my use case. Any updates on the burn in at this point?
Hey, I have a few questions. How long does it take to have a burn in if I play for, let's say, for about 6 hrs a day? And also, how long should I use this monitor for its longevity?
The short answer is, nobody knows. These are brand new and will take some time to see how they endure stress. I've personally been using this monitor day in and day out for well over 8 hours a day and haven't had any issues with burn in (or anything really). Dell has a 3 year warranty for burn in on the monitor.
Really appreciate this review, it's the 4th review I've seen on this monitor and finally this has been the review that answers every question I had! Thanks so much
Thank you! You're doing it right getting multiple perspectives. I'm glad my review was able to help you out. If you end up making a purchase consider stopping by and let us know what you think.
I have the LG GN950-B IPS and I don't know if that panel is different from others but my blacks arent white like yours and there is far less light bleed. I'm pretty sure I can get blacks as deep as that OLED...
LG makes some great displays. You're right, the panels do vary which adds more complication into the mix. The camera exaggerates the light bleeding on the monitor. It's noticable but not as bad as it seems on video. I'm sure the LG looks great and it won't get near as black as an OLED simply because there's always a backlight on an IPS where OLED is turned completely off for blacks. That's not to say there's anything wrong with a good looking IPS screen's black. A good quality panel can look great!
Thank you! That comparison in the dark was pretty wild, right? The IPS glow bothered me the most with previous monitors and I'm so thankful OLED is hitting the 4k market, finally.
Nice video! I’m still undecided to buy this monitor or wait the rog 32 oled. Now I have the Samsung odissey g7 2k 240hz. Do you think I need to wait and buy the rog or buy this cheapest monitor? Thanks
Thank you. There's lots of options to choice from and each one has their own pros and cons. Take your time to consider each one and your budget and make a decision from there.
Refreshing review, really like the user experiance instead of the usual spec sum up and some standard talk. Thank you.still torn between this and a 360hz2k (aw2725df) cant make up my mind to be honest.
I'm glad you liked it. You've got a tough choice there. Both are very good. If you plan on further or pursuing your passion in competitive shooters then the 360hz is a great choice.
Unless you have a really really high end computer the 360hz monitor will be worthless to you. Which did you decide to get? I’d go for the larger size if you are playing FPS games. 😊
Thanks for your review and also for covering the burn-in topic and office usage. I hope this Monitor will be available in Austria, in Germany Dell-Shop you can buy it but not in Austria. What a pitty!!!
Resolution and framerate varies game to game depending on what it supports. 4k 120p isn't supported on any ps5 game that I know of. I don't even think the ps5 pro has games that support it.
amazing video! im looking to get a new monitor now that i build a really good pc and i like to call myself "competitive gamer" and im afraid this is going to be really big for warzone coming from a 24inch alienware monitor.. i think 27 inch would be the sweet spot for me but i cant seem to find any 4k 240hz on those inches.. what should i do? i love to get 4k cause i love watching youtube in high quality or editing but i still want to play in "competitive".. do you have any recomended monitors for me?
Great review! I can't wait to get this monitor! Also thanks for the firmware update video. I was excited to see the first update and the changes but was curious on how to actually update it. Also I have heard there are issues remaining about Dolby vision. Have you seen or tested this out yet? You earned a sub from me.
This is a great monitor. I recommend downloading the firmware update they recently released. Also, I'm using it with my PC and a PS5. I have a SoundBlaster Katana V2X soundbar and have the eArc port from the monitor connected to the Arc port on the soundbar and it works great for the PS5. I do use USB mode on the soundbar for the PC sound so I can get 5.1 virtual surround, but even the PC audio comes through on the eArc to Arc channel in 2 channel audio. I have the PC connected Displayport.
Oh awesome! Glad to hear you got that setup and working. I haven’t had an opportunity to test out eArc. I hope Dell keeps the firmware coming to keep improving this monitor.
is it possible that you can use the hdmi e arc for the ps5 and the bluetooth that the pc have so you can use them both on this alienware ? if the soundbar does have a bluetooth systeem just like mine
Thanks for bringing up the programming aspect. I write code 8 hours a day and then play video games and I have one desk so I need a monitor that can do both!
Thank you for this information. Im planning to use this Monitor for Gaming and Productivity. Productivity approx 12-16 hours a week. Do you think Burn-In is a problem with this use case?
Yw! I mean, burn-in is going to happen, eventually. You're paying a lot of money for a monitor and is that worth the anxiety? That's something you'll have to think about because no one really knows how these will hold up long term.
You want to jack the brightness as low as you can tolerate for productivity tasks. It should still last quite a long time with minimum brightness levels.
@@yhzh2002 I suppose the deep blacks of OLED mean that doing so is actually a realistic option. I'm thinking about getting this monitor for work and play, and I'll bear this tip in mind. It would be my first OLED. Hopefully it supports some means of storing image settings profiles. Thanks.
I am shocked that you have 4.89k subscribers. I expected way more as to the quality of the video and your script. You deserve 100 K subs Until new YEAR 2025. This channel is gonna be my new fav one. You gonna be a big channel ! wish you all the best... I love alienware and I am gonna buy this setup one day...
Excelente video!!! Like 👍 Estoy entre comprar este modelo o el MSI que ocupa el mismo panel y si trae USB-C con carga para mi MacBook. Gracias por compartir tu experiencia, sin duda voy a buscar más videos en tu canal. Saludos.
@@AFGixxeR88 I think you could save some money by getting a 4k 120hz panel not 240hz. The series X doesnt have a 240hz display mode so youd be using the monitor to half of its potential. unless you plan to upgrade your system
Well, the newer Macs have HDMI 2.1 ports. Starting from the Mac Studio from last June, and the M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros. You can see me use the Mac Studio with a Samsung G8 Neo in my videos. So, you don’t need to use the converters you suggested in the video, at least for these models of Mac
Great video ! i've seen many videos about these new oled displays and this one really shows the average daily use, and pros and cons of these panels. I know this alienware model has some firmware issues, i will wait for the MSI one (flat, which i prefer). But i am really thinking about waiting on those hybrid monitors (240hz 4K - 480hz HD). What are your thoughts on those ? I know they will be matte coated.... maybe make a video on the subject ? keep it up.
Thank you! The monitors with the dual res, dual refresh rates are interesting. When that first debut for the Razer laptops I was very interested where that might lead. Def something to keep an eye on.
