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Series

Alienware2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs Product Line: Alienware.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

AW3225DM, AW3225DMc, 210-BQWN, VX89X, MRM121Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Cover: model AW2725DM/AW3225DM, regulatory model AW2725DMc/AW3225DMc. The part numbers come from the Dell US page, the Dell US URL and BuildCores.2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs: Manufacturer Part Number VX89X, Product Model AW3225DM. The page URL carries the item number 210-BQWN.11Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Monitor/uej0umolb/Dell-Alienware-AW3225DM-31.5%22-1440p-180Hz-VA-Curved-MonitorRead 23 October 2026BuildCores part numbers AW3225DM and MRM12.

C345B-QUT1681Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page title C345B-QUT168 (2023), 165 Hz. Sceptre sells a later 180 Hz revision as C345B-QUT1681 (page titled 2025, retailer code C345B-QUT168.A1). That revision has different specs and is not covered here.

GTIN / EAN

884116492757, 539718496272511Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/Monitor/uej0umolb/Dell-Alienware-AW3225DM-31.5%22-1440p-180Hz-VA-Curved-MonitorRead 23 October 2026BuildCores: UPC 884116492757 and EAN 5397184962725 for part numbers AW3225DM and MRM12.12Retailer pageebay.de/p/24080428847Read 23 October 2026eBay Germany product page shows GTIN 5397184962725.

7923433342243Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BTK1C533Read 15 October 2026Amazon US page, ASIN B0BTK1C533: Model Number C345B-QUT168, UPC 792343334224. The later 180 Hz revision C345B-QUT168.A1 has a different UPC (792343334262) on BuildCores, so only the code on this page is stored. Amazon now titles this listing 2025 with up to 180Hz/165Hz.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 March 20256Press releasethefpsreview.com/2025/03/05/alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitors-and-the-launch-of-the-aw2725q-a-27-4k-qd-oled-monitor-with-166-ppi-pixel-density-record-highest-pixels-per-inch-in-any-oled-or-qd-oled-monitorRead 23 October 2026The Dell announcement blog was published on 4 March 2025.7Press articlenotebookcheck.net/New-32-inch-QHD-Alienware-gaming-monitor-debuts-with-180-Hz-curved-display.971537.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck news of 2025-03-04, from the Dell press release at MWC 2025, introduces the AW3225DM without price or date.

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Status

Available2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026The Dell US page lists the monitor with a Dell price of $249.99 and an Add to Cart button.

Available1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026The page lists the monitor at 499.99 USD with an Add to Wish List button and a link to e-tailers. Amazon US now sells the same model number as a 2025 edition with up to 180 Hz.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$319.996Press releasethefpsreview.com/2025/03/05/alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitors-and-the-launch-of-the-aw2725q-a-27-4k-qd-oled-monitor-with-166-ppi-pixel-density-record-highest-pixels-per-inch-in-any-oled-or-qd-oled-monitorRead 23 October 2026Same announcement: target price about $319.99 USD for North America, pricing subject to change. It is a US target price, so it is stored without tax. Best Buy US showed $319.99 with a $60 saving before its $259.99 sale.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026The manual's warranty card applies to the US, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The page links to US e-tailers.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Interstellar Indigo2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs Product Color: Dark Blue. Best Buy names the finish Interstellar Indigo.13Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/alienware-aw3225dm-32-va-led-curved-qhd-180hz-1ms-freesync-gaming-monitor-with-hdr-hdmi-displayport-usb-interstellar-indigo/J3K4L636PGRead 23 October 2026The Best Buy US product title names the colour Interstellar Indigo. The page did not load for scripted access, so the title was read from search results. The AW2725DM uses the same name.

Black1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Chassis Colors: Black. Amazon names it Machine Black.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Gaming2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs Product Type: Gaming LED Monitor, Application/Usage: Gaming.

Gaming1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Titled Gaming Monitor and listed in the Gaming Series.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

32in(81.3 cm)2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs: Screen Size Class 32 inch, Viewable Screen Size 31.5 inch. The class size is stored as the advertised size.

34in(86.4 cm)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Active Screen Size: 34 in Diagonal Viewable.

