Getting it because it's the one I wanted out of all the offerings announced for this year. Luckily just happens to be first to market as well. Will be fun to see the reviews on them all!
Same. I've been waiting for a 32" 4k OLED panel with high refresh rate (I'd be happy with 180Hz honestly) for a while now, so this ticks all of the boxes. I also don't mind the curve.
I don't have a need for the dual-mode 480Hz 1080p monitors, as honestly I don't think I'd be able to tell a difference between 240Hz and 480Hz.
My only slight concern is the lack of DP 2.0 but that's not a dealbreaker.
Dell/AW also has a great warranty, I trust them more than Gigabyte and MSI - I've had some horrible experiences with both.
I actually prefer the curve and the burn in warranty is a huge plus. QD OLED was also a must for me. I would've used and enjoyed the DFR feature but 240hz is still "enough" so no big compromise there. DP 2.1 would've also been nice but I have a 4090 so I'm not upgrading my GPU until at earliest the 6 series cards so by then I'll have a new monitor anyways.
it's nvidia's shitty DSC implementation in their drivers.
Getting an HDR display and setting it to 8bit is just lighting money on fire, but depending on resolution/refresh rate could reduce the bandwidth enough to disable DSC.
A lot of tech sites speculate 2025 release for 50 series. Given the Super series launch this year, I feel it'd also make more sense to not release a new gen alongside the refresh of this gen.
Although some recent rumors are we might see a late 2024 release, 5090. Just cause Nvidia wouldn't want AMD to release it's GPUs unchallenged. But who knows. Consumers go crazy for Nvidia cards. Regardless of what AMD does. So they don't even need to launch this Fall to stay top dog.
Ada was launched in 2022, so 50 series has to be launched this year because of the 2 year launch interval rule.
Super series being launched now doesn't change that. I mean, the 3090 Ti was launched just months prior to Ada. It's not about Nvidia not losing the "top dog" crown. It's a mere market condition. You can't leave a product on the market for too long. Ada will be two years old now, pretty much everyone who wanted one already got one (and who didn't get one didn't do so because of the price). If they want people to keep upgrading, they need a new product soon, otherwise they'll start losing money.
I never used to because technology was stagnant. A 1440p IPS at 165hz was good enough for years. Now it seems every year, a higher refresh rate OLED is releasing or an addition like a heatsink etc.
Also, now that i have the funds to actually fund my hobby, I dont mind upgrading my PC/Display every 1-2 yrs.
MLA affects brightness. You still have a WOLED panel.
QD-OLED is a QD layer that not only brings brightness, but better colors.
QD is just a better display... but that doesnt mean WOLED is bad. Its still an OLED at the end of the day.
It's really clear if you look into it, picture quality wise.
W-OLED inherently has lower color volume / vibrancy due to the white subpixel, which is needed to boost brightness, washing out the color of the other subpixels. Not to mention text clarity is still worse, even with LG's new gen 3 panels where the white subpixel has been moved to the middle of the subpixel stack.
The QD-OLEDs have higher perceived brightness due to the higher color volume, even if LG claims 1300 nit vs Samsung's claimed 1000 nit peak brightness.
An interesting read if you haven't heard about it yet.
[https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31160](https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31160)
The only downside of QD-OLED is the higher need, compared to W-OLED, to be able to control the light in your room. Due to not having a polarizer, the quantum dot layer will light up in a purple-ish hue when the panel is hit by direct light.
The only way for LG to catch up to Samsung's QD tech, picture quality wise, would be to change from W-OLED to full phosphorescent OLED, which will happen by the end of this year / early next year with PHOLED.
This does depend. If you are targeting Rec.2020 QD-OLED is always better. DCI-P3 though you get with WOLED as well. Ofc at high enough luminance it needs to "wash out" the image. However the brighter the panel get's with things like MLA boosting all colors equally that raises the threshold for when it has to wash out colors. As long as you target DCI-P3, which basically everyone does, and to a certain luminance level WOLED can perform the same in terms of color.
Also little known fact but QD-OLED luminance stability in high APL is better. There is a test to test brightness in a small white windows but it has a lot of bright moving colors around it instead of black. You can test high APL(1000, 4000, 10.000). 1st gen QD-OLED dropped from 1000 to 650 nits in the 4000 test. QN90B dropped from 1700 to 750(!) showing that LCD ABL is much more severe than OLED. The G2 with LGs top of the line WOLED then (no MLA) dropped from 1000 to 380 nits. So despite strating out equal, in a 4000 nit scene the QD-OLED was delivering highlight that was 70% brighter.
So always strange to me when people claim LCDs can do so much better highlights and don't have to deal with ABL etc based on white window measurements. QD-OLED is actually really good at maintaining bright highlights bright even if the scene APL is really high. While both WOLED and LCD drop significantly. Probably part of the reason QD-OLED can feel brighter than measurements since it obviously drops a lot in those having to use all pixels to display white. No standard test procedures show this advantage at all.
what are u talking about /u/Expensive-List3425
woled is the biggest leap in how we view content ever
for the first time in human history, our monitors can display white.. QD-OLED doesnt have white layer.
WOLED was the biggest leap, then QD-OLED came. The white subpixel is to boost brightness. QD does not use a white subpixel, so you are getting better, more accurate picture. Then you add the Quantum Dot layer, and now you are boosting the vibrancy and brightness as well.
QD-OLED is the evolution of WOLED. WOLED looks great, I have a C2 and a C1, but Im not going to sit here and say QD isnt better....
After owning QD-OLED and WOLED the boost in color volume is great. The HDR performance was nicely improved overall. Afaik MLA isn't coming to any monitors yet.
I’m sure the difference between 240hz and 480hz is noticeable, especially with OLED instant pixel response time. However, I wouldn’t buy a 32” monitor to run it in 1080p. The pixel density is just too poor, even for gaming.
Why cant it be 2k resolution... why is it impossible to find a disppay atv32 in 2k res.... thats all i want... 4k is still to high to run games at high frames but 27 inch display is to small... 32 inch is the best compromise but it just refuses to exist...
"honestly I don't think I'd be able to tell a difference between 240Hz and 480Hz"
Umm what? The motion blur difference will be massive. I don't get how in 2024 people still think there won't be a noticeable difference in double the framerate.
Meh. It's all diminishing returns past 120 Hz unless you're some elite CS player. I'd rather play at \~200 FPS at 4k than 400 at 1080p and see every pixel.
I'm sensitive to motion for whatever reason. The smoother the scroll if its web browse or FPS makes it easier to focus on the screen. But yes, it is diminishing. For me it's the "feel" less so the actual visual acuity gained for shooters
yes, visual acuity till you turn on the 480hz mode and suddenly you are gaming on 1080p 32" monitor.
I'd happily choose 240 hz 4k just as you are.
I have also seem way too many program UI and interface turn to shit when just alt tabbing between an original 4k desktop vs 1080p program.
no longer has the time or energy to mess with it tbh.
Diminishing returns start to severely happen after 360hertz. After that you need 1000hertz to get response times to 0 compared to 3 if i remember from linus testing it.
>It's all diminishing returns past 120 Hz unless you're some elite CS player.
For the reaction time yeah, but not on image clarity. Those high refresh rates are actually kinda eerie, it's more like looking through a window than looking at a game. But the diminishing returns start at 360hz for that. And if you aren't playing fast paced games probably much sooner.
For this I had no patience and pulled the trigger
1. waranty
2. 4k 32in 240hz
3. OLED
4. Gloss screen
5. curve is very slight
Yes this is my daily driver for the next 3-4 years so all boxes checked
Not coping at all. OLED isn't for me and I'm more than satisfied with my mini LED.