I’m curious about the dual refresh rate monitors too. I elected not to go with it because a) while 1080p is fine on a fast 25”, 32” is really pushing it for 1080p, and b) 480hz is only getting you from ~4ms to ~2ms per frame. Yes it’s 2x the frames but 240hz is already super fast. That said, 480hz gonna be a lot better on a third-gen OLED than on a TN/VA/IPS/Mini-LED in terms of blur between frames and ghosting, so if you really care about high speed, I would def be looking at OLEDs.
@binary132 good point. Also the Matte coating for me is a no no. I agree with you, 240hz OLED has more clarity than 360hz ips/tn. But since i play competitive shooters, those extra frames could be helpful (i do have a beefy pc). I would just software crop the screen in order for it to be 27 or even 24 inches only with black bars.
Hi, very good and informative job man. Here 4090 and aorus fv43u (43" 4k 144hz 1ms), because I like it big. But I would like to get more out of my gpu and have a smooother playing experience, so I'm thinking to try this new qd-oled beast with 240hz and 0.03 ms refresh rate. Although I already know that the 11 inches less will be difficult to swallow
The 4090 would love this monitor and like you said that's a pretty large jump back in size. I think it helps a bit if you're planning on positioning it closer to you.
Ive been saving up and im getting a 4090 soon. The only thing im really really really concerned about is burn in. And especially since they have a warranty for burn in. It makes me think it’s a problem. (Or it couldn’t be much of a problem and their just trying to get your money) I have no idea. I’m hoping to have this monitor for like 6-7 years maybe more. Maybe I should just get a 4k monitor with no oled. Edit- I also don’t play for 12 hours a day so. That might help prolong it. My longest session would be probably like 4 hours maybe 5. Idk if that’s like not good.
The short answer is nobody knows. This is brand new 3rd gen QD-OLED tech so it hasn't been out long enough to have those long term results. That's just the downside of getting the lastest and greatest, you have to accept the risks. If your not ok with that then def go with something that is proven like an IPS screen. Dell's got a pretty nice one in their UltraSharp lineup that Dave's Garage reviewed.
5:13 Hi again, for 1440p. Have you tried to sélect : test 1440p output ? Because I think it does support it. Is it possible to Check it ? If yes I will buy it immediately
The Dell AW3225QF works without issue with the PS5. While you don't need to enable Console Mode for full compatibility, Dell suggests using it for the best experience with consoles. Although 1440p signals didn't initially work with the PS5, the monitor now supports it as of firmware M2B105, which was released in April 2024.
What is your best suggestion for outputting audio for consoles? Ideally, I would rather not take up an hdmi port with a converter (would like to keep my series x and ps5 plugged in). I guess what I’m asking is do you know if usb/usb c powered speakers work for outputting audio thru the USB/USB c ports?
My ideal setup is either bluetooth headphones or the SteelSeries Artis Pros. I'm a headphone guy so I don't connect to any speakers. I don't really have any suggestion on what's best for non-hdmi speakers.
I mean, I currently have dual 32 inch 60 Hz refresh HD monitor for my set up. Yes it is a 1080P monitor and it's a big 32 inch display so you could see the pixels. Definitely thinking about upgrading to a better monitor and this one was perfect because l did not want to compromise on the size of the display but at the same time I want a good quality display with high refresh rate. And this monitor fits everything 32 inches, 4K, 240 so high refresh rate. But the cherry on top is the fact that it's an OLED which is a big deal because I can't get over the fact that my main monitors for my main gaming PC set up are not sharp. And for other people, maybe they don't really care or can't even tell the difference but I could tell the difference due to the fact that I do daily drive a 15 ProMax, 23 M3 Max MacBook Pro 16in, 24 iPad Pro 13in, and an Ultra Watch. All these have OLED displays and definitely there's a big difference between OLED and a regular non OLED display. But the price might be a little steep, but I'll probably just buy one out of the two monitors and it will be my main monitor out of the 2.😊
Sounds like a pretty nice upgrade over your current setup. Taking it one monitor at a time is a great approach. That way you can make sure it's the right monitor for you before deciding to go with another one. If it's possible, try to see it in stores so you get chance to get hands on before making a purchase.
@@TaylorBrauer yeah definitely I live in Las Vegas so I am pretty close to LA which I do visit family and friends down there often and they got a MicroCenter there down in Tustin. So whenever I get the chance, I’m definitely gonna visit and hopefully they have those monitors for me to look at in store on display.👍
Between this monitor & G3222Q, which one suits my preference more? 60% PS5 gaming & 40% productivity (excel, word, web browsing, etc) I am still holding myself from buying any OLED monitors due to burn in issue
I'm sure the 3080 will game at 4k in most games to some degree. I have a 3080ti that does 4k pretty well. Check out some benchmarks to see exactly how it would perform at 4k.
@@cybuster2412 Ah, I misunderstood the question. You're wanting specifcally 1440p gaming, right? If that's the case you should checkout the 27in 360Hz OLED from alienware. It's the same 3rd gen QD-OLED tech as this one and it's 1440p.
I was thinking of buying a 32 inch monitor but when I saw this compared to the other monitor, I don't know whether to buy a 32 inch monitor or less. Which one do you recommend, one that is 32 or less?
The monitor is large so if that's something that isn't going to be comfortable then def look at smaller monitors. The benefit of 32" is that you get 4K.
I guess GSync can improve the experience even more and raise FPS but if your GPU is AMD I guess you're out of luck taking advantage of that boost since this monitor doesn't support AMD Freesync. Am I right about that?
Just Subed! Really appreciate the informative video. I watched several reviews on this Monitor and Noone spoke about the Audio output. Thank you Taylor.
@@TaylorBrauer ya i just bought it today and i swear to god i can run 1440 p it boosted framerate although just rocking 4k native and letting the PS5 determine the frameratte looked better. But it was on my monitor!!
The raising blacks is not an Alienware concern - but a QD OLED issue. QD OLED lacks a polarizer which prevents the light to scatter on the screen and raise blacks. I have this same issue on my S90C TV too in my living room. I had to buy blackout curtains just to watch movies during the day
hey! i am going to buy this one but have 1 question, does this monitor drops down to 1080p in performance mode in ps5, because it does not support 2k, i am confused
In most cases, yes, performance mode will drop to 1080p. It’s game dependent though so check out the games you plan to play on it and see what those options are offering.
DSC just compresses (pack) the data before going through the cable, then decompresses (unpack) at the end just like zipped/archived files, so of course there will be no visual difference.
Love the review man. Was just wondering how Dota 2 was on this monitor. Do you feel like the screen was too big and did the curvature have any affect on your gameplay or visuals?
Thank you! The times I've tried it it's been great. I don't play Dota very often tbh but every other game the curve disappears. I'm sure it's the same for Dota in matches. Having the larger screen has been amazing for every game I've played.