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

31.5in(80 cm)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM viewable image diagonal 800.1 mm (31.5 in). The advertised class is 32 inch.

34in(86.4 cm)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Active Screen Size: 34 in Diagonal Viewable. The manual says the same.

Native resolution

2560 × 1440px1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: 2560 x 1440 resolution.

3440 × 1440px1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Native Resolution: 3440 x 1440 Wide Quad HD.

Aspect ratio

16:91Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: 16:9.

21:91Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 21:9 Ultrawide.

Pixel density

91.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

109.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

0.2724mm1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM pixel pitch 0.2724 mm horizontal and vertical.

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Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

Width696.61Height392.26mm(27.4 × 15.4 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM active area 696.61 mm horizontal by 392.26 mm vertical.

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Curved

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM curvature 1500R (typical). The AW2725DM column says N/A.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Curvature: 1500R.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

1,500mm1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 curvature 1500R (typical).

1,500mm1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Curvature: 1500R. The manual's spec table writes 1500 degrees, which is a typo for the radius.

Screen surface

Matte1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 display screen coating: anti-glare with hard-coating 3H, stored as matte.

Matte1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Surface Treatment: Anti-glare, 3H. Anti-glare is a matte surface. Amazon lists Screen Finish: Matte.

Anti-reflection coating

Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 display screen coating, verbatim.

Anti-glare, 3H1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Surface Treatment, verbatim.

Touchscreen

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Panel

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Panel type

VA1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM panel technology: Vertical Alignment (VA). The AW2725DM column is IPS.

VA1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Panel Type: VA (Vertical Alignment).

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

Vertical Alignment (VA)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM panel technology: Vertical Alignment (VA) Technology.

VA (Vertical Alignment)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

Edge-lit LED2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs: Backlight Technology LED Edgelight System.

Edge-lit LED1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Backlight Type: Edge-Lit LED. The manual says LED Backlight 30,000+ Hours (ELED).

Local dimming

Yes9Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw3225dmRead 23 October 2026Public verdict: terrible local dimming feature that cannot be turned off in HDR. The zone count is not public, so it is not stored. The measured result cells are members only and are not used. RTINGS tested firmware M2C101 on a January 2025 unit.

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: 1.07 billion colors, which is 10 bits per channel. The HDMI line says 10bit.

8bits1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color Depth: 16.7M, which is 8 bits per channel. The maker does not state native or FRC.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

FRC10Spec databaselcd-compare.com/moniteur-ALIAW3225DM-ALIENWARE-AW3225DM.htmRead 23 October 2026LCD-Compare: panel 8 bits + FRC. No maker document states the panel method. The guide gives 1.07 billion colors, so the panel is 10-bit with FRC.

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Displayable colours

1.07 billion1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: 1.07 billion colors.

16.7 million1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color Depth: 16.7M. The manual says Colors 16.7+ Million.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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99%1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color Gamut: sRGB:99%. Coverage or volume and the CIE version are not stated.

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

95%1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM color gamut DCI-P3 95% (CIE 1976), typical.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Factory calibrated

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

3,000:11Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM contrast ratio 3000:1 (typical). The AW2725DM column is 1000:1.

3,000:11Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Contrast Ratio: 3,000:1. The Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 1,000,000:1 is not stored.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

400nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: 400 cd/m2 (typical).

400nits1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Brightness (Typ.): 400 cd/m2. The manual says Brightness 400 cd/m2. The Amazon listing shows 280 cd/m, which conflicts with both maker documents and is not used. Window and mode are not stated.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

400nits1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Smart HDR menu entry: DisplayHDR 400 supports a peak brightness of 400 cd/m2. The same entry calls it compliant with DisplayHDR True Black, which is wrong wording for a 400 tier LCD. The window size is not published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

HDR1010Spec databaselcd-compare.com/moniteur-ALIAW3225DM-ALIENWARE-AW3225DM.htmRead 23 October 2026LCD-Compare lists HDR10 and HDR10+. HDR10 is required by DisplayHDR 400. HDR10+ is not stored because no maker document names it.

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

DisplayHDR 4001Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features and Table 5: VESA DisplayHDR 400. The VESA list confirms the LCD tier.8Certification listdisplayhdr.org/certified-productsRead 23 October 2026VESA certified DisplayHDR 400 list: Alienware AW3225DM, test spec version 1.2.