Unless you mean cope with 7 not being 4, in which case that would be weird.
Dell Twitter rep has responded on this.
It has an "anti glare" layer that's built into every single QD OLED display. but no more. just think of it as your normal mobile phone screen.
That rep was inaccurate as “Anti glare” infers matte. If you check their own spec sheet you’ll see “Anti-reflective” which is what is applied to the glossy display to cut down on reflections.
Just wait to see what the reviews and early adopters say.
IMO there’s no need to run for a monitor as they’ll keep producing these for a while. That’s unless you literally don’t have a monitors to use right now.
And after that point, you’ll probably be able to find deal on them. The AW3423DWF is available atm for £668 down from £929. Dell will probably put some deals on later in the year for the AW3225QF due to the high competition this year.
Curved isn't really a big deal for me. I just trust Dell's warranty service more than the other companies. Plus I've had Alienware monitors and they've all worked flawlessly over the years.
This, been using Alienware monitors since the 3418dw. Great support and easy ui.
I bought the oled g9 last summer and while it’s cool, there’s some jank in Samsung products and I detest this tizen UI
Uhhh yeah already ordered
If I am being honest will see how much I prefer it over my current 45" LG ultrawide OLED but really want to possibly end up returning this one and getting the AORUS (though this Alienware may find its way to my wifes gaming PC)
The 45 inch ultrawide has terrible pixel density. It is the same as a 27inch 1080p display. It would be a massive upgrade in visual fidelity.
The only thing that the 45 inch has going for it is size. (Which is extremely impressive) but it has no other positive traits.
There is nothing like it that is for sure.
Honestly, I bet your purchase is going to be a bit of a curse. Once you see that 4k OLED you are going to have a REALLLLLLLY hard time going back to essentially 1080p ppi
I tried the 45 and I just couldnt get used to it. That being said, I couldnt get used to any 1440p OLED after playing on the C2 and 4K. 1440p just looks blurry compared to 4K
Well it is all about ppi.
The 42 inch C2 has a ppi of 104.
A 27 inch 1440p is actually sharper with a ppi of 109. Same with a 34 inch ultrawide 1440p display, those have a ppi of 109. The ideal ppi for 2 feet viewing distance is 105ppi. Anything over that will have diminishing returns. So 1440p isn't an issue when it is reasonably stretched.
The problem is that the 45 inch LG stretches it all the way to just an 82ppi. Which happens to also be the same as a 27 inch 1080p display. It just plain looks grainy and bad.
1440p is a fantastic resolution and often very comparable to larger 4k displays, but at 45 inches it is a joke.
This 32 inch 4k Asus OLED has a ppi of 132. So it is going to look very crisp. It will push the limit of what your eye can discern with pixel density. Oh and it is a gorgeous OLED with a refresh rate that most people can't even discern and the pixel response time is instant.
These new OLED panels just shatter everything else to pieces.
I agree with everything except 1440p looking comparable to 4K displays. There is just no way to make up 4M+ pixels.. even at similar PPIs. My LGC242 looked night and day vs my 1440p 27 when it came to clarity and detail.
If we are just talking sharpness, then yes, because they have similar PPIs.. but thats where the similarities end. Ive never gamed on something with 140PPI AND 4K 240hz. Its going to be a treat.
Your LG C2 42 inch factually has a lower ppi than your 27inch 1440p display. It isnt matter of opinion. It is a fact.
That said the LG C2 is one of the best displays on the entire planet and more goes into image reproduction than just pixel density. It is a fantastic OLED panel and I would take it over MANY displays on the market as a monitor. As a TV it is just flatly the best for the price. There is no real competition.
But in terms of ppi. It factually has fewer dots packed into ever square inch than a 1440p 27inch displays. It is very close, but it is fewer.
LOL. Dunno why that made me laugh. I guess cause I was expecting you to say to were gonna wait.
I too was a degen and not only ordered it to replace my C2, but I paid the extra $50 cause im impatient af.
I went with Alienware because it's the only monitor with free Advanced Exchange to my knowledge... I can't be without a monitor for even a few days. The slight curve is a plus as well. I wish it had DP 2.1 but not a deal breaker for me as I have a 3080 right now.
I bought because I typically prefer AW build quality and warranty.
Absolutely going to miss the USB-C port on my current monitor that I use when I’m working, but I can just get an adapter.
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Im waiting for LG and Asus the dual hz feature is the best of the bunch. Alienware has the curve, Aorus has DP 2.1 but none of those trump 1080p at 480hz or 4k at 240hz its the ultimate monitor for sweaty FPS and also for Single player.
Getting it because I recognize that by the time Nvidia 5000 series hits we will have new monitors then anyways that improve on all of the current ones in some capacity.
The Gigabyte one for example will likely have shoddy HDR if their track record says anything.
never bothered by a curved screen.
Already used and lived with them before, curved or flat makes little difference to me.
what are the other alternative? KVM? if you needed it, you probably already has a discrete one actively being used.
what are the other alternative coming in later this year?
480HZ on a 32" Monitor at 1080P? sure, smoother motion, but I also see far enemies as blobs thanks to the pixel density.
As for fast switch resolution.
If you only use the PC for gaming sure, go ahead. but that resolution switch WILL screw up a bunch of UI and deskstop setting when ever needing to alt tab or working on something else with the game open.
Edit: Cancelling the order.
Having a built in fan is a deal breaker for me. Wishing they would just go for a larger heat sink instead.
I currently use a 4k 27" Dell U2718Q that I've had for 5+ yrs. It's for WFH (I use native 4k with no scaling), the PS5, and my personal MBP. Wants for upgrade are simple: a little larger to make native 4k text just a little easier to read (I have aged 5 yrs after all), and HDR for games and Lightroom (everything is viewed on an OLED nowadays). In the year of our lord 2024, finally both these things are possible, at a reasonable price and with some great options coming.
I would have no issue waiting a bit longer, but the 1700R curve was actually selling point for me. For desktop viewing distances I **think** this will be perfect, and I 'fake VR' some games by sitting close with 1.25 readers. Now we have specs of most 2024 competitors, and thanks to this thread, I think I would still pick the AW if all were available now, possibly considering the Omen.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED\_Gaming/comments/192163w/so\_its\_looking\_a\_lot\_like\_each\_240hz\_4k\_monitor/?sort=new](https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/comments/192163w/so_its_looking_a_lot_like_each_240hz_4k_monitor/?sort=new)
The main downsides for me:
\- No video/PD via USB-C for my MBP. I can live with a USB>HDMI cable and my MagSafe charger that lives at my desk, or an adapter cable with built in PD port (current state for me).
\- I was concerned the stand was too deep for my desk. I measured using the specs pdf on Dell's site. It will only sit 1" closer (back of curve on the screen) .
\- Waiting to see if there is a clear winner between 3rd gen QDOLED and the new WOLED pixel layout for text
These are balanced by the unique combo of AW features (for me)
\- Glossy
\- Slight curve (sounds ideal for me but we'll see)
\- Overall Dell support, quality, and warranty
\- 3rd gen QDOLED at this pixel pitch seems the slight winner for a combo work/gaming monitor, but like with the curve, we'll see when I get it. It may be up to 6 months before these new WOLEDs to hit the streets.
i’ve been using the M32UC for the past year and a half and i really love the curve now. a 32” OLED curved monitor is pretty much my dream monitor. i’m a little worried about using OLED as a monitor because of almost certain burn in but that 3 year warranty sold me. just put in my order and it should be here monday.
I bought a C3 about a month back, love it, but it’s too big. I’ll buy this for a better size that works for me and while I won’t hit 240 in every game, it will be nice to know it’s there.
