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Dell Alienware AW3225QF vs MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED

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  • 50 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 42.5WB: 33WMSI is 9.5 W lower.
  2. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 42.5WB: 50WDell is 7.5 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

3840 × 2160Native for both
A240Hz
B240Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A9.35kg
B8.4kg
Box weight
A14.39kg
B11.9kg

All 172 fields

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ADell Alienware AW3225QF
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED

General

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Series
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Line.
MPG3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact maker description explicitly MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING (MPG) series.
Model numbers
AW3225QF1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Model. Regional ordering-part numbers are not listed as variants.
MPG321CURXQDOLED, 3DD62Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Cover identifies exact MPG 321CURX QD-OLED hardware model 3DD6, distinct from the MAG 321CUP 3DD5. This is a maker hardware identifier rather than a regional retail SKU.5Maker product pageus-store.msi.com/Monitors/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker store Manufacturer Number MPG321CURXQDOLED. Contradictory leftover dimensions, 130 mm height travel and 10-degree pivot are excluded in favour of exact sheet/manual.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
08241423787938Maker product pageus.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker specification UPC 0824142378793, including the published leading zero. Different regional identifiers are not merged.
Announced
8 January 20244Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/alienware-doubles-qd-oled-family-with-two-worlds-first-gaming-monitors-302029006.htmlRead 5 October 2026Dell announcement at CES2024.
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Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Exact-model current U.S. listing has Add to Cart.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$1,199.994Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/alienware-doubles-qd-oled-family-with-two-worlds-first-gaming-monitors-302029006.htmlRead 5 October 2026Target Pricing & Availability exact AW3225QF starting U.S. price, excluding tax. Not current discounted price.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Current U.S. sales listing.
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Colours
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Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Product Type and Application/Usage: Gaming.
Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
31.6in(80.3 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Tech specs / Viewable Screen Size. Advertised 32-inch class has a 31.6-inch diagonal.
31.5in(80 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
31.62in(80.3 cm)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Monitor specifications / Viewable image diagonal.
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Native resolution
3840 × 2160px2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p16 Connectivity says supports up to 3840x2160 at 240 Hz, separately from preset timing tables.
3840 × 2160px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Aspect ratio.
16:91Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
139.4ppi
139.9ppi
Pixel pitch
0.1814mm2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Pixel pitch: horizontal and vertical 0.1814 mm.
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Active display area
Width699.48Height394.73mm(27.5 × 15.5 in)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Viewable image active area, horizontal and vertical.
Width699.48Height394.73mm(27.5 × 15.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker publishes this H x V area, but native resolution multiplied by published 0.1814 mm pixel pitch gives a different area. The cause is not stated. Pixel pitch is omitted.
Curved
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Curved Screen: Yes.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Curvature radius
1,700mm2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Curvature 1700R typical.
1,700mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Screen surface
Semi-glossy8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Screen coating exact description, AR treatment.
Semi-glossy6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Design and Connectivity explicitly semi-glossy. Anti-Reflection maker coating is retained separately.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-reflection2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Faceplate coating.
Anti-Reflection1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Panel technology: QD OLED.
QD-OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Quantum Dot OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Panel Technology.
QD-OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Luminous substance: OLED. Product features p9 defines organic light emitting diode.
None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
Not available
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Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
Samsung Display8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Introduction and Key Specs.
Samsung Display6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026HDR discussion expressly identifies the exact monitor panel as Samsung QD-OLED.
Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
3rd generation8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Introduction, exact tested AW3225QF.
3rd Gen QD-OLED3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker introduction explicitly 3rd-gen QD-OLED. Monitor generation is not substituted.
Subpixel layout
Triangular RGB8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Sub-pixel Layout and Text Rendering.
Triangular RGB6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own microscopy pp Subpixel Layout explicitly improved triangular arrangement, with more square individual emitters. Emitter shape does not change arrangement.
Colour depth
10bits2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p96 troubleshooting explicitly instructs 10 bpc output selection. Native panel versus FRC method is not established and omitted.
10bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Colour depth method
Native13Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw3225qf-oled-4k-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact AW3225QF specification table expressly labels Native Color Depth and Gamut as 10-bit. This identifies native panel implementation rather than only an accepted 10-bit input signal. Other connector and weight entries in that review table are not used to replace the exact maker manual.
Native6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact-model review Specs expressly true 10-bit. This is panel implementation, distinct from input accepted depth.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Color depth, published 1.07 billion colors.
1.07 billion1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
99%2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 DCI-P3 typical 99%, CIE 1976. Public sheet p4 says 99.3%, but its technical table p12 and manual both say 99%. Manual takes precedence.
99%3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker The most Vivid Display expressly 99 percent DCI-P3 coverage. Sheet 138% sRGB is volume, so sRGB coverage is omitted.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p8 factory calibration report and p15 calibration accuracy at sRGB/DCI-P3 presets.
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
Claimed Delta E
22Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 visual table lists average Delta E 2000 below 2 at sRGB preset mode and at most 2 at DCI-P3 preset mode. The numeric bound 2 is stored. Qualifiers differ by mode.
23Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker factory pre-calibration Delta E<=2 claim. Reference colour space, formula and mean/maximum scope are unstated.
Paper calibration report in box
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p8 Package contents lists Factory calibration report. Some components may vary by country.
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Hardware calibration support
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Calibration section explicitly says no hardware calibration.
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Static contrast ratio
1,500,000:12Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 Contrast ratio 1.5 million:1 at SDR and HDR. Current store dynamic 1 million:1 uses a different contrast label, not this field.
1,500,000:11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 typical SDR full white pattern.
250nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
1,000nits2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 typical HDR peak. Window percentage not given and omitted.
1,000nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published Peak 1000 mode, 3% APL. Separate True Black 400 mode typical 450 nits at 10% APL is not substituted.
HDR peak test window
Not available
3%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker brightness text states Peak 1000 mode at 3% APL. This is a published Average Picture Level condition, not an explicitly described literal white-window area or stimulus. That stimulus remains unknown.
Full-screen brightness
250nits2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 typical SDR full white pattern. Not HDR full-screen brightness.
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HDR formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and QD-OLED panel benefits explicitly names both.