As someone who has only ever used flat monitors, one of my concerns was if I will be able to get used to a curved panel. I have not purchased this monitor, but may in the future, but it helps knowing that I will likely simply get used to it. Other concern also is that going to an IPS, hopefully my eyes can get used to the crazy increase in contrast for long gaming periods haha.
It's a bit of a gamble going curved. As someone who used to be a strictly flat monitor guy I'm finding the curve to be enjoyable. From my experience, you're going to be more worried about spending too much time in gaming sessions because the contrast is so immersive. Your eyes won't be able to get enough.
I’m very interested in your comment that you’re a programmer. I’m an iOS developer by day and occasional PC gamer. I don’t want to loose any text clarity or have any annoying fringing.
In my opinion, it's the best monitor I've seen for both productivity tasks and gaming. However, there's 360Hz - 500Hz monitors that are very good for gaming. There's the Apple Studio Display and the XDR display that will have better text clarity. So, it depends on what you want. I think that the 3225QF does both very well. I use it for everything all the time.
Thanks for the very detailed review! I really would like to buy this monitor but my desk is directly under 2 windows (on a roof) and I'm a bit concerned that this is not an ideal condition. 😥
It depends on what you're playing but the latest games won't be hitting 4k at 240fps. For those newer titles you'll really want to be making use of DLSS to get the most out of 4k.
@@primeservers356right but the monitor doesn’t support or have a setting to set 1440p gaming. You can see it in the video and it’s also called out on rtings
@@TaylorBrauer How do you manage it? How many months are you using it? I want OLED badly as I have had IPS (too bright, bland colours) VA (smeary as heck) but I’ve never tried OLED. except on my LG TV. I want the AW but I’m terrified of burn in. Despite the warranty.
@@mikemwps I use it like I would any other monitor which is to say I don't ever think about burn in. I leave bright, dark, code, jira pages on screen for long periods of time. I have game sessions where the ui is up for long periods of time. Sometimes I walk away and leave a title screen up for hours. I'm not overly careful with the monitor. It's got 3 year warranty so I don't worry at all about it.
What PS5 monitor do you recommend as the best regardless of cost? Should I wait for the newest monitors to be released this year? I am worried about burn in! I mainly play FPS games.
The 4k OLEDS released this year are some of the most advanced monitors to date. Burn in will happen on OLEDs, eventually. If that's a deal breaker than you'll want to look elsewhere.
Appreciate the video. I am using it on my Mac (M2pro chip, connected via DP). Still can't figure out how to correctly activate HDR and Dolby Vision. I tried to watch the DV videos on TH-cam, but I can't see the DV or HDR options on the videos settings list. When I manually turn on HDR on the Mac display settings, HDR options do appear under the videos but the images are significantly washed out. 🤣
hmm, perhaps try connecting via an HDMI 2.1 cable as that might give you better HDR results. As for Dolby Vision, I believe that is exclusive to x86 GPUs.
Mini LED is really great and if burn in on OLED makes you uneasy then miniLED is a fine choice. It won't get you all the way to those amazing constrasting colors on OLED but it's much better than LED.
Thank you for this insightful review! It has helped me a lot because I am thinking of changing my current setup and looking for a reliable monitor that can do both productivity stuff and gaming. One question though - this monitor doesn't have a built-in KMV switch right? Have you tried hooking 2 systems to this monitor at the same time? How do you toggle between the two setups if you did? I'm thinking of a possible combination of my macbook and steamdeck to alternate between work and gaming probably. Understand the monitor supports PIP but just wanted to know about the KMV settings. Thanks!
Yw! That’s a great question and unfortunately it doesn’t have a KVM. The best solution I’ve found is a Logitech MX wireless keyboard and mouse since those support switching computers on a button press. They support up to 3 devices via Bluetooth.
@@TaylorBrauer Thank you for answering! I'm guessing in this case I probably have to get an external KVM switcher to support the setup that I have in mind, right? 😅
Great review, and thanks for being honest about its drawbacks. I live in a place where there isn't much bright sunlight during the year (PNW), so I think I'm going to go ahead and get this monitor.
This i gonna sound silly but my main reason for leaning towards the new LG monitor is because of the design i really hate the branding being shown in the monitor design lol
That's smart. Having an expensive piece of tech like these monitors should look the way you expect since you'll be looking at this A LOT. It's great that there's so much choice in the OLED market with these especially now that the WOLEDs are around the corner. Get the one that's best for you.
Settings are per input source (HDMI 1&2, DP). HDR and SDR share the same settings with the exception of Smart HDR under "Display" because it's only enabled when HDR is on. However, it can still be set prior to enabling HDR. Yw! Glad you enjoyed.
Thanks for the detailed information. Quick question, i have the alienware m18 with rtx 4080, do you think this monitor will work flawlessly with the m18? Again great review!
With Mac M1 Pro - DP 1.4 to USB-C, got it. You are getting 4K@120hz with that setup, right? Can the M1 Pro get higher than that? If not do you know if a better Mac model can?
I’m hitting 4K 120 with the M1 Max but the Pro should be able to achieve it too. The main issue with getting 240Hz is that M1’s don’t support DSC over HDMI. However, it seems that M2 and beyond does support DSC over HDMI 2.1. I can’t confirm this though.
So I get its doesn't support 1440. But but if you set your console to 4k and then the game has a performance mode of say 60fps and 1440. Does that mean it'll just drop too 1080p?
Hey! Thank you, you covered some things I was really wanting to know about the monitor. Appreciate the follow up review.
Yw! It's been a lot of fun covering this monitor.
I really like the deep blacks on this OLED + 32 inch curved screen is great!
But I'm concerned about that burnout, should I go with the 27 inch IPS counterpart? Will that monitor allow me to play on PS5 at 1440p unlike this one?
@@venkateshnaidu2133 that’s a valid concern and Alienware has a 3yr burn in warranty with the monitor. I’ve used mine nearly everyday for 8+ hours and static images with no burn in. It’s still very early though.
Idk anything about the ips to know if it’ll 1440p on ps5.
@@TaylorBrauer that was super quick response! Thank you for your thoughts and recommendations.
I've one final question, I wanted a monitor for Productivity + PS5, and if this monitor can't do 1440p at 120 Hz on a PS5 (which is I think the ideal thing) then it is a deal breaker right (because there must be other monitors which are able to do this)?
@@venkateshnaidu2133 personally, I don't find anything I dislike about 1080p 120 even when I was right in front of the monitor. Is it noticable, yeah. However, after playing a bit I didn't even think about it. The further you sit from the monitor the better it's going to look too.