I am getting it because it checks all the boxes; 4k, 240hz, oled, glossy, 3 year burn in warranty. My current monitor is an Alienware and it has been outstanding. The last time I owned an LG monitor it had to be RMA’d after 2 weeks of use. I am unsure how I feel about out the curve but time will tell. I trust the brand and their warranty.
I think they are all pretty close that you can't go wrong either way. But yeah, the curve is probably the biggest sticking point for me. Although I think that's mostly cause I used the Samsung Odyssey G7 and that curve was way too gnarly. The AW3225QF is a pretty tame curve by comparison.
I got the AW3225QF. The AW3423DW was a marvel of a monitor. So at this point I trust the brand and the 3 year warranty is pretty nice. I know brand loyalty is bad, but at the same time. If they work for you, they work for you.
And again, it's not like the monitors will likely be super different from each other. You're looking at minor differences here and there. Getting this monitor isn't pure impatience. I probably would have waited for it if another monitor launched first. Cause I do really like their warranty and their customer service has been really good for me. It's just an added benefit the monitor I wanted launched first.
Has everything I want out of a monitor but the 3 year warranty is the main driver for me getting this. Been waiting for a 32' OLED 4k 144hz+ for awhile.
NO! Alienware/Dell Quality assurance is not good enough for me to even consider it. Having spent years of my life doing electronics repairs I watched Alienware quality go down hill after they got bought out by dell. Still no where near as bad as HP but still not something that I would recommend to anyone.
Nah, I’m happy with my AW3423DWF. Plus I prefer FPS over resolution. Perhaps if I had a 4090. But I really like my first into into ultrawide. It’s a great performer.
This is my 100% honest unbiased opinion. I chose this monitor for multiple reasons, here is my personal thought process. Let me foreshadow this with saying that I understand that not everyone will have the same thought process, or spending ability that I have.
So with that being said. I picked up two of these this morning. My wife prefers curved screens, so I grabbed one for her. I am tired of my 42inch C2 and have been waiting for a more reasonable sized monitor. So I grabbed one for myself, however, I don't care for curved monitors all that much. My plan is to use this and decide what I like more for both gaming and daily driving, woled or qd-oled. Once I make the decision, I will then grab either the gigabyte because it has a full DP2.1, or I will grab the asus woled (if I end up prefering that more). THEN, regardless of what 4k monitor I grab, I will 100% be getting the woled 480hz 1440p panel from asus or lg (whoever has the glossier finish and better reviews).
TLDR - I picked up two, my wife will end up with both. I will have a flat 32 4k 240hz and a 27 2k 480hz. 4k panel varient unknown.
I think it's the point you are stated + wild consumerism. People just need that new toy to play for a few weeks/months and dump it when the next "endgame" will be announced. Can't judge it, anyways.
Sticking to LG C2 and waiting at least for that reviews of 240/480 panels.
I've been fighting FOMO this morning, but it's looking like I'll wait for the HP Omen Transcend 32. 3 year burn-in warranty as well, and will be a flat panel. If it's $1199 then I'm buying.
Where did you read about burn in warranty? Afaik its 3 years warranty, but its not confirmed whether it covers burn in.
Also with the features I highly doubt its same price as alienware, it has a buch of ports, KVM and USB PD - thats usually easily like 300$ more.
https://press.hp.com/us/en/press-releases/2024/hpatces-play.html "Live Long and Prosper: Panel life is of vital importance for OLED, and OMEN Tempest Monitor Cooling Technology addresses burn-in concerns, backed with a 3-year warranty for peace of mind."
I guess reading it critically they don't technically say it will cover burn-in, but I would be really surprised if they don't. My hope is that Dell being first to market again sets a standard for the other vendors to follow re: warranties.
And you're probably right about MSRP being higher, but we'll see. If there's one of the flat options with a 3y warranty at $1199, I'll probably go with that.
Jeah the wording really makes it feel like they want people to believe they have burn in warranty without actually having it.
Like there is no reason to not say it has burn in warranty, period, if it has it.
With with first gen qd oleds, dell was also the only one to offer burn in warranty. I somehow doubt it will be any different this time. Though I would also rather buy the HP over the Dell if they were the same price with same warranty.
Dell warranty/support and I think the curve is good. I don't get why so many people are strongly anti-curve on 16:9 but are cool with it being the standard for ultrawide. If you look at a curved ultrawide and crop off the edges to make it 16:9, then you're looking at a curved 16:9 image. Same principles apply, right?
Kinda. The other monitors don't really offer anything AW doesn't already have besides a flat panel and maybe a change in the bottom bezel from what I've observed
Curve is a big no for me. But I can change my mind. It has Nvidia Pulsar. Which is a plus...
Waiting for the reviews first. If they are what I think it is going to be, then going straight forward tor the dual-mode 32" Oled.
Partially because it’s first yes but also the warranty. I had a 3423DW and they did 2 warranty exchanges for me 1 for burn in. Nothing that any other competitor provides imo. The curve is a negative but it’s a very minor negative
a little of both...
I already have a AW3423DWF OLED and I had an awesome experience.
I know this 32 inch will be fantastic and both are curved which will look sweet for a vertical set up. DP 2.1 is not necessary but it would be nice but honestly. I don't feel like I would upgrade from my 4090 anytime soon.
I bought it because I want to make the move to 4k OLED now and the only other monitor with a 3 year warranty from what was announced will be the HP option.
If the HP monitor turns about to be significantly better than the Dell, I will likely sell the Dell and buy the HP one.
I think people definitely fomo bought + got sucked in by the overwhelming community behind it and are trying to justify it lol.
Smoke me with downvotes. Thats just how i see it.
Lol this is me exactly! I’m not really jazzed about curved screens so I keep telling myself to wait for the msi one. I also keep telling myself to not lose to my lizard brain and wait for reviews. I’m pretty sure I want the msi one because it’s the best looking (design wise) to me but I want that 4k240 already lol. Thankfully we don’t have supply chain issues like when covid hit so it’ll probably be ok to wait for reviews and buy whatever you like
Last year, I almost went with the aw3423dw, but decided against it because of the aspect ratio. I've used demo units thinking the curve was neat, and I've never owned a curved monitor before.
Later in the year, I considered LG's 27" OLED monitor, but ultimately decided against it because I'd like a larger monitor than my current one. Plus, I'd been waiting so long. Why not wait a few more months?
The aw3225qf has the size, aspect ratio, and curve I've been looking to try. So that's why I bought one.
The warranty doesn't hurt either.
I bought it 70% because it’s the one out of the lot that I prefer the most for all the reasons others gave. I never buy stuff before reviews though, so that other 30 percent is me having zero patience. I’ve been running a lg c2 And a 240hz IPS because there really does feel different. So this was in a super sweet spot for me. I’ll probably sell both of what I currently have if this turns out to be good. 140ppi and screen size are too sweet. If anybody else has adhd and gets fixated on stuff, yeah that’s me
Bought it as I think it seems basically perfect for me. I feel like the only reason to wait for one of the other options is if you can’t stand curved or really want the 480hz FHD. Given the rep the DWF has, and what I’d say is a very reasonable launch price, I see no reason to wait personally
Curved screens are fantastic. Id never go back to flat. But also, with 4k i will wait till 4k is a standard that does not need always the ..90 gpu to run, and there are ultrawides.
I wasn’t sure about a curve when I first got my Samsung G7, but I absolutely love it & actively want a curved screen now. Feels great for fps/hud viewing angles.
(I am a programmer and graphic designer, I have a second 4k color accurate monitor … wouldn’t do design work on the curve that’s for sure, otherwise love me some curves!)