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HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 4002Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 HDR support.
DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 horizontal viewing angle typical.
178°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 vertical viewing angle typical.
178°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native240HzDSC240HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p16 Connectivity explicitly supports up to 3840x2160 at 240 Hz on DP 1.4 and both HDMI 2.1 FRL inputs. p17 maximum-resolution spec states DSC enabled for both. Bit depth/chroma not tied to this maximum. Lower-resolution preset rows pp18-19 are not proven maxima and omitted.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4aUSB-C
3840 × 2160Native240HzDSC240HzDSC240HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Maker global sheet Note states highest native 240 for each input. Manual p 25 Standard Default Mode DSC On lists native 240 under all three ports. These rows state that DSC condition, without inventing bit depth/chroma. Lower timings and DSC Off support tables alone are not treated as maxima.
Max refresh rate
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
240Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
240Hz2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p9 product features and p16 Connectivity explicit up to 240 Hz native 4K.
240Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p9 NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and VESA AdaptiveSync Display certifications. p16 HDMI VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. No FreeSync certification inferred.
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Gaming p16 explicitly Adaptive-Sync toggle. This is protocol capability, rather than a VESA Adaptive-Sync certification claim.
VRR range per port
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
Not available
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI48240
Source6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review specifications explicitly HDMI 2.1 VRR 48-240 Hz. This is an advertised protocol range, distinct from an instrument-tested minimum. Generic maker Activated Range is not assigned to other ports.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p15 gray-to-gray. Maker launch footnote calls this minimum, with 0.1 ms most observed at native spec.
0.03ms1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
Not available
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Motion blur reduction
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Gaming extras says no blur-reduction/BFI mode.
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p10 product features explicitly names Flicker-Free technology.
Yes2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 31 certification claim within its test standard. This does not mean no OLED refresh or VRR luminance fluctuation.
Black frame insertion
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Gaming extras explicitly absent.
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
0.43ms8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Lag section total display lag at 240 Hz, includes pixel-response component. Estimated 0.30 ms signal processing not substituted. M2B103 firmware.
2.58ms6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own OSRTT display latency 2.58 ms at 240 Hz. Monitor calibrated and warmed up, FW.016. HDMI and DP, VRR on/off gave similar results. Picture preset unstated. Display latency rather than processing-only lag.
Input lag at 60 Hz
8.2ms8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Lag section total display lag at 60 Hz. Firmware M2B103.
13.09ms6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Same OSRTT calibrated/warmed FW.016 display latency 13.09 ms at 60 Hz. Native-size display, unlike emulation crop modes with different latency.
Average response time (measured)
0.51ms8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Response Times true average G2G across tested transitions, consistent 240/120/60 Hz and VRR, M2B103. TFTCentral improved oscilloscope method. Endpoint percentages unspecified in article, no overdrive control.
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
271nits8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: approximately 271 nits at 100% brightness in Standard preset with Calman varied APL test patterns, firmware M2B103. Desktop content outside Creator modes dims to about 240 nits, not the same condition.
250nits6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own linked Maximum SDR Brightness chart 250 nits at 100% APL. FW.016, Calibrite Display Pro HL. Other windows 246-251. Picture preset/calibration state/input unstated.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
538nits6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own HDR scene table exact 321CURX Peak 1000 mode 538 nits sunlight A Perfect Planet first scene. True Black 400 measured 429 nits is separate. FW.016, Calibrite Display Pro HL. Input/calibration state unstated.
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
2.9611Measurementtechspot.com/review/2814-dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026sRGB Mode Color Performance: ColorChecker average 2.96 before user calibration, Creator mode sRGB, gamma 2.2. Native 4K 240 Hz with Calman Ultimate. Delta E ITP metric, not Delta E 2000. Firmware unspecified in article. Default wide-gamut mode oversaturates SDR, its grayscale 5.6 is not stored as color error.
2.96Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Factory uncalibrated out-of-box SDR native gamut average Delta E 2.9 against sRGB, Calibrite Display Pro HL/DisplayCAL/HCFR, FW.016. Formula unstated. DCI-P3 reference 1.17, sRGB emulation 0.7 and post-calibration 0.31 are different conditions.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)DSCHDCP
DisplayPort1.41Not availableYes1.4, 2.3
HDMI2.1248Yes1.4, 2.3
Source2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p16 complete Connectivity inventory, DP DSC and HDCP 1.4/2.3. p17 HDMI native maximum requires DSC. HDMI 48 Gbps bandwidth is independently tested in TFTCentral Design and Features / Console Gaming.9Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Design and Features and Console Gaming independently test two HDMI 2.1 ports at 48 Gbps.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)DSC
HDMI2.1248Yes
DisplayPort1.4a1Not availableYes
USB-C1.41Not availableYes
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sheet provides counts and interface versions. Manual p 25 native 240 DSC On establishes DSC for all three input types. Maker main page explicitly HDMI 48 Gbps.2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exact MPG 321CURX row p25 Standard Default Mode DSC On proves DSC capability for HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C. Other columns belong to MAG 321CUP and are not transferred.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Introduction and Console Mode explicitly full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 capability. Per-mode bit depth or compression state is not inferred from bandwidth.6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact Design and Connectivity explicitly USB-C with DP 1.4 Alt Mode. Maker sheet supplies counts/other versions. Manual p25 DSC On native 240 applies each input. Maker main page supplies HDMI 48 Gbps.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4a
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Maximized console gaming explicitly names variable refresh rate, auto low latency mode and eARC. Manual pp14 and 67 documents HDMI CEC.
ALLM, VRR, CEC3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Introduction Console Mode expressly VRR/ALLM. Sheet Note and manual p 20 explicitly CEC.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Design and Features and Useful Features explicitly state USB-C data/charging only.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB-C power delivered
15W2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact AW3225QF June 2024 Rev. A02 guide p26 gives USB Type-C power charging up to 15 W and up to 3 A for the downstream battery-icon port. This is downstream device charging and USB data, not USB-C video or a laptop docking input.
98W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p16 Connectivity: one 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B upstream.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B2.01
USB-CNot available1
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 9 Type-B 2.0 host port and p 14 KVM USB Type-C host source. Type-C data revision is unstated and omitted.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 13
USB-C3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026pp13-16 complete inventory: two rear Type-A plus one quick-access Type-A and one quick-access Type-C, all 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1. USB-C supports BC1.2 charging, not video.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A2.02
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 9 Type-A 2.0 peripheral ports activated by host cable, count 2 corroborated p 23.
KVM switch
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Design and Features explicitly no KVM.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 has no Ethernet connector.
3.5 mm headphone output
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Useful Features explicitly no audio output. HDMI eARC audio remains supported.
Yes2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 shows headphone output, with no microphone input.
Optical out
Not available
No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 has no optical connector.
Picture in picture
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p9 product features and pp61-62 PIP/PBP controls.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Picture by picture
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p9 product features and pp61-62 PIP/PBP controls.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available

Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Audio / Speakers: No. Product connectivity section also explicitly states no built-in speakers.
No7Retailer pagepangoly.com/en/product/msi-mpg-321curx-qd-oledRead 5 October 2026Exact secondary specification table explicitly Built-in Speakers No. Maker complete I/O inventory names headphone output but no built-in audio system. Secondary speaker claim is retained with its provenance, while obsolete G-SYNC No is excluded in favour of current maker certification.
Number of speakers
Not available
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
110mm2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p16 Adjustability 0 to 110 mm.
100mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p16 Tilt -5 to 21 degrees.
Forward5°Backward15°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p16 Swivel -20 to 20 degrees.
Left30°Right30°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Not available
Not available
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p9 removable stand. Procedure pp40-41.
Not available
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p12 VESA mounting holes 100x100 mm, behind cover. p42 wall mounting.
100 x 1001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
No2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p42 standard 100x100 mm VESA wall bracket attaches directly to the four monitor holes after removing screws.
Not available
Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p13 complete parts inventory security-lock slot based on Kensington Security Slot.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p13 joystick, p43 control procedure. pp85-86 AWCC Game/Display/PIP configuration.
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Navi Key pp 11-12 plus assignable G Key p 19. Maker main page Gaming Intelligence supplies software control. Power-only button is not counted.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Gaming Intelligence lets users configure monitor menus via keyboard and mouse.
Desktop software
Dell Display Manager and Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p17 lists Dell Display Manager compatibility and AWCC: Yes.
MSI Gaming Intelligence3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Gaming Intelligence section explicitly changes monitor menus through keyboard and mouse.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p97 troubleshooting directs refresh/update monitor firmware. Actual Dell FWUpdate tool independently linked below.12Maker product pagedell.com/support/home/en-au/drivers/driversdetailsRead 5 October 2026Exact-model Alienware_AW3225QF_FWUpdate_M2B107_Windows.exe tool. Downloads not executed.
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026FW UPDATE section describes USB connection to PC for firmware update.
Ambient light sensor
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Useful Features explicitly no ambient-light sensor, not inferred from lack of ABC.
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026pp54-56 AlienFX controls document RGB color codes for three zones.
Yes2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 20 RGB LED names MSI Mystic Light and brightness adjustment, specifically MPG 321CURX.
Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, Console Mode, AlienVision2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026pp48-52 Game menu entries. Verbatim functions, not ordinary picture presets.
Smart Crosshair, Optix Scope, Night Vision, AI Vision, Refresh Rate, Alarm Clock2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026

