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Dell Alienware AW3225QF vs MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
Product A: Dell
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83 of 164 fields differ
- 42 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 38 the same
- 43 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 42.5WB: 32WMSI is 10.5 W lower.
- Pixel densityA: 139.4ppiB: 109.1ppiDell is 30.3 ppi higher.
- 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 A
A240Hz
BNot listed
3440 × 1440Native for B
ANot listed
B240Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- ADell: 715.6 × 421.9 mm
- BMSI: 812 × 361 mm
We have no stand height for MSI, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A9.35kg
B8.8kg
Weight without stand
A6kg
B6.66kg
Box weight
A14.39kg
B12.45kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
139.4ppi
109.1ppi
Pixel pitch
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.
Width800.06Height337.06mm(31.5 × 13.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026Active Display Area 800.06 (H) x 337.06 (V) mm.
Curved
Curvature radius
Screen surface
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Touchscreen
Not available
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
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 Display5Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/msi-to-launch-mpg-341cqpx-34-ultrawide-240hz-qd-oled-monitorRead 11 October 2026Samsung Display QD-OLED panel, 34 inch, 3440 x 1440, 240 Hz, 1800R.6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/an-update-and-correction-for-the-new-34-ultrawide-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 11 October 2026The article names MSI MPG 341CQPX among the monitors using this Samsung panel.
Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
Subpixel layout
Triangular RGB8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Sub-pixel Layout and Text Rendering.
Triangular RGB6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/an-update-and-correction-for-the-new-34-ultrawide-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 11 October 2026The article describes the older first-generation sub-pixel shape, which the DisplayNinja review calls a triangular RGB layout.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqpx-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review states a triangular RGB layout, the same as the 175 Hz generation.
Colour depth
Colour depth method
Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
HDR peak test window
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
HDR formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3225qfRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and QD-OLED panel benefits explicitly names both.
Not available
HDR certification
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 240HzDSC | 240HzDSC |
BMSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4a | USB-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3440 × 1440Native | 240Hz | 240HzDSC | 240Hz |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026Notes: DisplayPort 3440x1440 up to 240 Hz, HDMI 3440x1440 up to 240 Hz, USB-C (DP alt) 3440x1440 up to 240 Hz with 98 W PD. A review says 240 Hz over DisplayPort needs DSC and that turning DSC off limits DP to 165 Hz. Bit depth and chroma are not stated.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqpx-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC. Disabling DSC over DP limits the monitor to 165 Hz (firmware FW.018 and later adds the toggle).
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
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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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.
Adaptive-Sync, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI VRR1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026The datasheet lists G-Sync Compatible. The UK sheet lists Adaptive-Sync. A review says no official G-SYNC Compatible or FreeSync certification existed when it was tested.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQPX%20QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026Dynamic Refresh Rate technology Adaptive-Sync.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqpx-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review lists HDMI 2.1 VRR in the spec table.
VRR range per port
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
Not availableBMSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 48 | 240 |
| HDMI | 48 | 240 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026Activated Range 48~240Hz, given as one range for the monitor. It is stored for DisplayPort and HDMI, where a review also confirms VRR.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqpx-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: VRR works from 48 to 240 Hz.
Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
Not available
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Motion blur reduction
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
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Black frame insertion
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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SDR brightness (measured)
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
Not available
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | DSC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Not available | Yes | 1.4, 2.3 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 48 | Yes | 1.4, 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 341CQPX QD-OLED
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4a | 1 | Not available | 2.3 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 48 | 2.3 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026Video ports 1x Display Port 1.4a, 2x HDMI 2.1 (UWQHD@240Hz), 1x USB Type-C (DP alt.) w/ 98W PD. The UK sheet lists HDCP 2.3 for both HDMI and DisplayPort. The UK sheet and sales points say HDMI 2.1 has the full 48 Gbps bandwidth.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQPX%20QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026I/O ports: HDMI 2 (version 2.1, HDCP 2.3), DisplayPort 1 (version 1.4a, HDCP 2.3), USB Type C (DisplayPort Alternate) 1.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4a
HDMI features
VRR, CEC2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQPX%20QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026Selling points mention the Console Mode with HDMI 2.1 at 48 Gbps. HDMI VRR comes from the review.3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqpx-qd-oledRead 11 October 2026AI Vision and HDMI CEC Profile Sync supports multiple devices.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqpx-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review lists HDMI 2.1 VRR.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BMSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 2.0 | 1 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB ports: 1x USB 2.0 Type-B.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqpx-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: the KVM switches the keyboard and mouse between two PCs by choosing the USB option Type B or Type C in the OSD, so the USB-C port also takes USB data from a host. The hub is USB 2.0. The USB-C data version is not stated.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 |
| USB-C | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BMSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2.0 | 2 |
KVM switch
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Not available
Optical out
Not available
Not available
Picture in picture
Picture by picture
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
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Remote control
Not available
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Audio and camera
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Number of speakers
Not available
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Speaker power per channel
Not available
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Webcam
Not available
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Microphone
Not available
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Not available
Not available
Removable stand
Not available
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Security lock slot
On-screen menu controls
Not available
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.
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.
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Ambient light sensor
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
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.
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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 protection (refresh), Static screen detection, Boundary detection, Taskbar detection, Multi-logo detection3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqpx-qd-oledRead 11 October 2026MSI OLED Care 2.0 lists pixel shift (movement), panel protection (refresh), and boundary, taskbar and multi-logo detection. Static screen detection is named in a French MSI store page and by the review.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqpx-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review lists pixel shift, panel protect and static screen detection, plus multi-logo, taskbar and boundary detection.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026Warranty: 3 years (including panel burn-in).3Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqpx-qd-oledRead 11 October 2026MSI guarantees a 3-year warranty on OLED panels that includes protection against burn-in.
Burn-in warranty length
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.
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.
Width812Height361Depth130mm(32 × 14.2 × 5.1 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026812 x 130 x 361 mm (without stand), W x D x H. The with-stand figure 812 x 318 x 427 has no stated stand position, so only width and depth are stored.
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.
Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Not available
Width1,000Height513Depth233mm(39.4 × 20.2 × 9.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MPG-341CQPX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026WW carton 1000 x 233 x 513 mm, W x D x H. The outer carton is 1015 x 248 x 536 mm.
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
Not available
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Input voltage
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
Not available
Power use SDR (EU label)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
Off-mode power
EU energy class SDR
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Not available
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
Not available
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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.
Not available
Low blue light
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ENERGY STAR
Not available
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TCO Certified
Not available
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EPEAT
Not available
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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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.
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type A to Type B cable, Power cord (C13), Quick guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQPX%20QD-OLED.pdfRead 11 October 2026Accessory counts: DisplayPort cable 1, HDMI cable 1, USB Type A to Type B cable 1, power cord 1, quick guide 1. AC adaptor 0, USB-C cables 0.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW3225QF
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power cable | 1 |
| 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 341CQPX QD-OLED
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| HDMI | 1 |
| USB Type A to Type B | 1 |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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Links
Not compared
Product page
www.dell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-32-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw3225qf/aw3225qf_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Exact-model product page.
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Spec sheet
Manual
cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/35/cd/35cd75c0-6c66-43c1-8ac7-def4c0885989.pdfRead 8 October 2026Dell User Guide June 2024 Rev A04, public manufacturer-document mirror. Dell-hosted access unavailable.
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EPREL registration number
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