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Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: 178 degrees (typical).

170°2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification table p 34: Viewing Angle Typical 170 / 160 degrees (Horizontal/Vertical). The product page says 178 / 178. The manual is used, as the maker's manual wins over the page.

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026

160°2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification table p 34: Typical 170 / 160 degrees (Horizontal/Vertical). The product page says 178 / 178.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

ADell Alienware AW3225DM

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.1 TMDS	DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native	144Hz10-bit	180Hz

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 connectivity: one DP 1.4 supports up to 2560 x 1440 at 180 Hz with HDR and VRR. Two HDMI 2.1 ports support up to QHD 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz 10bit TMDS with HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. Table 6 gives the same maximum preset resolution per input, 180 Hz on DisplayPort and 144 Hz on HDMI. DisplayPort bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. Preset tables are not proven maxima and are not stored.

BSceptre C345B-QUT168 34" Ultrawide Curved QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
3440 × 1440Native	100Hz	165Hz

Source1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Supported DP Signals: up to 3440 x 1440 at 165 Hz. Supported HDMI Signals: up to 3440 x 1440 at 100 Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The manual's timing lists also show lower resolutions, but they list signals and do not prove maxima, so no lower-resolution rows are stored.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

180Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

180Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

180Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

165Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

100Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

180Hz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 6 maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 180 Hz on DisplayPort. Dell US lists a standard refresh rate of 180 Hz.

165Hz1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Refresh Rate: Up to 165Hz.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

VESA AdaptiveSync Display, FreeSync, HDMI VRR1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features list: VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification and support for AMD FreeSync Technology. G-SYNC Compatible is for the AW2725DM only. Table 5 lists VRR on the HDMI ports as specified in HDMI 2.1. No FreeSync tier is named. Table 6 gives 48 to 180 Hz (DisplayPort) and 48 to 144 Hz (HDMI) as general vertical scan ranges. They are not stored as VRR ranges.

FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Type of Sync: AMD FreeSync Premium. Certifications: AMD FreeSync Premium. The FreeSync range is not published.

VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

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Low framerate compensation

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Yes4Certification listamd.com/en/legal/claims/gaming-details.htmlRead 15 October 2026AMD: FreeSync Premium technology adds requirements of mandatory low framerate compensation and at least 120 Hz refresh rate at minimum FHD. Sceptre states FreeSync Premium for this monitor. AMD's own monitor list was not checked for this model.

Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

1ms1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: 4 ms gray to gray in Fast mode, 2 ms in Super Fast mode and 1 ms in Extreme mode. The fastest value is stored.

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Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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1ms2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification table p 34: Response Time 1ms with MPRT. The page says 1ms Blur Reduction. The maker does not publish a grey-to-grey figure.

Overdrive settings

Fast, Super Fast, Extreme1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026OSD Game menu: RESPONSE TIME set to FAST, SUPER FAST or EXTREME.

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

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Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Response Time: 1ms Blur Reduction. The maker does not state the method (strobing or other).

Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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MPRT2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Picture menu p 22: MPRT changes the Moving Picture Response Time to reduce motion blur.

Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features list: flicker-free screen.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Anti-Flicker: Yes.

Black frame insertion

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Measured

None of 12 known

Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

ADell Alienware AW3225DM

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
DisplayPort	1.4	1	2.3
HDMI	2.1 TMDS	2	2.3

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 and Table 4: one DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3) and two HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3). The HDMI ports run TMDS, and the box cable is an HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable. Link bandwidth is not published.

BSceptre C345B-QUT168 34" Ultrawide Curved QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

Type	Version	Count
HDMI	2.0	2
DisplayPort	1.4	2

Source1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026HDMI: 2 x HDMI Ports (2.0). DP: 2 x DisplayPort (1.4). HDCP version and raw link bandwidth are not stated.

HDMI ports

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

2.1 TMDS=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

HDMI features

VRR1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. The guide does not list ALLM, QMS or eARC.

