Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ vs Dell Alienware AW3225DM

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

43″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel66
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3225DM

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and Dell Alienware AW3225DM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3225DM leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3225DM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQDell Alienware AW3225DM
75Gear score75
43″Screen size31.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
VAPanelVA
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $320

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ or Dell Alienware AW3225DM better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ and Dell Alienware AW3225DM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3225DM leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3225DM leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).