This is highly subjective and depends on what you want and what your expectations are.
I have this monitor and it's hands down the best monitor I've ever owned. It's absolutely beautiful! The ever so slight curve is fantastic. And the colors and blacks are amazing. They had a firmware update that fixed some things. Dolby vision makes it bright and beautiful. This panel is the same panel going on all the others that are coming out. Samsung makes it. Some "May" be better on software things but this is great right now. It was a no brainer.
I'm glad you're enjoying it! It's a pretty amazing display and I can agree with the "...best monitor I've ever owned." sentiment despite some of it's drawbacks like it's stand, lack of USB-C DP Alt, and lack of speakers. If they improve upon those next generation this will be perfect.
Yes agreed. It may not be for everyone. Like console gaming because the lack of speakers, but most displays speakers totally stink anyways. But pc use its really nice. Would like to see the asus and their cooling solution. Maybe brighter? Who knows. The Alienware does have a fan that keeps it cool so I don't know if asus will get any brighter. All and all I think people would be happy with this purchase.
Such a great review and thank for talking and showing the different mac resolution settings.
Yw! MacOS is more important than ever these days. I wish I could show y'all hdmi 2.1 but we'll have to wait on that one.
Thanks for testing on MacOS. 👍There are TB4 to Hdmi 2.1 Adapters however
I saw that you had a 34" ultrawide, when you changed to the 32", did you miss it a lot?
That’s a really great question. Honestly, the moment I turned on the 32” I was done with the 34”. I really like more square screens like 16:10 ratios. This 32” has that 16:10 feels even though it’s 16:9. And the 4k is super nice too.
That's exactly what I am wondering at the moment. Currently using an Alienware 34" and a bit concerned about switching to the 32".
Please clean and change thermal paste on your laptop with mx6. Your 2070 at idle running at 65C.
What temp should it be idling at?
Ideally 30-40s, not more than that
@@aniketrt3327 Whew, that's some low temps. Giving me a challenge here.
Waiting for mine since they ship a little later in Europe. I'm a little concerned about the large size, especially since it's going to be next to a 27" studio display... But I think it'll be a good replacement for the AW3423DWF which is already awesome but has a pretty low pixel density/resolution...
32" def feels a lot larger than 27". More so than I was expecting.
very informative!! :D
Thank you!
Very useful videos on Dell
Thank you!!
Damn that monitors big as hell
It is! However, it does start to feel more and more normal the more I've used it.
@@TaylorBrauer Thanks for the video tho, I've been thinking of buying one and this was a great help.
@@LucaBrasi125 you’re welcome!
Was debating getting this or the 27” 360hrtz Oled. I do currently play a lot of FPS games but my new PC is a 4080 super / 7800x3d combo. Any advice? This does scale to 1440p on PC though?
Congrats on the new PC. Those are some beast specs. Yes, it will scale down to 1440p.
@@TaylorBrauer with a cap at 240 hrtz correct?
@@cookiepuss8182 Yeah, resolution scaling shouldn't have any impact on refresh rate.
I wonder if this monitor could be used for productivity. Experts?
I've been using it everyday for coding at my full time job. It's wonderful for productivity.
The only thing u need to know is if your GPU can handle this bad boy. That is all
The 2070 Max Q in my laptop was able to drive it. So, it's got some room for some older cards. You just can't expect the full 240Hz.
Good … consoles are meant for TV’s not monitors .
What?
I'm sorry but comparing IPS with an OLED has pretty no sense. OLED should be compared to MiniLED.
How many IPS monitors are on the market and how many miniLED monitors are on the market?
@@TaylorBrauer how many AW3225QF are on the market? you can't compare bananas with apples.
I’m going from IPS to OLED. This brief comparison is speaking to people like me. There isn’t any harm in a brief comparison for people who don’t have the time to consider differences in technology. Taking the time to say it makes no sense isn’t too helpful for anyone except ego.
@@TheMorenobarker The difference is pretty wild, right? I love being able to walk around the room, glance at the oled, and see everything clearly just as if I was in front of it. I can't do that with the IPS screen. Sometimes I like playing a game of what angle does the OLED look bad. So far, it's OLED 100 me 0.
@@TaylorBrauer Exactly! I’m ready to take my new monitor for a spin when I get it this weekend 😊
Just purchased this monitor and love it. Got it on sale directly from dell. Colors just pop and very vibrant. Just turn off dolby vision in windows 11. There is no need for this to be on and makes things look alot better. Make sure youre on the latest firmware as well. Mine didnt need any upgrading
Glad you're liking it. Congrats!!
Yo, this is a good video. This monitor has been on my radar for a while and I hope this delivers
Thank you! It's finally a great time for 4k oled monitors. If you decide to get it, I hope you love it.
badass video, bro
i was worried about text clarity and maintaining the panel
you answered these questions well
Thanks! Glad I was able to help.
I know I’m late. When someone says “it’s not sponser “ it brings me joy to know . I will know the truth and all I seek is the truth
I'm all about being honest with y'all in these videos. If I make a mistake I'm there to own it. Regardless of whether any of my videos are sponsored or not sponsored I want to bring y'all honest and valuable content. I'm not against sponsorships as that would support the channel even more.
The only difference with DSC is when I tab out of my fullscreen game, it gies black for 3 seconds which is extremely annoying. Otherwise flawless image
Huh, that is pretty interesting. I'll have to see if I notice that too. I can't really say i've messed with alt tabing in full screen.
You can use a cable matters USB C to HDMI 2.1 Adapter and using a few bits of software update the firmware (on their website) and can make get signal from the M1 Pro Max on a 2.1 HDMI port on the Alienware :)
Nice. I haven't tried that. I'll look at getting one of those. Thanks!
1. no one is dropping $1200 on a monitor when that owns a 2000 series graphics card or using a junk laptop as a source.
2. High end color accurate IPS and VA panels are also this price or more aka Apple display is $1600 @ 60hz.
3. No one is dropping $1200 on a monitor to play Low graphics settings. smh....
4. Burn in warranty covers worries. Outside of abuse, you won't have any issues with burn in.
5. DSC is a non issue.
Thank you for the amazing review! I was considering getting this monitor and was wondering which 1.4 displayport you use and where to get it from?
Yw! Glad you liked it. I believe this comes with one out of the box, if you mean DP to DP. DP to USBc I'd look for one with the higheset bandwidth.
Yo! thanks for showcasing the real world interactions! Helps to get a very solid understanding of how it behaves out there versus just stats and figures in a dark room. Thanks again.