Not available

USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

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No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Rear View with Connections p 16 is the complete connector list: power, HDMI 1-2, DisplayPort 1-2 and audio out. No USB-C.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

ADell Alienware AW3225DM

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-B	5Gbps	1

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 and Table 4: one USB 5Gbps Type-B upstream port.

BSceptre C345B-QUT168 34" Ultrawide Curved QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

ADell Alienware AW3225DM

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	5Gbps	2

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: two USB 5Gbps Type-A downstream ports, one with BC1.2 power charging.

BSceptre C345B-QUT168 34" Ultrawide Curved QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

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KVM switch

No14Reviewfuturefive.co.nz/story/hands-on-review-alienware-32-gaming-monitor-aw3225dmRead 23 October 2026Hands-on review: there is no KVM support. The monitor works as a USB hub with two USB 5Gbps Type-A ports.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on p 16 has no USB port, so there is no USB hub or KVM function.

Daisy chain (MST)

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Ethernet

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table (Table 4) lists power, security lock, stand lock, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DisplayPort, USB Type-B and two USB Type-A. No Ethernet.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on p 16 has no Ethernet socket.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table has no audio jack.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 20263.5mm Headphone Jack (Output): Yes.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table has no audio jack.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on p 16 has only a 3.5 mm audio output for speakers or headphones.

Optical out

No1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026The complete bottom-view connector table has no optical port.

No2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The connector list on p 16 has no optical output.

Picture in picture

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features list: supports PBP, PIP and Console Mode. Table 12 lists the input pairs.

Yes2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Picture menu p 23: Multi Window turns on PIP (a second source in a small window) or PBP (a second source on the right half).

Picture by picture

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features list: supports PBP, PIP and Console Mode. Table 12 lists the input pairs.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Key features list Picture By Picture. The manual's OSD has a Multi Window option with PIP and PBP.

Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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Remote control

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

No14Reviewfuturefive.co.nz/story/hands-on-review-alienware-32-gaming-monitor-aw3225dmRead 23 October 2026Hands-on review: the monitor does not have any built-in speakers. The guide's connector list shows no audio jack.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Speakers: 2 x 3W/4 ohm.

Number of speakers

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21Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Speakers: 2 x 3W/4 ohm.

Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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3W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 20262 x 3W/4 ohm, so 3 W per speaker.

Webcam

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Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

110mm1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 and the setup section: height adjustable stand 0 mm to 110 mm.

0mm5Reviewthebrightpoint.wordpress.com/2024/09/03/review-sceptre-34-inch-curved-ultrawide-wqhd-monitor-c345b-qut168Read 15 October 2026Reviewer text: the stand lacks height adjustment. The maker's mechanical list shows tilt only.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward21°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM tilt -5 to +21 degrees.

Forward5°Backward15°1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Tilt: 15 degrees backward and 5 degrees forward. The manual says generally 5 (+/-1) forward and 15 (+/-2) backward.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left0°Right0°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM swivel N/A. Stored as 0 and 0.

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PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5 AW3225DM pivot N/A and a note against portrait or inverse landscape mounting. Stored as 0 and 0.

Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Installation p 8: install the screen in landscape orientation. Any 90 degree rotation may induce poor ventilation and damage. Stored as no pivot.

Removable stand

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features: removable stand and VESA 100 mm mounting holes. The back view lists a stand release button.

Yes1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Neck / Stand Detachable: Yes.

VESA mount

100 x 1001Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 3: four VESA mounting holes, 100 mm x 100 mm, behind the VESA cover.

75 x 751Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026VESA Mount Pattern 75 x 75 mm, screws M4 x 10 mm.

VESA adapter needed

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Security lock slot

Yes1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 4: security-lock slot based on the Kensington Security Slot.

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On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Joystick, Software1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 3: a joystick button controls the OSD. The Alienware Command Center adjusts display settings from the computer.

Buttons2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Front View with Buttons p 14: five buttons for menu, volume, input source, preset and power. No joystick is described.

Desktop software

Alienware Command Center (AWCC)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 5: Alienware Command Center (AWCC) Yes.

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User firmware updates

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

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Gaming menu features

Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, Console Mode, AlienVision1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026OSD Game menu: Game Enhance Mode (Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment), Dark Stabilizer, Console Mode, AlienVision.