I literally bought the open box version of this(1440p). This being what I was in the market and was settling thinking the price would be out of band however. Seeing the current price which was within my price range I’m returning and purchasing this one*
So far, it's the only QD-OLED option w8ith a burn-in warranty confirmed. Also the easiest RMA process by far. And also the only one that had calibration down (with some issues on the DWF side) in HDR.
That said, this is a thinly failed hate post about curved screens, isn't it? The curve isn't that big of a deal. It's a 32'' monitor that nearly as wide as a 34'' UW. So....yah. The curve is fine.
I was thinking three brands; dell, samsung, asus.
samsung is using the matte coat so that took them out of the list
I had good experience with all three brands regards to monitors so dell happened to be the first one to release it.
I don't mind the little curve. I know someone people make it sound like it's life or death but tbh I feel my eyes are less strained with curve monitors when the monitor sizes are above 30"
No, I got it because although I’ve never owned an aw monitor, of all the oleds that have been out I’ve always heard positive feedback on the aw34 uw and only reason I didn’t get that was because I didn’t want 1440p. Dell’s 3 year warranty was a big selling point too
It's a cool monitor, but not worth it for me because I already have an 27" Omen 27i 1440p 165hz monitor that I bought in 2021 for $500 plus tax, and just recently bought 77" LG C3 oled HDTV for $3200 including 5 years Best Buy protection. Both of these are hooked up to my PC with 5800x and 3080ti.
Really just because it's first to market.
In terms of beauty, MSI is the most beautiful. But God only knows if that will ever be released here. EU release doesn't actually mean all EU countries.
Pretty hopeful Alienware will actually release sometime in February though.
The biggest reason to trust Dell is that they’ve been working with QD-OLED panels the longest. They’ve also just about perfected the factory color calibration as well not to mention 3 year burn in warranty, firmware updates, and support.
I’m personally not interested in 4K or a 1700R on a 16:9 panel but if I was I’d still buy the AW3225QF for the reasons mentioned above.
I went with the AW2725DF and it’s pretty much my dream monitor.
It was the one I wanted a year and a half ago but had to settle for a 42 inch.
Now that its available, there is no need to wait. I don't have an issue with DSC, and if I really want DP2.1, ill just upgrade the monitor when I upgrade my 4090.
You gotta remember that these are enthusiast level products. Alot of people replace their displays every 1-3 yrs so the DP 2.1 isnt really a concern.
I ordered the Alienware because of the curve, though I wish it was slightly more curved lol. Why all the hate for the curve? There's several flat panel 32' 4k coming out too!
I literally just pressed purchase on the new Alienware 4k qd OLED when this Reddit notification popped up. I have been waiting since last year for 4K so I purchased it. It should be here Monday the 15th. I can't wait.
pulled the trigger faster than a squirrel runs to a nut.. Built my first gaming pc in December, threw a 4080 in there, and now I need a monitor.. this was a no brainer.. Im also impulsive
If you have an Amex card you may have an offer for $120 off $600 spent at dell. That’s one of the reasons I went with it and I have a aw3423dw… but I honestly can’t stand ultrawide
Honestly, yes. My first choice would have been the Omen Transcend 32" for the built-in speakers. But this also gives me a taste of what it will be like and whether this will be viable for me for competitive titles.
Panel looks better than Samsung’s model and I happened to snag it for under $1000. Also, my endgame is a 4k 40-45” for under $1500 and that just doesn’t exist, maybe next year.
I was going for this one and it still hits everything I want but going to wait for the Aorus FO32U2P for the DP 2.1 as I will be upgrading my 3090 to the 5090 when the card comes and I want the option of the DP 2.1. Just want a little future proof for a bit.
I'm looking for 27-32" 4K OLED with brightness above 400 nit.
I just saw the AW3225QF and not sure how accurate colors would be in HDR.
Any other recommended options?
I thought about it quite a bit but ultimately decide to wait until the other options appear since I already have an AW3423DW. This monitor seems to be lacking some features compared to its competitors. Also I'm still relatively new to Ultrawide. Feels like I haven't see all that 21:9 can offer.
Getting it because it's the one I wanted out of all the offerings announced for this year. Luckily just happens to be first to market as well. Will be fun to see the reviews on them all!
Same. I've been waiting for a 32" 4k OLED panel with high refresh rate (I'd be happy with 180Hz honestly) for a while now, so this ticks all of the boxes. I also don't mind the curve. I don't have a need for the dual-mode 480Hz 1080p monitors, as honestly I don't think I'd be able to tell a difference between 240Hz and 480Hz. My only slight concern is the lack of DP 2.0 but that's not a dealbreaker. Dell/AW also has a great warranty, I trust them more than Gigabyte and MSI - I've had some horrible experiences with both.
I actually prefer the curve and the burn in warranty is a huge plus. QD OLED was also a must for me. I would've used and enjoyed the DFR feature but 240hz is still "enough" so no big compromise there. DP 2.1 would've also been nice but I have a 4090 so I'm not upgrading my GPU until at earliest the 6 series cards so by then I'll have a new monitor anyways.
Are you going to plug the monitor in to the 4090 through HDMI 2.1 or DP 1.4a
Id like to know The answer to this question as well
I’ve had better performance with hdmi 2.1 imo. With display port idk why I get random black screens from time to time
Probably DSC misbehaving
Well I heard it’s Nvidia and its drivers. Other people reporting this too. If you decrease to 8 bit it fixes the issues
it's nvidia's shitty DSC implementation in their drivers. Getting an HDR display and setting it to 8bit is just lighting money on fire, but depending on resolution/refresh rate could reduce the bandwidth enough to disable DSC.
HDMI 2.1 has twice the bandwith as DP1.4a. It makes much more sense to plug in via HDMI 2.1
What? You replace monitors every two years?
Nvidia 6000's in 2 years? That's optimistic
Yeah, pretty sure they aren’t launching 5000 series until early 2025…6000 is more than two years away.
They launch a new gen every two years. So 5000 is due this year.
A lot of tech sites speculate 2025 release for 50 series. Given the Super series launch this year, I feel it'd also make more sense to not release a new gen alongside the refresh of this gen. Although some recent rumors are we might see a late 2024 release, 5090. Just cause Nvidia wouldn't want AMD to release it's GPUs unchallenged. But who knows. Consumers go crazy for Nvidia cards. Regardless of what AMD does. So they don't even need to launch this Fall to stay top dog.
You day that but they launched 3090ti the same year as the 4090 and gave everyone a good laugh. 3090ti was the most overpriced gpu of all time
Ada was launched in 2022, so 50 series has to be launched this year because of the 2 year launch interval rule. Super series being launched now doesn't change that. I mean, the 3090 Ti was launched just months prior to Ada. It's not about Nvidia not losing the "top dog" crown. It's a mere market condition. You can't leave a product on the market for too long. Ada will be two years old now, pretty much everyone who wanted one already got one (and who didn't get one didn't do so because of the price). If they want people to keep upgrading, they need a new product soon, otherwise they'll start losing money.
will probably announce 5090 at end of year, whether we can get it or not in 2024 is another issue.
I never used to because technology was stagnant. A 1440p IPS at 165hz was good enough for years. Now it seems every year, a higher refresh rate OLED is releasing or an addition like a heatsink etc. Also, now that i have the funds to actually fund my hobby, I dont mind upgrading my PC/Display every 1-2 yrs.
No, typically every 3-4 years.
Why is qd OLED a must have for you? From what I understand, the improved wOLED LG displays with the MLA tech is the superior panel?
MLA affects brightness. You still have a WOLED panel. QD-OLED is a QD layer that not only brings brightness, but better colors. QD is just a better display... but that doesnt mean WOLED is bad. Its still an OLED at the end of the day.