Yw!
I'm looking for something cheaper than the Apple Monitor but for music and TH-cam editing. Can you suggest another (4k) monitor to go with the Mac Studio M2? Hopefully cheaper🤭I just purcahsed this today but think it may be overkill for what i need it for! Love the specs but I'm not a gamer. Thanks for this video! New Subscriber 🎉
I'd look at ASUS's ProArt line of monitors for 4K alternatives.
Thank you! I really appreciate the support 🙏
Amazing review! You deserve companies sending stuff to you for testing.
Thank you! I really appreciate that. Perhaps, i'll get to that level some day.
Great review! My understanding is that you do software development with it as well as gaming which would be my use case. Any updates on the burn in at this point?
@@zayitloud no issues so far! I’ve been using it on the daily for everything and there’s no hint of burn in.
more ps5 footage please, Looking into it to see of its good with the ps5
That's exciting! What is it that you're interested in seeing?
@@TaylorBraueragreed a video detailing best settings to fully take advantage of the ps5?
@@andr3ss___ Check out my latest video as that covers a lot of ps5 settings and configurations. I also cover other consoles as well.
Hey, I have a few questions.
How long does it take to have a burn in if I play for, let's say, for about 6 hrs a day?
And also, how long should I use this monitor for its longevity?
The short answer is, nobody knows. These are brand new and will take some time to see how they endure stress. I've personally been using this monitor day in and day out for well over 8 hours a day and haven't had any issues with burn in (or anything really). Dell has a 3 year warranty for burn in on the monitor.
@@TaylorBrauer thank you for your input.
Really appreciate this review, it's the 4th review I've seen on this monitor and finally this has been the review that answers every question I had! Thanks so much
Thank you! You're doing it right getting multiple perspectives. I'm glad my review was able to help you out. If you end up making a purchase consider stopping by and let us know what you think.
There are reports that Nvidia DSR does not work with DSC (4K 240hz), can you test if DSR works in non DSC mode? Like for example 4K 60hz.
Let me get back to you on that.
I have the LG GN950-B IPS and I don't know if that panel is different from others but my blacks arent white like yours and there is far less light bleed. I'm pretty sure I can get blacks as deep as that OLED...
LG makes some great displays. You're right, the panels do vary which adds more complication into the mix. The camera exaggerates the light bleeding on the monitor. It's noticable but not as bad as it seems on video. I'm sure the LG looks great and it won't get near as black as an OLED simply because there's always a backlight on an IPS where OLED is turned completely off for blacks. That's not to say there's anything wrong with a good looking IPS screen's black. A good quality panel can look great!
I enjoyed the video a lot. Especially the comparison to the IPS display was really useful!
Thank you! That comparison in the dark was pretty wild, right? The IPS glow bothered me the most with previous monitors and I'm so thankful OLED is hitting the 4k market, finally.
@@TaylorBrauershould i use console mode though??
Nice video! I’m still undecided to buy this monitor or wait the rog 32 oled. Now I have the Samsung odissey g7 2k 240hz. Do you think I need to wait and buy the rog or buy this cheapest monitor? Thanks
Thank you. There's lots of options to choice from and each one has their own pros and cons. Take your time to consider each one and your budget and make a decision from there.
Refreshing review, really like the user experiance instead of the usual spec sum up and some standard talk. Thank you.still torn between this and a 360hz2k (aw2725df) cant make up my mind to be honest.
I'm glad you liked it. You've got a tough choice there. Both are very good. If you plan on further or pursuing your passion in competitive shooters then the 360hz is a great choice.
Unless you have a really really high end computer the 360hz monitor will be worthless to you. Which did you decide to get? I’d go for the larger size if you are playing FPS games. 😊
Thanks for your review and also for covering the burn-in topic and office usage. I hope this Monitor will be available in Austria, in Germany Dell-Shop you can buy it but not in Austria. What a pitty!!!
Yw! A lot of folks are going to expect to use this as an office monitor and it's been great for that, so far. I'm hoping you get availability soon.
Can I play at 4K 120hz on a ps5 on this monitor?
Resolution and framerate varies game to game depending on what it supports. 4k 120p isn't supported on any ps5 game that I know of. I don't even think the ps5 pro has games that support it.
I always play in a dark room! So not so bad!
amazing video! im looking to get a new monitor now that i build a really good pc and i like to call myself "competitive gamer" and im afraid this is going to be really big for warzone coming from a 24inch alienware monitor.. i think 27 inch would be the sweet spot for me but i cant seem to find any 4k 240hz on those inches.. what should i do? i love to get 4k cause i love watching youtube in high quality or editing but i still want to play in "competitive".. do you have any recomended monitors for me?
I don't believe there's any 27 4k 240hz on the market, yet. However, I got used to 32" very quickly, fwiw.
You don't have pc for this monitor !
How do you mean?
Great review! I can't wait to get this monitor! Also thanks for the firmware update video. I was excited to see the first update and the changes but was curious on how to actually update it. Also I have heard there are issues remaining about Dolby vision. Have you seen or tested this out yet? You earned a sub from me.
Thanks! If you decide to get it let us know what you think, if you'd like.
Literally a great review on it, I'm also thinking to buy it....
Thank you! Check it out in store, if that's possible. Seeing it hands on might give you perspective.
My name is Taylor and I’m buying this mf
Hell yeah! Haha Enjoy!
This is a great monitor. I recommend downloading the firmware update they recently released. Also, I'm using it with my PC and a PS5. I have a SoundBlaster Katana V2X soundbar and have the eArc port from the monitor connected to the Arc port on the soundbar and it works great for the PS5. I do use USB mode on the soundbar for the PC sound so I can get 5.1 virtual surround, but even the PC audio comes through on the eArc to Arc channel in 2 channel audio. I have the PC connected Displayport.
Oh awesome! Glad to hear you got that setup and working. I haven’t had an opportunity to test out eArc. I hope Dell keeps the firmware coming to keep improving this monitor.
is it possible that you can use the hdmi e arc for the ps5 and the bluetooth that the pc have so you can use them both on this alienware ? if the soundbar does have a bluetooth systeem just like mine
What settings do you use for your ps5?
7:00 reversed footage, nice trick.
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Thanks for bringing up the programming aspect. I write code 8 hours a day and then play video games and I have one desk so I need a monitor that can do both!
Yw! Having one monitor to do everything makes things so much less complicated.
I also code and I’m currently waiting for this monitor to arrive. I’m excited.
Thank you for this information. Im planning to use this Monitor for Gaming and Productivity. Productivity approx 12-16 hours a week. Do you think Burn-In is a problem with this use case?