FPS preset, RTS preset1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Game Presets: FPS and RTS. The manual lists the same two Preset Game Modes.

OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

Not available

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width707.42Height (lowest)473.75Height (highest)583.33Depth232mm(27.9 × 18.7 to 23 × 9.1 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 14 AW3225DM with stand: height 473.75 mm compressed and 583.33 mm extended, width 707.42 mm, depth 232 mm.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_129681824_1744031005_0881_3251869.pdfRead 23 October 2026Dell AW3225DM outline dimension drawing, nominal: 707.42 mm wide, 473.75 and 583.33 mm high with stand, 232.00 mm deep. It matches Table 14 of the user guide.

Width807.7Height (lowest)456.2Height (highest)456.2Depth218.4mm(31.8 × 18 × 8.6 in)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 202631.80 x 17.96 x 8.6 in (W x H x D), converted to mm. The stand has tilt only, so the height has one value.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Width707.42Height418.67Depth121.65mm(27.9 × 16.5 × 4.8 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 14 AW3225DM without stand: height 418.67 mm, width 707.42 mm, depth 121.65 mm. The panel is curved.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_129681824_1744031005_0881_3251869.pdfRead 23 October 2026Outline drawing: 707.42 x 418.67 mm with 121.65 mm depth.

Width807.7Height363Depth81.3mm(31.8 × 14.3 × 3.2 in)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 202631.80 x 14.29 x 3.2 in (W x H x D), converted to mm.

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

Width270Depth232mm(10.6 × 9.1 in)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 14 AW3225DM stand dimensions: width 270 mm, depth 232 mm.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_129681824_1744031005_0881_3251869.pdfRead 23 October 2026Outline drawing: stand 270.00 mm wide and 232.00 mm deep.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

9.63kg(21.2 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 14: 9.63 kg with stand assembly and cables. The stand assembly weighs 2.61 kg.

6.18kg(13.6 lb)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Net Weight with Stand 13.62 lbs, converted to kg. Cables are not stated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

6.58kg(14.5 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 14: 6.58 kg without stand assembly, for wall mount or VESA, without cables.

5.46kg(12 lb)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Net Weight without Stand 12.03 lbs, converted to kg. Cables are not stated.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

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Width908.1Height496.1Depth181.1mm(35.8 × 19.5 × 7.1 in)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Carton Box Dimension 35.75 x 19.53 x 7.13 in (W x H x D), converted to mm (908.05 mm rounded to 908.1).

Box weight

13.67kg(30.1 lb)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 14: 13.67 kg weight with packaging.

9.2kg(20.3 lb)1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Gross Weight 20.28 lbs, converted to kg.

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

Internal4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 24 power supply type: Internal.

External adapter1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Power Type: AC Power Adapter. Monitor input 19V, 3.42A. The adapter is the Sceptre AC19V-3.42A.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 13: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specification table p 34: Power input 100-240V~ 50/60Hz. This is the AC adapter input.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

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55W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Power Consumption (Typical): 55W. The manual says the same.

Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

90W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 13 AW3225DM: 90 W maximum at maximum brightness and contrast with maximum power loading on all USB ports. It includes the USB load. The 33 W on-mode figure there is the EU test value and 28 W Pon is the ENERGY STAR test value, so neither is stored as a typical figure.

60W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Maximum: 60W. The manual says the same. There are no USB ports, so no USB load is included.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

33W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 33.0 W.

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Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

39W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 39.0 W.

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Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 13: 0.3 W standby, as defined in EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 8 standby 0.3 W.

0.5W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Standby: <=0.5W. Bound retained. Sleep is also <=0.5W.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 13: 0.3 W off mode, as defined in EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 7 off mode 0.3 W.

0.5W1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Off: <=0.5W. Bound retained.

EU energy class SDR

G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 3 class G.

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EU energy class HDR

G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Row 5 class G.

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Energy per 1000 h SDR

33kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2167431.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed label value 33 kWh/1000h.

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Energy per 1000 h HDR

39kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2167431.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed label value 39 kWh/1000h.

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

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TÜV certifications

Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features list: the monitor uses a low blue light panel and is compliant with TUV Rheinland (Hardware Solution) at factory reset. The guide names no category.