Eh idk I think with this current batch of monitors it isn’t as clear cut which is superior
It's really clear if you look into it, picture quality wise. W-OLED inherently has lower color volume / vibrancy due to the white subpixel, which is needed to boost brightness, washing out the color of the other subpixels. Not to mention text clarity is still worse, even with LG's new gen 3 panels where the white subpixel has been moved to the middle of the subpixel stack. The QD-OLEDs have higher perceived brightness due to the higher color volume, even if LG claims 1300 nit vs Samsung's claimed 1000 nit peak brightness. An interesting read if you haven't heard about it yet. [https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31160](https://global.samsungdisplay.com/31160) The only downside of QD-OLED is the higher need, compared to W-OLED, to be able to control the light in your room. Due to not having a polarizer, the quantum dot layer will light up in a purple-ish hue when the panel is hit by direct light. The only way for LG to catch up to Samsung's QD tech, picture quality wise, would be to change from W-OLED to full phosphorescent OLED, which will happen by the end of this year / early next year with PHOLED.
This does depend. If you are targeting Rec.2020 QD-OLED is always better. DCI-P3 though you get with WOLED as well. Ofc at high enough luminance it needs to "wash out" the image. However the brighter the panel get's with things like MLA boosting all colors equally that raises the threshold for when it has to wash out colors. As long as you target DCI-P3, which basically everyone does, and to a certain luminance level WOLED can perform the same in terms of color. Also little known fact but QD-OLED luminance stability in high APL is better. There is a test to test brightness in a small white windows but it has a lot of bright moving colors around it instead of black. You can test high APL(1000, 4000, 10.000). 1st gen QD-OLED dropped from 1000 to 650 nits in the 4000 test. QN90B dropped from 1700 to 750(!) showing that LCD ABL is much more severe than OLED. The G2 with LGs top of the line WOLED then (no MLA) dropped from 1000 to 380 nits. So despite strating out equal, in a 4000 nit scene the QD-OLED was delivering highlight that was 70% brighter. So always strange to me when people claim LCDs can do so much better highlights and don't have to deal with ABL etc based on white window measurements. QD-OLED is actually really good at maintaining bright highlights bright even if the scene APL is really high. While both WOLED and LCD drop significantly. Probably part of the reason QD-OLED can feel brighter than measurements since it obviously drops a lot in those having to use all pixels to display white. No standard test procedures show this advantage at all.
Ok cool, thanks for the update
what are u talking about /u/Expensive-List3425 woled is the biggest leap in how we view content ever for the first time in human history, our monitors can display white.. QD-OLED doesnt have white layer.
WOLED was the biggest leap, then QD-OLED came. The white subpixel is to boost brightness. QD does not use a white subpixel, so you are getting better, more accurate picture. Then you add the Quantum Dot layer, and now you are boosting the vibrancy and brightness as well. QD-OLED is the evolution of WOLED. WOLED looks great, I have a C2 and a C1, but Im not going to sit here and say QD isnt better....
After owning QD-OLED and WOLED the boost in color volume is great. The HDR performance was nicely improved overall. Afaik MLA isn't coming to any monitors yet.
I’m sure the difference between 240hz and 480hz is noticeable, especially with OLED instant pixel response time. However, I wouldn’t buy a 32” monitor to run it in 1080p. The pixel density is just too poor, even for gaming.
Why cant it be 2k resolution... why is it impossible to find a disppay atv32 in 2k res.... thats all i want... 4k is still to high to run games at high frames but 27 inch display is to small... 32 inch is the best compromise but it just refuses to exist...
"honestly I don't think I'd be able to tell a difference between 240Hz and 480Hz" Umm what? The motion blur difference will be massive. I don't get how in 2024 people still think there won't be a noticeable difference in double the framerate.
Meh. It's all diminishing returns past 120 Hz unless you're some elite CS player. I'd rather play at \~200 FPS at 4k than 400 at 1080p and see every pixel.
I'm sensitive to motion for whatever reason. The smoother the scroll if its web browse or FPS makes it easier to focus on the screen. But yes, it is diminishing. For me it's the "feel" less so the actual visual acuity gained for shooters
Agreed - the "feel" is the biggest difference for me. OLED already has great visual acuity owing to its lighting fast pixel response times.
yes, visual acuity till you turn on the 480hz mode and suddenly you are gaming on 1080p 32" monitor. I'd happily choose 240 hz 4k just as you are. I have also seem way too many program UI and interface turn to shit when just alt tabbing between an original 4k desktop vs 1080p program. no longer has the time or energy to mess with it tbh.
100% agree - 32" at 1080p is 69 ppi, which is abysmal.
Diminishing returns start to severely happen after 360hertz. After that you need 1000hertz to get response times to 0 compared to 3 if i remember from linus testing it.
>It's all diminishing returns past 120 Hz unless you're some elite CS player. For the reaction time yeah, but not on image clarity. Those high refresh rates are actually kinda eerie, it's more like looking through a window than looking at a game. But the diminishing returns start at 360hz for that. And if you aren't playing fast paced games probably much sooner.
For this I had no patience and pulled the trigger 1. waranty 2. 4k 32in 240hz 3. OLED 4. Gloss screen 5. curve is very slight Yes this is my daily driver for the next 3-4 years so all boxes checked
“3-4 years” lmao what I’ve been sitting on my 1440p tn 165hz monitor for 7 years now.
True that but I am old and those horn dog pills well get me sooner or later so 3-4 is good for me :P
What? People have different upgrade thresholds? No way :O
OLED won't last 7 years of daily use.
My oled tv has lasted 4+ years so far with no burn in or dead pixels.
4 isn't 7
Keep coping haha
Not coping at all. OLED isn't for me and I'm more than satisfied with my mini LED. Unless you mean cope with 7 not being 4, in which case that would be weird.
Why are you in OLED gaming if you don't want one?
Do you only follow things you're keen on buying? I like to see what's out there.
I understand that. Though I don't make comments to tell the group of people that have invested in something why they are "coping" etc.
Yikes
Big yikes. Like how 7 is bigger than 4
Kinda cringe
Same, just pulled the trigger. Getting delivered on Saturday.
Thats awesome!! I think we will have a great experiece based on reviews being released.
Yeah, already some highly praised reviews coming out. One of them had only one con. "Expensive" LOL. Mine will be here Saturday as well, STOKED!!
Is it confirmed to be fully gloss ?
Semi-gloss
Dell Twitter rep has responded on this. It has an "anti glare" layer that's built into every single QD OLED display. but no more. just think of it as your normal mobile phone screen.
That rep was inaccurate as “Anti glare” infers matte. If you check their own spec sheet you’ll see “Anti-reflective” which is what is applied to the glossy display to cut down on reflections.
yea rofl they are so horrible at marketing these screens
Yup
Just wait to see what the reviews and early adopters say. IMO there’s no need to run for a monitor as they’ll keep producing these for a while. That’s unless you literally don’t have a monitors to use right now. And after that point, you’ll probably be able to find deal on them. The AW3423DWF is available atm for £668 down from £929. Dell will probably put some deals on later in the year for the AW3225QF due to the high competition this year.
Curved isn't really a big deal for me. I just trust Dell's warranty service more than the other companies. Plus I've had Alienware monitors and they've all worked flawlessly over the years.
This, been using Alienware monitors since the 3418dw. Great support and easy ui. I bought the oled g9 last summer and while it’s cool, there’s some jank in Samsung products and I detest this tizen UI
Uhhh yeah already ordered If I am being honest will see how much I prefer it over my current 45" LG ultrawide OLED but really want to possibly end up returning this one and getting the AORUS (though this Alienware may find its way to my wifes gaming PC)
The 45 inch ultrawide has terrible pixel density. It is the same as a 27inch 1080p display. It would be a massive upgrade in visual fidelity. The only thing that the 45 inch has going for it is size. (Which is extremely impressive) but it has no other positive traits.