Yw! I mean, burn-in is going to happen, eventually. You're paying a lot of money for a monitor and is that worth the anxiety? That's something you'll have to think about because no one really knows how these will hold up long term.
You want to jack the brightness as low as you can tolerate for productivity tasks. It should still last quite a long time with minimum brightness levels.
@@yhzh2002 I suppose the deep blacks of OLED mean that doing so is actually a realistic option. I'm thinking about getting this monitor for work and play, and I'll bear this tip in mind. It would be my first OLED. Hopefully it supports some means of storing image settings profiles. Thanks.
I am shocked that you have 4.89k subscribers. I expected way more as to the quality of the video and your script. You deserve 100 K subs Until new YEAR 2025. This channel is gonna be my new fav one. You gonna be a big channel ! wish you all the best... I love alienware and I am gonna buy this setup one day...
haha thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed. I'm not done bringing alienware content to the channel 😃 Stay tuned! I really appreciate the support 🙏
Can it run after effect?🤔
@@bellthecat that’s going to depend on your computer.
@@TaylorBrauerops sorry I forgot
Thanks for telling me
Excelente video!!! Like 👍 Estoy entre comprar este modelo o el MSI que ocupa el mismo panel y si trae USB-C con carga para mi MacBook. Gracias por compartir tu experiencia, sin duda voy a buscar más videos en tu canal. Saludos.
Bro this channel will be big, I'm sure. Thanks for putting this monitor on my radar, I've been looking for an upgrade.
Thank you! 4k Oled monitors are finally here. Feels like it's been long overdue lol.
I’m debating between this or a 27” lg95qe. I mainly play cod multiplayer on my series x. Currently I play on a 32” Vizio
@@AFGixxeR88 I think you could save some money by getting a 4k 120hz panel not 240hz. The series X doesnt have a 240hz display mode so youd be using the monitor to half of its potential. unless you plan to upgrade your system
Well, the newer Macs have HDMI 2.1 ports. Starting from the Mac Studio from last June, and the M3 Pro and M3 Max MacBook Pros.
You can see me use the Mac Studio with a Samsung G8 Neo in my videos.
So, you don’t need to use the converters you suggested in the video, at least for these models of Mac
You’re right. If you have those you’re good.
a curved monitor, the only feature that can reflect itself 4:24
haha, that's true!
@@TaylorBrauer put a sun image on the left side and you can see the the sun reflected when looking at it from the right side in anytime.
Bro can you connect it with fire tv stick 4k max and check whether it can play Dolby Vison 4k movies.
Thank you. Your GPU is trash.
Yw! Yeah, true.
Great video ! i've seen many videos about these new oled displays and this one really shows the average daily use, and pros and cons of these panels. I know this alienware model has some firmware issues, i will wait for the MSI one (flat, which i prefer). But i am really thinking about waiting on those hybrid monitors (240hz 4K - 480hz HD). What are your thoughts on those ? I know they will be matte coated.... maybe make a video on the subject ? keep it up.
Thank you! The monitors with the dual res, dual refresh rates are interesting. When that first debut for the Razer laptops I was very interested where that might lead. Def something to keep an eye on.
I’m curious about the dual refresh rate monitors too. I elected not to go with it because a) while 1080p is fine on a fast 25”, 32” is really pushing it for 1080p, and b) 480hz is only getting you from ~4ms to ~2ms per frame. Yes it’s 2x the frames but 240hz is already super fast.
That said, 480hz gonna be a lot better on a third-gen OLED than on a TN/VA/IPS/Mini-LED in terms of blur between frames and ghosting, so if you really care about high speed, I would def be looking at OLEDs.
@binary132 good point. Also the Matte coating for me is a no no. I agree with you, 240hz OLED has more clarity than 360hz ips/tn.
But since i play competitive shooters, those extra frames could be helpful (i do have a beefy pc). I would just software crop the screen in order for it to be 27 or even 24 inches only with black bars.
Hmmmmmmm CRT time 😅
Real review from real user. Thank you!
Yw!
Hi, very good and informative job man. Here 4090 and aorus fv43u (43" 4k 144hz 1ms), because I like it big. But I would like to get more out of my gpu and have a smooother playing experience, so I'm thinking to try this new qd-oled beast with 240hz and 0.03 ms refresh rate. Although I already know that the 11 inches less will be difficult to swallow
The 4090 would love this monitor and like you said that's a pretty large jump back in size. I think it helps a bit if you're planning on positioning it closer to you.
Have you tried to test the VRR? With the latest FW, is there noticeable flickering with VRR ON especially dark regions?
I haven't experienced any flicker, no.
Ive been saving up and im getting a 4090 soon.
The only thing im really really really concerned about is burn in. And especially since they have a warranty for burn in. It makes me think it’s a problem. (Or it couldn’t be much of a problem and their just trying to get your money)
I have no idea. I’m hoping to have this monitor for like 6-7 years maybe more. Maybe I should just get a 4k monitor with no oled.
Edit- I also don’t play for 12 hours a day so. That might help prolong it. My longest session would be probably like 4 hours maybe 5. Idk if that’s like not good.
The short answer is nobody knows. This is brand new 3rd gen QD-OLED tech so it hasn't been out long enough to have those long term results. That's just the downside of getting the lastest and greatest, you have to accept the risks. If your not ok with that then def go with something that is proven like an IPS screen. Dell's got a pretty nice one in their UltraSharp lineup that Dave's Garage reviewed.
5:13 Hi again, for 1440p. Have you tried to sélect : test 1440p output ? Because I think it does support it.
Is it possible to Check it ? If yes I will buy it immediately
The Dell AW3225QF works without issue with the PS5. While you don't need to enable Console Mode for full compatibility, Dell suggests using it for the best experience with consoles. Although 1440p signals didn't initially work with the PS5, the monitor now supports it as of firmware M2B105, which was released in April 2024.
What is your best suggestion for outputting audio for consoles? Ideally, I would rather not take up an hdmi port with a converter (would like to keep my series x and ps5 plugged in). I guess what I’m asking is do you know if usb/usb c powered speakers work for outputting audio thru the USB/USB c ports?
My ideal setup is either bluetooth headphones or the SteelSeries Artis Pros. I'm a headphone guy so I don't connect to any speakers. I don't really have any suggestion on what's best for non-hdmi speakers.