OLED care

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OLED care
Pixel Refresh, Panel Refresh, Pixel shift2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026pp68-69 OLED Panel Maintenance. p96 explicitly defines pixel-shift retention prevention. A04 panel refresh threshold 7000 hours differs from early review 9000 hours, no threshold value stored.
Pixel Shift, Panel Protect, Static Screen Detection, Multi Logo Detection, Taskbar Detection, Boundary Detection2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026pp 21-22 exact named functions. Maker webpage says some detection functions cannot operate with VRR, whereas own FW.016 review says they work with VRR. Firmware-dependent compatibility is not flattened into a boolean.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Additional Warranty Information explicitly includes OLED burn-in.
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Global maker 3-year OLED panel warranty explicitly includes burn-in. Regional legal terms may vary.
Burn-in warranty length
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. three-year Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange including OLED burn-in.
3years3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width715.56Height (lowest)472.77Height (highest)582.77Depth305.72mm(28.2 × 18.6 to 22.9 × 12 in)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p21 physical characteristics, stand compressed/extended.
Width714Depth318mm(28.1 × 12.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published 473 mm height is not labelled as minimum or maximum, so height endpoints are omitted.
Dimensions without stand
Width715.56Height421.92Depth106.44mm(28.2 × 16.6 × 4.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p21 physical characteristics, without stand.
Width714Height423Depth123mm(28.1 × 16.7 × 4.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
Width430.72Depth305.72mm(17 × 12 in)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p21 Stand dimensions width and depth.
Not available
Weight with stand
9.35kg(20.6 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p21 weight with stand assembly and cables.
8.4kg(18.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Net 8.4 kg matches manual p 24 for assembled monitor. Bare weight is not inferred.
Weight without stand
6kg(13.2 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p21 without stand and cables, for VESA mount.
Not available
Box dimensions
Not available
Width975Height513Depth185mm(38.4 × 20.2 × 7.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Direct published Carton Dimension W x D x H 975 x 185 x 513 mm. This scope is kept without assuming a separate outer carton.
Box weight
14.39kg(31.7 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p21 Weight with packaging.
11.9kg(26.2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power