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Hardware1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Features list: built-in hardware low blue light solution that adjusts display parameters. TUV Rheinland (Hardware Solution).

Software1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Blue Light Shift: Available. The manual says the OSD option adjusts the blue light value. This is a selectable setting.

ENERGY STAR

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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Colour certifications

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Other certifications

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FCC, cTUVus, ISTA, HDMI, RoHS1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Regulations: FCC, cTUVus, ISTA. Certifications: HDMI, VESA, AMD FreeSync Premium. The manual adds RoHS. VESA is not stored because the page does not name a VESA program. FreeSync Premium is in the VRR field.

In the box

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In the box

Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.80 m), USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m), Power cable (varies by country or region), Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware Sticker, QR Card1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 1 package contents: monitor, stand riser, stand base, DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable, HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable and USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable of 1.80 m each, power cable, safety information, Alienware sticker and QR card.2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs package contents match the guide: monitor, stand, power cable, DisplayPort, HDMI and USB Type-A to Type-B cables of 1.80 m, QR card, Alienware sticker and safety information.

Monitor, Display neck, Display base, Power cable, AC power adapter, DisplayPort cable, Sceptre screw driver, Wall mount spacers x 4, Metal plate for wall mount, Neck screw cover, Base screws x 2, Neck screws x 1, User manual, Warranty card1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: monitor, neck, stand, power cable, AC power adapter, DisplayPort cable, screw driver, 4 wall mount spacers, stand screws, user manual, warranty card. The manual's Package Contents also lists a metal plate for wall mount, a neck screw cover, 2 base screws and 1 neck screw.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

ADell Alienware AW3225DM

Type	Count
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)	1
HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.80 m)	1
USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m)	1
Power cable	Not available

Source1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Table 1: DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1 TMDS and USB Type-A to Type-B cables of 1.80 m each, plus a power cable. The Dell US page lists one of each cable.2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs cable list: power cable and one each of DisplayPort, HDMI and USB Type-A to Type-B cables, 1.80 m.

BSceptre C345B-QUT168 34" Ultrawide Curved QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor

Type	Count
DisplayPort cable	1
Power cable	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: Display Cable DisplayPort Cable x 1 and a power cable. The power cable count and the cable lengths are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs: Limited Warranty 3 Year, 3 Years Limited Hardware and Advanced Exchange Service. EPREL also says 3 years.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 3 years. EU market.

1year1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026Warranty: Limited Parts and Labor, One Year. The manual says 90 days for commercial use, US only.

Dead pixel policy

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SCEPTRE sets the limit on the LCD at 3 dead pixels in a cluster adjacent to each other, or 5 dead pixels in a combination of color and brightness. Any number of dead or bad pixels under the limit is considered to be within the normal performance specification of the LCD and is not considered defective.2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Limited Product Warranty p 36, Dead Pixel Policy, verbatim.

Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessories2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-32-curved-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm/apd/210-bqwn/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 23 October 2026Dell US product page, read in Chrome because dell.com blocks scripted fetches.

www.sceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.html1Maker product pagesceptre.com/Monitors/Gaming-Series/C345B-QUT168-34-Ultrawide-Curved-Quad-HD-165Hz-Gaming-Monitor-product1462category12category100.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdf1Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/7/8/7/6f1cf3c9c25bac93eb9bc32ac4630ae655d2.pdfRead 23 October 2026Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor AW2725DM and Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor AW3225DM User's Guide, March 2025, Rev. A00, regulatory model AW2725DMc/AW3225DMc, 69 pages. English edition mirrored by Geizhals. Every value below is from the AW3225DM column or an AW3225DM-only sentence.

www.sceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdf2Owner's manualsceptre.com/g_clump/pub/Manuals/GamingSeries/SCEPTRE%20C345B-QUT168%20(MS34G7))user%20manual-6CX0002618-2022.12.02%20US%20v2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sceptre C34 Display User Manual for C345B-QUT168 (MS34G7), file dated 2022.12.02, linked from the product page. The link on the page has a stray closing bracket in the file name.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

21674314EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2167431_EN.pdfRead 23 October 2026Model identifier AW3225DM, registration number 2167431. The guide links this record.

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