I mean, I currently have dual 32 inch 60 Hz refresh HD monitor for my set up. Yes it is a 1080P monitor and it's a big 32 inch display so you could see the pixels. Definitely thinking about upgrading to a better monitor and this one was perfect because l did not want to compromise on the size of the display but at the same time I want a good quality display with high refresh rate. And this monitor fits everything 32 inches, 4K, 240 so high refresh rate. But the cherry on top is the fact that it's an OLED which is a big deal because I can't get over the fact that my main monitors for my main gaming PC set up are not sharp. And for other people, maybe they don't really care or can't even tell the difference but I could tell the difference due to the fact that I do daily drive a 15 ProMax, 23 M3 Max MacBook Pro 16in, 24 iPad Pro 13in, and an Ultra Watch. All these have OLED displays and definitely there's a big difference between OLED and a regular non OLED display. But the price might be a little steep, but I'll probably just buy one out of the two monitors and it will be my main monitor out of the 2.😊
Sounds like a pretty nice upgrade over your current setup. Taking it one monitor at a time is a great approach. That way you can make sure it's the right monitor for you before deciding to go with another one. If it's possible, try to see it in stores so you get chance to get hands on before making a purchase.
@@TaylorBrauer yeah definitely I live in Las Vegas so I am pretty close to LA which I do visit family and friends down there often and they got a MicroCenter there down in Tustin. So whenever I get the chance, I’m definitely gonna visit and hopefully they have those monitors for me to look at in store on display.👍
Genuine thanks for this review. Great work and many many good stuff to know 👍🏾
Yw! I'm glad you liked it.
Between this monitor & G3222Q, which one suits my preference more? 60% PS5 gaming & 40% productivity (excel, word, web browsing, etc)
I am still holding myself from buying any OLED monitors due to burn in issue
Those are very different in terms of quality. I think a fairer comparison would be against a higher quality monitor like the u4025qw.
So would this be okay for a 3080 at QHD or is that overkill?
I'm sure the 3080 will game at 4k in most games to some degree. I have a 3080ti that does 4k pretty well. Check out some benchmarks to see exactly how it would perform at 4k.
@TaylorBrauer Thanks. But in regards to 1440p gaming, this may not be the monitor to go ro.
@@cybuster2412 Ah, I misunderstood the question. You're wanting specifcally 1440p gaming, right? If that's the case you should checkout the 27in 360Hz OLED from alienware. It's the same 3rd gen QD-OLED tech as this one and it's 1440p.
@TaylorBrauer yes, thanks. Appreciate the feedback
Just bought one for $999
Congrats! Enjoy.
I was thinking of buying a 32 inch monitor but when I saw this compared to the other monitor, I don't know whether to buy a 32 inch monitor or less. Which one do you recommend, one that is 32 or less?
The monitor is large so if that's something that isn't going to be comfortable then def look at smaller monitors. The benefit of 32" is that you get 4K.
I guess GSync can improve the experience even more and raise FPS but if your GPU is AMD I guess you're out of luck taking advantage of that boost since this monitor doesn't support AMD Freesync. Am I right about that?
It doesn't support FreeSync Premium Pro. There's 3 teirs of freesync with premium pro supporting HDR.
Just Subed! Really appreciate the informative video. I watched several reviews on this Monitor and Noone spoke about the Audio output. Thank you Taylor.
Thank you and I'm glad you found it helpful. 🙏
my monitor allows for 1440p and i have the same alienware. Do you know why that is?
new firmware update?
On console?
@@TaylorBrauer ya i just bought it today and i swear to god i can run 1440 p
it boosted framerate although just rocking 4k native and letting the PS5 determine the frameratte looked better. But it was on my monitor!!
@@eduardo_guzman11 must have been. I just got it today
@@mangowett9967 That's pretty awesome. It's been awhile since I hooked mine up to my ps5. That's a great fix, thanks for sharing!
The raising blacks is not an Alienware concern - but a QD OLED issue. QD OLED lacks a polarizer which prevents the light to scatter on the screen and raise blacks. I have this same issue on my S90C TV too in my living room. I had to buy blackout curtains just to watch movies during the day
Is that really a big deal though?
hey! i am going to buy this one but have 1 question, does this monitor drops down to 1080p in performance mode in ps5, because it does not support 2k, i am confused
In most cases, yes, performance mode will drop to 1080p. It’s game dependent though so check out the games you plan to play on it and see what those options are offering.
DSC just compresses (pack) the data before going through the cable, then decompresses (unpack) at the end just like zipped/archived files, so of course there will be no visual difference.
Of course there is difference, and also more lag.
Love the review man. Was just wondering how Dota 2 was on this monitor. Do you feel like the screen was too big and did the curvature have any affect on your gameplay or visuals?
Thank you! The times I've tried it it's been great. I don't play Dota very often tbh but every other game the curve disappears. I'm sure it's the same for Dota in matches. Having the larger screen has been amazing for every game I've played.
As someone who has only ever used flat monitors, one of my concerns was if I will be able to get used to a curved panel. I have not purchased this monitor, but may in the future, but it helps knowing that I will likely simply get used to it. Other concern also is that going to an IPS, hopefully my eyes can get used to the crazy increase in contrast for long gaming periods haha.
It's a bit of a gamble going curved. As someone who used to be a strictly flat monitor guy I'm finding the curve to be enjoyable. From my experience, you're going to be more worried about spending too much time in gaming sessions because the contrast is so immersive. Your eyes won't be able to get enough.
You use pc for gaming, then your macbook pro for anything work related? Good review btw
That's exactly right. My PC is soley for gaming. Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed!
I’m very interested in your comment that you’re a programmer. I’m an iOS developer by day and occasional PC gamer. I don’t want to loose any text clarity or have any annoying fringing.
In my opinion, it's the best monitor I've seen for both productivity tasks and gaming. However, there's 360Hz - 500Hz monitors that are very good for gaming. There's the Apple Studio Display and the XDR display that will have better text clarity. So, it depends on what you want. I think that the 3225QF does both very well. I use it for everything all the time.
Thanks for the very detailed review! I really would like to buy this monitor but my desk is directly under 2 windows (on a roof) and I'm a bit concerned that this is not an ideal condition. 😥
Yw! Ah, that's a bummer. Overhead roof windows would let in a a lot of light onto the panel.
This is an awesome review, I'm also a dev looking for a work/play monitor that works across mac for work and windows for gaming. Super helpful
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed.
Will my RTX 3080 push 4K 240hz? If not what will it achieve?
Or
Do I need a RTX 4070 or 4080+?
It depends on what you're playing but the latest games won't be hitting 4k at 240fps. For those newer titles you'll really want to be making use of DLSS to get the most out of 4k.
So for console gaming, running games on 1440p at 120hz is out of the question?