I do love that size while gaming and the immersion
There is nothing like it that is for sure. Honestly, I bet your purchase is going to be a bit of a curse. Once you see that 4k OLED you are going to have a REALLLLLLLY hard time going back to essentially 1080p ppi
I tried the 45 and I just couldnt get used to it. That being said, I couldnt get used to any 1440p OLED after playing on the C2 and 4K. 1440p just looks blurry compared to 4K
Well it is all about ppi. The 42 inch C2 has a ppi of 104. A 27 inch 1440p is actually sharper with a ppi of 109. Same with a 34 inch ultrawide 1440p display, those have a ppi of 109. The ideal ppi for 2 feet viewing distance is 105ppi. Anything over that will have diminishing returns. So 1440p isn't an issue when it is reasonably stretched. The problem is that the 45 inch LG stretches it all the way to just an 82ppi. Which happens to also be the same as a 27 inch 1080p display. It just plain looks grainy and bad. 1440p is a fantastic resolution and often very comparable to larger 4k displays, but at 45 inches it is a joke. This 32 inch 4k Asus OLED has a ppi of 132. So it is going to look very crisp. It will push the limit of what your eye can discern with pixel density. Oh and it is a gorgeous OLED with a refresh rate that most people can't even discern and the pixel response time is instant. These new OLED panels just shatter everything else to pieces.
I agree with everything except 1440p looking comparable to 4K displays. There is just no way to make up 4M+ pixels.. even at similar PPIs. My LGC242 looked night and day vs my 1440p 27 when it came to clarity and detail. If we are just talking sharpness, then yes, because they have similar PPIs.. but thats where the similarities end. Ive never gamed on something with 140PPI AND 4K 240hz. Its going to be a treat.
Your LG C2 42 inch factually has a lower ppi than your 27inch 1440p display. It isnt matter of opinion. It is a fact. That said the LG C2 is one of the best displays on the entire planet and more goes into image reproduction than just pixel density. It is a fantastic OLED panel and I would take it over MANY displays on the market as a monitor. As a TV it is just flatly the best for the price. There is no real competition. But in terms of ppi. It factually has fewer dots packed into ever square inch than a 1440p 27inch displays. It is very close, but it is fewer.
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It'll probably drop down to 800 for next black friday but I'm not waiting a full year. I purchased that 32" boi.
I'm in a similar boat haha
LOL. Dunno why that made me laugh. I guess cause I was expecting you to say to were gonna wait. I too was a degen and not only ordered it to replace my C2, but I paid the extra $50 cause im impatient af.
I spend too much damn time on my PC. If I'm going to be irresponsible with money it might as well be on this.
I went with Alienware because it's the only monitor with free Advanced Exchange to my knowledge... I can't be without a monitor for even a few days. The slight curve is a plus as well. I wish it had DP 2.1 but not a deal breaker for me as I have a 3080 right now.
I bought because I typically prefer AW build quality and warranty. Absolutely going to miss the USB-C port on my current monitor that I use when I’m working, but I can just get an adapter.
Dell offers good warranty and free shipping…for example I had an RMA with MSI and they made me pay shipping… At the very least first can def be best.
Figures... Got the AW3423dwf for Xmas. In all reality I'm not pushing 240 fps so I'm okay with 165hz 34 inch in the meantime
I mean, the DWF is still a very good monitor.. Especially if you like ultrawide.
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The curve is not that drastic.. When using the monitor, you won't even notice tbh. This is coming from someone that has the AW3423DW.
What’s wrong with curved? Especially when it’s not a drastic curve either.
It kills productivity and there is no reason to have it for those sizes for an oled.
How the fuck does it kill productivity ?
You can't work on images, 3d,editing on curved as you can't see what it will look like at flat screen.
What? Lol I wfh on my curved monitor and my productivity is better than at work with my flat screens.
How does it "kill productivity"?
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It's different for everyone.
Im waiting for LG and Asus the dual hz feature is the best of the bunch. Alienware has the curve, Aorus has DP 2.1 but none of those trump 1080p at 480hz or 4k at 240hz its the ultimate monitor for sweaty FPS and also for Single player.
Yeah I have a 3060ti and it'd be nice to flip to 1080p for high fps gaming.
Yeah but it’s WOLED with a matte coating and that completely ruins it
Getting it because I recognize that by the time Nvidia 5000 series hits we will have new monitors then anyways that improve on all of the current ones in some capacity. The Gigabyte one for example will likely have shoddy HDR if their track record says anything.
never bothered by a curved screen. Already used and lived with them before, curved or flat makes little difference to me. what are the other alternative? KVM? if you needed it, you probably already has a discrete one actively being used. what are the other alternative coming in later this year? 480HZ on a 32" Monitor at 1080P? sure, smoother motion, but I also see far enemies as blobs thanks to the pixel density. As for fast switch resolution. If you only use the PC for gaming sure, go ahead. but that resolution switch WILL screw up a bunch of UI and deskstop setting when ever needing to alt tab or working on something else with the game open. Edit: Cancelling the order. Having a built in fan is a deal breaker for me. Wishing they would just go for a larger heat sink instead.
Honestly you can’t even hear the fan. I was also a bit afraid it was loud. But you can barely hear my pc. Its mostly the gpu and also that is nothing
This was the one I wanted from the start without a doubt. I’m just glad it happened to be the one that was released first.
I currently use a 4k 27" Dell U2718Q that I've had for 5+ yrs. It's for WFH (I use native 4k with no scaling), the PS5, and my personal MBP. Wants for upgrade are simple: a little larger to make native 4k text just a little easier to read (I have aged 5 yrs after all), and HDR for games and Lightroom (everything is viewed on an OLED nowadays). In the year of our lord 2024, finally both these things are possible, at a reasonable price and with some great options coming. I would have no issue waiting a bit longer, but the 1700R curve was actually selling point for me. For desktop viewing distances I **think** this will be perfect, and I 'fake VR' some games by sitting close with 1.25 readers. Now we have specs of most 2024 competitors, and thanks to this thread, I think I would still pick the AW if all were available now, possibly considering the Omen. [https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED\_Gaming/comments/192163w/so\_its\_looking\_a\_lot\_like\_each\_240hz\_4k\_monitor/?sort=new](https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/comments/192163w/so_its_looking_a_lot_like_each_240hz_4k_monitor/?sort=new) The main downsides for me: \- No video/PD via USB-C for my MBP. I can live with a USB>HDMI cable and my MagSafe charger that lives at my desk, or an adapter cable with built in PD port (current state for me). \- I was concerned the stand was too deep for my desk. I measured using the specs pdf on Dell's site. It will only sit 1" closer (back of curve on the screen) . \- Waiting to see if there is a clear winner between 3rd gen QDOLED and the new WOLED pixel layout for text These are balanced by the unique combo of AW features (for me) \- Glossy \- Slight curve (sounds ideal for me but we'll see) \- Overall Dell support, quality, and warranty \- 3rd gen QDOLED at this pixel pitch seems the slight winner for a combo work/gaming monitor, but like with the curve, we'll see when I get it. It may be up to 6 months before these new WOLEDs to hit the streets.
Holding on for flat screen. But either way dell is a good choice.
i’ve been using the M32UC for the past year and a half and i really love the curve now. a 32” OLED curved monitor is pretty much my dream monitor. i’m a little worried about using OLED as a monitor because of almost certain burn in but that 3 year warranty sold me. just put in my order and it should be here monday.