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Power supply
Internal6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1830139_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 25.
Internal1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
Not available
Not available
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p20 input 100 VAC to 240 VAC, frequency 50 Hz or 60 Hz plus/minus 3 Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
Not available
Not available
Power use (max)
190W2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p20 maximum brightness/contrast with maximum power load on all USB ports.
Not available
Power use SDR (EU label)
42.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1830139_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 4 On mode SDR.
33W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Published on-mode SDR 33 W. Manual p 23 unlabelled Power On <290 W under Typical is not stored as typical or maximum draw.
Power use HDR (EU label)
42.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1830139_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 6 On mode HDR.
50W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Published on-mode HDR 50 W. No USB load inclusion assumption is made.
Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p20 Standby, EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013.
0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Registry 0.5 W, manual p 23 <0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p20 Off mode, EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013.
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Registry 0.3 W, manual p 23 <0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1830139_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 3.
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1830139_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 5.
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
43kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1830139.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label SDR 43 kWh/1000h. Not derived from 42.5 W.
33kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2116260.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact official energy label prints 33 kWh/1000h for SDR. This integer comes directly from the label rather than inferred rounding of watts.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
43kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1830139.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label HDR 43 kWh/1000h.
50kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2116260.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact official energy label prints 50 kWh/1000h for HDR.

Certifications

4 of 9 differ
VESA ClearMR
Not available
13,0003Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
240Hz8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026VRR capabilities exact tier AdaptiveSync Display 240.
Not available
TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p10 exact published TÜV Rheinland compliance wording.
Low Blue Light, Flicker Free2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 31 explicitly Low Blue Light and Flicker Free. Eco mode p 16 additionally names Eyesafe, which is not a TUV certificate name.
Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026p10 TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution at factory reset/default. ComfortView Plus hardware panel.
Hardware3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker Blue Light Reduction explicitly hardware panel-layer solution always on. Separate selectable warm filter is not substituted.
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
TCO Certified
Not available
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
Eyesafe2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Professional p16 expressly default Eco mode meets Eyesafe certification. This is mode-specific and separate from TUV certificate names.

In the box

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In the box
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, I/O cover, Power cable (varies by country), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) upstream cable (1.80 m), Microfiber cloth, Quick Start Guide, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Factory calibration report, Alienware Sticker2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026pp7-8 Package contents. Some components may be optional or unavailable in some countries.
Monitor, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide, Power Cord, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable, USB Type-B to A Cable, VESA Wall Mount Screws1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit global accessories plus manual p 3 core monitor/stand inventory. Generic manual calls HDMI/DP optional by country, so global published bundle does not promise every regional box.2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Package Contents p3 supplies Monitor, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide and wall-mount screws. The global sheet supplies explicit cable counts. Regional cable variations remain qualified.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
TypeCount
Power cable1
HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m)1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) upstream cable (1.80 m)1
Source2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026pp7-8 each pictured once. U.S. page package list explicitly confirms 1 of each. Power cable depends on country.10Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Package Contents and Cable Type Included lists 1 of each of the four cables.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
TypeCount
HDMI 2.11
DisplayPort 1.4a1
Power Cord (C13)1
USB Type-B to A1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Global sheet explicitly counts one HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4a, C13 power cord and Type-B to A cable. Generic regional manual marks HDMI/DP optional.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. limited hardware warranty, Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange.
3years5Maker product pageus-store.msi.com/Monitors/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker store expressly 3-years limited warranty based on purchase date. Region-specific service terms apply.
Dead pixel policy
Free panel replacement during the Limited Hardware Warranty if one bright pixel is found1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Premium Panel Exchange. U.S. policy.
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