No they should run perfectly fine as consoles and console games are optimized for a smooth experience
This monitor also does support 1440p 120hz at 2.1 hdmi
@@primeservers356right but the monitor doesn’t support or have a setting to set 1440p gaming. You can see it in the video and it’s also called out on rtings
Correct, as of rn, 1440p 120Hz console gaming is not possible. Hopefully they enable it in firmware as I see no reason why it wouldn't support it.
@@TaylorBrauer is there a reason you didn’t go for the 27 inch instead for gaming since I think that does allow for 1440p at 120frames
How is the burn in as of right now?
No burn in, so far. I'm using it more that 8 hours a day most days.
@@TaylorBrauer How do you manage it? How many months are you using it? I want OLED badly as I have had IPS (too bright, bland colours) VA (smeary as heck) but I’ve never tried OLED. except on my LG TV. I want the AW but I’m terrified of burn in. Despite the warranty.
@@mikemwps I use it like I would any other monitor which is to say I don't ever think about burn in. I leave bright, dark, code, jira pages on screen for long periods of time. I have game sessions where the ui is up for long periods of time. Sometimes I walk away and leave a title screen up for hours. I'm not overly careful with the monitor. It's got 3 year warranty so I don't worry at all about it.
What PS5 monitor do you recommend as the best regardless of cost? Should I wait for the newest monitors to be released this year? I am worried about burn in! I mainly play FPS games.
The 4k OLEDS released this year are some of the most advanced monitors to date. Burn in will happen on OLEDs, eventually. If that's a deal breaker than you'll want to look elsewhere.
THAT'S MY FUTURE MONITOR! TO HELL WITH THE PRICE, IT'S WORTH IT!!!
Have you tried connecting speakers via USB? I'm curious if I can effortlessly switch from console to PC and not have to change my speaker setup.
Connecting my Steelseries Arctis Pro wireless to the USB-A does work. I'm not sure if that's the case for other hardware.
Appreciate the video. I am using it on my Mac (M2pro chip, connected via DP). Still can't figure out how to correctly activate HDR and Dolby Vision. I tried to watch the DV videos on TH-cam, but I can't see the DV or HDR options on the videos settings list. When I manually turn on HDR on the Mac display settings, HDR options do appear under the videos but the images are significantly washed out. 🤣
hmm, perhaps try connecting via an HDMI 2.1 cable as that might give you better HDR results. As for Dolby Vision, I believe that is exclusive to x86 GPUs.
@@TaylorBrauer Thank you. I'll try.
I have a question I'm planing to get 3 monitors should i stick to mini led or is qd oled safe to go for I'm just worried about burn inn that's all ?
Mini LED is really great and if burn in on OLED makes you uneasy then miniLED is a fine choice. It won't get you all the way to those amazing constrasting colors on OLED but it's much better than LED.
Thank you for this insightful review! It has helped me a lot because I am thinking of changing my current setup and looking for a reliable monitor that can do both productivity stuff and gaming. One question though - this monitor doesn't have a built-in KMV switch right? Have you tried hooking 2 systems to this monitor at the same time? How do you toggle between the two setups if you did? I'm thinking of a possible combination of my macbook and steamdeck to alternate between work and gaming probably. Understand the monitor supports PIP but just wanted to know about the KMV settings. Thanks!
Yw! That’s a great question and unfortunately it doesn’t have a KVM. The best solution I’ve found is a Logitech MX wireless keyboard and mouse since those support switching computers on a button press. They support up to 3 devices via Bluetooth.
@@TaylorBrauer Thank you for answering! I'm guessing in this case I probably have to get an external KVM switcher to support the setup that I have in mind, right? 😅
@@dancingmelodies Sounds like that might be a fit if you want one place to switch between devices.
@@TaylorBrauer Thanks for your advice!!
I got geforce rtx 2070... I wonder...
Great review, and thanks for being honest about its drawbacks. I live in a place where there isn't much bright sunlight during the year (PNW), so I think I'm going to go ahead and get this monitor.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. The monitor works great in overcast lighting. I hope you love it!
Watching this video on my Brand new AW3225QF 🔥 (i’m insane)
Congrats!! I'll watch videos on stuff I bought and use already too haha. Hope you enjoy it for a long time.
This i gonna sound silly but my main reason for leaning towards the new LG monitor is because of the design i really hate the branding being shown in the monitor design lol
That's smart. Having an expensive piece of tech like these monitors should look the way you expect since you'll be looking at this A LOT. It's great that there's so much choice in the OLED market with these especially now that the WOLEDs are around the corner. Get the one that's best for you.
Are settings per input source or is there settings for sdr vs hdr. The neo g7 is split by sdr /hdr. Thanks for your video realky helpful
Settings are per input source (HDMI 1&2, DP). HDR and SDR share the same settings with the exception of Smart HDR under "Display" because it's only enabled when HDR is on. However, it can still be set prior to enabling HDR. Yw! Glad you enjoyed.
What settings did you go with? Ive had my monitor for a few weeks abd cant seem to settle on settings. Thanks.
I flip flop back and forth a lot but rn I'm using Creator > sRGB > Gamma 2.2 with Dolby Vision off and SmartHDR set to HDR Peak 1000.
Thanks for the detailed information. Quick question, i have the alienware m18 with rtx 4080, do you think this monitor will work flawlessly with the m18? Again great review!
Yw! The laptop 4080 won't get you 240fps @ 4k in AAA titles, but it still delievers impressive 4k performance.
With Mac M1 Pro - DP 1.4 to USB-C, got it. You are getting 4K@120hz with that setup, right? Can the M1 Pro get higher than that? If not do you know if a better Mac model can?
I’m hitting 4K 120 with the M1 Max but the Pro should be able to achieve it too. The main issue with getting 240Hz is that M1’s don’t support DSC over HDMI. However, it seems that M2 and beyond does support DSC over HDMI 2.1. I can’t confirm this though.
@@TaylorBrauer tnx!
does yours come with scratches and scuffs at the top of the monitor from the bubble wrap as reported by many users in reddit.
Yep, I had some residue from the packing. It was able to clean it all up just scrubbing it with a microfiber cloth. I didn’t use any liquid.
So I get its doesn't support 1440. But but if you set your console to 4k and then the game has a performance mode of say 60fps and 1440. Does that mean it'll just drop too 1080p?
That's correct. It'll run in 1080p in performance mode.
@@TaylorBrauer sure hope they fix that.
works with amd freesync premium?
Dell has only called out that it doesn't work with FreeSync Premium Pro. So, ymmv with the lower tiers of FreeSync.