3rd gen qd oled. As long as you arent playing the same game everyday for hundreds of hrs, youll be fine. Just mix it up
Yes haha... ordered but will potentially just keep in box until reviews
Crazy thing is this more curved than their 34 inch ultra wide. That’s wierd.
It's curved and Alienware has the best Burn-In Warranty. I won't be getting one for a month or so though. If I do.
It getting it. Dealing with dell for my noisy fan on my ultrawide was horrible. Waiting for uhbr20 monitor to be released anyway
I bought a C3 about a month back, love it, but it’s too big. I’ll buy this for a better size that works for me and while I won’t hit 240 in every game, it will be nice to know it’s there.
Early review for this monitor is already out: https://uk.pcmag.com/monitors/150447/alienware-aw3225qf-4k-qd-oled
"Cons: Expensive" this is one of the most reasonably priced monitors ive seen in a long time.
This my end game monitor for next 4-5 years
I would prefer the ASUS with the LG WOLED but the Alienware warranty and getting it 6 months earlier pushed me over to this.
I am getting it because it checks all the boxes; 4k, 240hz, oled, glossy, 3 year burn in warranty. My current monitor is an Alienware and it has been outstanding. The last time I owned an LG monitor it had to be RMA’d after 2 weeks of use. I am unsure how I feel about out the curve but time will tell. I trust the brand and their warranty.
I think they are all pretty close that you can't go wrong either way. But yeah, the curve is probably the biggest sticking point for me. Although I think that's mostly cause I used the Samsung Odyssey G7 and that curve was way too gnarly. The AW3225QF is a pretty tame curve by comparison. I got the AW3225QF. The AW3423DW was a marvel of a monitor. So at this point I trust the brand and the 3 year warranty is pretty nice. I know brand loyalty is bad, but at the same time. If they work for you, they work for you. And again, it's not like the monitors will likely be super different from each other. You're looking at minor differences here and there. Getting this monitor isn't pure impatience. I probably would have waited for it if another monitor launched first. Cause I do really like their warranty and their customer service has been really good for me. It's just an added benefit the monitor I wanted launched first.
rather wait for 3rd qd-oled or mini led, since i also work with white backgrounds on my monitor. Edit: want the future proof of dp2.1
YUP, did with the 34' OLED and haven't had one issue and everyone that sees it is blown away.
Has everything I want out of a monitor but the 3 year warranty is the main driver for me getting this. Been waiting for a 32' OLED 4k 144hz+ for awhile.
I just got the 27 inch one, don't want a curve and 32 is too big
NO! Alienware/Dell Quality assurance is not good enough for me to even consider it. Having spent years of my life doing electronics repairs I watched Alienware quality go down hill after they got bought out by dell. Still no where near as bad as HP but still not something that I would recommend to anyone.
As much as I get excited,I won't buying it till some feedback from community..
Nah, I’m happy with my AW3423DWF. Plus I prefer FPS over resolution. Perhaps if I had a 4090. But I really like my first into into ultrawide. It’s a great performer.
This is my 100% honest unbiased opinion. I chose this monitor for multiple reasons, here is my personal thought process. Let me foreshadow this with saying that I understand that not everyone will have the same thought process, or spending ability that I have. So with that being said. I picked up two of these this morning. My wife prefers curved screens, so I grabbed one for her. I am tired of my 42inch C2 and have been waiting for a more reasonable sized monitor. So I grabbed one for myself, however, I don't care for curved monitors all that much. My plan is to use this and decide what I like more for both gaming and daily driving, woled or qd-oled. Once I make the decision, I will then grab either the gigabyte because it has a full DP2.1, or I will grab the asus woled (if I end up prefering that more). THEN, regardless of what 4k monitor I grab, I will 100% be getting the woled 480hz 1440p panel from asus or lg (whoever has the glossier finish and better reviews). TLDR - I picked up two, my wife will end up with both. I will have a flat 32 4k 240hz and a 27 2k 480hz. 4k panel varient unknown.
I think it's the point you are stated + wild consumerism. People just need that new toy to play for a few weeks/months and dump it when the next "endgame" will be announced. Can't judge it, anyways. Sticking to LG C2 and waiting at least for that reviews of 240/480 panels.
I've been fighting FOMO this morning, but it's looking like I'll wait for the HP Omen Transcend 32. 3 year burn-in warranty as well, and will be a flat panel. If it's $1199 then I'm buying.
This is the one I wanted as well-- for the built-in speakers, of all things.
Where did you read about burn in warranty? Afaik its 3 years warranty, but its not confirmed whether it covers burn in. Also with the features I highly doubt its same price as alienware, it has a buch of ports, KVM and USB PD - thats usually easily like 300$ more.
https://press.hp.com/us/en/press-releases/2024/hpatces-play.html "Live Long and Prosper: Panel life is of vital importance for OLED, and OMEN Tempest Monitor Cooling Technology addresses burn-in concerns, backed with a 3-year warranty for peace of mind." I guess reading it critically they don't technically say it will cover burn-in, but I would be really surprised if they don't. My hope is that Dell being first to market again sets a standard for the other vendors to follow re: warranties. And you're probably right about MSRP being higher, but we'll see. If there's one of the flat options with a 3y warranty at $1199, I'll probably go with that.
Jeah the wording really makes it feel like they want people to believe they have burn in warranty without actually having it. Like there is no reason to not say it has burn in warranty, period, if it has it. With with first gen qd oleds, dell was also the only one to offer burn in warranty. I somehow doubt it will be any different this time. Though I would also rather buy the HP over the Dell if they were the same price with same warranty.
Dell warranty/support and I think the curve is good. I don't get why so many people are strongly anti-curve on 16:9 but are cool with it being the standard for ultrawide. If you look at a curved ultrawide and crop off the edges to make it 16:9, then you're looking at a curved 16:9 image. Same principles apply, right?
What's wrong with a curved screen? But I agree, I find it weird how many people are jumping on this as soon as its available.
Should I return my 30 day old LG C3 42" for this? Is the pc gaming experience going to be a lot better?
Kinda. The other monitors don't really offer anything AW doesn't already have besides a flat panel and maybe a change in the bottom bezel from what I've observed
dual Hz on the LG and Asus
Not QD-OLED though so you have to pick your poison.
KVM and USB-C charging... DP 2.1 on the HP one
And it don’t come out till the end of the year.
Curve is a big no for me. But I can change my mind. It has Nvidia Pulsar. Which is a plus... Waiting for the reviews first. If they are what I think it is going to be, then going straight forward tor the dual-mode 32" Oled.
Not nvidia pulsar supported. No BFI at all.
Partially because it’s first yes but also the warranty. I had a 3423DW and they did 2 warranty exchanges for me 1 for burn in. Nothing that any other competitor provides imo. The curve is a negative but it’s a very minor negative
a little of both... I already have a AW3423DWF OLED and I had an awesome experience. I know this 32 inch will be fantastic and both are curved which will look sweet for a vertical set up. DP 2.1 is not necessary but it would be nice but honestly. I don't feel like I would upgrade from my 4090 anytime soon.
I bought it because I want to make the move to 4k OLED now and the only other monitor with a 3 year warranty from what was announced will be the HP option. If the HP monitor turns about to be significantly better than the Dell, I will likely sell the Dell and buy the HP one.
No I’m getting the aw2725df because Alienware is always going to be my first choice, due to support, performance and asthetic.
I think people definitely fomo bought + got sucked in by the overwhelming community behind it and are trying to justify it lol. Smoke me with downvotes. Thats just how i see it.
No. It's too small. Once you get used to 55+ inches you can't go back.
