Monitors / Comparison

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 vs Dell Alienware AW3225DM

Monitor · Corsair

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165

32″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time69
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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

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 and Dell Alienware AW3225DM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75.

  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3225DM leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell Alienware AW3225DM leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3225DM

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165Dell Alienware AW3225DM
74Gear score75
32″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
3 msResponse 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 Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 or Dell Alienware AW3225DM better?

Corsair XENEON 32QHD165 and Dell Alienware AW3225DM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 75. Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3225DM leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: Dell Alienware AW3225DM leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3225DM leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).