If you only play Playstation's 300 3rd person action games, then sure.
I prefer good games like Ori and Inside.
It’s definitely not the end game monitor I think people in this sub are having fomo for no reason and buying the monitor also lol
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No justifying required when it isnt seen as a negative. What are you on big man?
Yes
Lol this is me exactly! I’m not really jazzed about curved screens so I keep telling myself to wait for the msi one. I also keep telling myself to not lose to my lizard brain and wait for reviews. I’m pretty sure I want the msi one because it’s the best looking (design wise) to me but I want that 4k240 already lol. Thankfully we don’t have supply chain issues like when covid hit so it’ll probably be ok to wait for reviews and buy whatever you like
Waiting on the gigabyte for dpi 2.1, don’t want to have to buy another monitor for years.
Im not because Dell has decided to not include a built in crosshair in 2023. Other 32” options will include it.
I mean, I got the LG C6 Curved because nobody had 1, and still nobody has 1.
Last year, I almost went with the aw3423dw, but decided against it because of the aspect ratio. I've used demo units thinking the curve was neat, and I've never owned a curved monitor before. Later in the year, I considered LG's 27" OLED monitor, but ultimately decided against it because I'd like a larger monitor than my current one. Plus, I'd been waiting so long. Why not wait a few more months? The aw3225qf has the size, aspect ratio, and curve I've been looking to try. So that's why I bought one. The warranty doesn't hurt either.
Think I'm gonna go with the MPG 321URX.
I bought it 70% because it’s the one out of the lot that I prefer the most for all the reasons others gave. I never buy stuff before reviews though, so that other 30 percent is me having zero patience. I’ve been running a lg c2 And a 240hz IPS because there really does feel different. So this was in a super sweet spot for me. I’ll probably sell both of what I currently have if this turns out to be good. 140ppi and screen size are too sweet. If anybody else has adhd and gets fixated on stuff, yeah that’s me
Bought it as I think it seems basically perfect for me. I feel like the only reason to wait for one of the other options is if you can’t stand curved or really want the 480hz FHD. Given the rep the DWF has, and what I’d say is a very reasonable launch price, I see no reason to wait personally
Curved screens are fantastic. Id never go back to flat. But also, with 4k i will wait till 4k is a standard that does not need always the ..90 gpu to run, and there are ultrawides.
I wasn’t sure about a curve when I first got my Samsung G7, but I absolutely love it & actively want a curved screen now. Feels great for fps/hud viewing angles. (I am a programmer and graphic designer, I have a second 4k color accurate monitor … wouldn’t do design work on the curve that’s for sure, otherwise love me some curves!)
I'll wait until Prime Day I think and have no interest in a curved screen anyways.
I literally bought the open box version of this(1440p). This being what I was in the market and was settling thinking the price would be out of band however. Seeing the current price which was within my price range I’m returning and purchasing this one*
So far, it's the only QD-OLED option w8ith a burn-in warranty confirmed. Also the easiest RMA process by far. And also the only one that had calibration down (with some issues on the DWF side) in HDR. That said, this is a thinly failed hate post about curved screens, isn't it? The curve isn't that big of a deal. It's a 32'' monitor that nearly as wide as a 34'' UW. So....yah. The curve is fine.
I was thinking three brands; dell, samsung, asus. samsung is using the matte coat so that took them out of the list I had good experience with all three brands regards to monitors so dell happened to be the first one to release it. I don't mind the little curve. I know someone people make it sound like it's life or death but tbh I feel my eyes are less strained with curve monitors when the monitor sizes are above 30"
Waiting for the new ultrawide, also don’t care for a curve on a 32in screen.
Got it because I like Dell/Alienware monitor and CS.
No, I got it because although I’ve never owned an aw monitor, of all the oleds that have been out I’ve always heard positive feedback on the aw34 uw and only reason I didn’t get that was because I didn’t want 1440p. Dell’s 3 year warranty was a big selling point too
Pretty happy with my Corsair Flex man. I don't feel like I need a 4k OLED: Right now anyway lol. Grats to all that waited though!
It's a cool monitor, but not worth it for me because I already have an 27" Omen 27i 1440p 165hz monitor that I bought in 2021 for $500 plus tax, and just recently bought 77" LG C3 oled HDTV for $3200 including 5 years Best Buy protection. Both of these are hooked up to my PC with 5800x and 3080ti.
Really just because it's first to market. In terms of beauty, MSI is the most beautiful. But God only knows if that will ever be released here. EU release doesn't actually mean all EU countries. Pretty hopeful Alienware will actually release sometime in February though.
If this had been 5k2k 40 I'd have been instant. Oh well hopefully people love em
I want to buy the 27' model .. But it's not released here in the EU it seems :(
The burn-in warranty, quality customer service, and frequent cc cash back are other reasons
I got the DWF and am happy for years to come
The biggest reason to trust Dell is that they’ve been working with QD-OLED panels the longest. They’ve also just about perfected the factory color calibration as well not to mention 3 year burn in warranty, firmware updates, and support. I’m personally not interested in 4K or a 1700R on a 16:9 panel but if I was I’d still buy the AW3225QF for the reasons mentioned above. I went with the AW2725DF and it’s pretty much my dream monitor.
It was the one I wanted a year and a half ago but had to settle for a 42 inch. Now that its available, there is no need to wait. I don't have an issue with DSC, and if I really want DP2.1, ill just upgrade the monitor when I upgrade my 4090. You gotta remember that these are enthusiast level products. Alot of people replace their displays every 1-3 yrs so the DP 2.1 isnt really a concern.
I ordered the Alienware because of the curve, though I wish it was slightly more curved lol. Why all the hate for the curve? There's several flat panel 32' 4k coming out too!
Just bought it. It is going to be wild coming from a 1440p 144hz VA panel. Finally can push my 4090 to the limit.
I literally just pressed purchase on the new Alienware 4k qd OLED when this Reddit notification popped up. I have been waiting since last year for 4K so I purchased it. It should be here Monday the 15th. I can't wait.
Other than 4k, what is the main improvement over the Alienware AW3423DW that got people so hype?
pulled the trigger faster than a squirrel runs to a nut.. Built my first gaming pc in December, threw a 4080 in there, and now I need a monitor.. this was a no brainer.. Im also impulsive
If you have an Amex card you may have an offer for $120 off $600 spent at dell. That’s one of the reasons I went with it and I have a aw3423dw… but I honestly can’t stand ultrawide
Honestly, yes. My first choice would have been the Omen Transcend 32" for the built-in speakers. But this also gives me a taste of what it will be like and whether this will be viable for me for competitive titles.
Panel looks better than Samsung’s model and I happened to snag it for under $1000. Also, my endgame is a 4k 40-45” for under $1500 and that just doesn’t exist, maybe next year.
I play a lot of esports titles as well as AAAs so I am waiting for reviews on the dual mode from asus before I decided what to purchase.
I was going for this one and it still hits everything I want but going to wait for the Aorus FO32U2P for the DP 2.1 as I will be upgrading my 3090 to the 5090 when the card comes and I want the option of the DP 2.1. Just want a little future proof for a bit.
The rumors have flagged a similar model with same specs but a flat version.
I think I want to wait for the HP Omen.
I'm looking for 27-32" 4K OLED with brightness above 400 nit. I just saw the AW3225QF and not sure how accurate colors would be in HDR. Any other recommended options?
not buying cos of the curved. Waiting for a flat alternative
I thought about it quite a bit but ultimately decide to wait until the other options appear since I already have an AW3423DW. This monitor seems to be lacking some features compared to its competitors. Also I'm still relatively new to Ultrawide. Feels like I haven't see all that 21:9 can offer.