Alienware aw3225qf vs ASUS pg32ucdm

[Atriox]

What do you all think is the better of the two monitors, the Alienware or ASUS option?

It is essentially the same monitor with some slight differences like the screen curve and heatsink.

Is the ASUS version really worth waiting for over the Alienware just for the heatsink, or are there more differences?

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

Don`t see any difference in specs other then Alienware is curved.
There are reviews of both on YouTube so you can check them out.

Me personally I don`t like curved so if I had this kind of money to drop on monitor then I would go for ASUS.

[Atriox]

Rumpelcrutchskin původně napsal:

Don`t see any difference in specs other then Alienware is curved.
There are reviews of both on YouTube so you can check them out.

Me personally I don`t like curved so if I had this kind of money to drop on monitor then I would go for ASUS.

I've had curved for quite a while so I don't think it'd bother me, though I do like the idea of going back to a flat screen again.

[Iron Knights]

Dell vs Asus ? Always Asus.
Screen curve does nothing however, had one, detracts from the aspect.
Want a cheaper high performance monitor that has longevity ? - Spectre.
Acer is still around, might find something in their inventory.

[piet11111]

If you look on reddit oled gaming you will find that a lot of people see scuffed screens on the alienware some think the screenprotector used is the cause and the curved screen makes it worse by pressing into the protector on the edges of the screen.
The asus pg32ucdm is a flat screen that uses the same protector but being flat does not seem to be damaged at the same rate as the alienware but there are not as many asus screens out in the "wild" yet.

Here is also a direct comparison between the asus and alienware at 33:55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9N9TZ5nlE

I personally went asus because of the scuffed screens issue hopefully i can pick it up on the 9th

[Atriox]

piet11111 původně napsal:

If you look on reddit oled gaming you will find that a lot of people see scuffed screens on the alienware some think the screenprotector used is the cause and the curved screen makes it worse by pressing into the protector on the edges of the screen.
The asus pg32ucdm is a flat screen that uses the same protector but being flat does not seem to be damaged at the same rate as the alienware but there are not as many asus screens out in the "wild" yet.

Here is also a direct comparison between the asus and alienware at 33:55 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj9N9TZ5nlE

I personally went asus because of the scuffed screens issue hopefully i can pick it up on the 9th

I'm going to wait quite a while yet and see if any more issues spring up. I can't really get one in the UK right now anyway because they are all sold out until April.

Alienware is an option right now though and is quite a bit cheaper (around £400) which is why I considered that option too even though I wanted a flat screen more.

The curved screen issues put me off even further - I'll steer away from the Alienware then.

[piet11111]

Consider the MSI MPG 321URX its a flatscreen and its so far the only one that comes with a protective foil on the screen and like the ASUS it has a passive cooling system so no annoying fan.

But do not get the MAG version that one does not support firmware updates for some insane reason.

[Atriox]

piet11111 původně napsal:

Consider the MSI MPG 321URX its a flatscreen and its so far the only one that comes with a protective foil on the screen and like the ASUS it has a passive cooling system so no annoying fan.

But do not get the MAG version that one does not support firmware updates for some insane reason.

Yeah I'd consider the MSI as well, but if I were to go for that I'd have to get a bracket because the monitor stand looks nasty

[piet11111]

Atriox původně napsal:

piet11111 původně napsal:

Consider the MSI MPG 321URX its a flatscreen and its so far the only one that comes with a protective foil on the screen and like the ASUS it has a passive cooling system so no annoying fan.

But do not get the MAG version that one does not support firmware updates for some insane reason.

Yeah I'd consider the MSI as well, but if I were to go for that I'd have to get a bracket because the monitor stand looks nasty

I am considering the ergotron LX monitor arm in case the asus stand is slightly gigantic even if i would rather get the HX that supports much heavier monitors just to future proof.
The LX is around 150 euro's its pricey but very well made and will last many years maybe it would suit your needs aswell plus its available in white black or aluminum color so there should always be something to suit your style.

[Atriox]

piet11111 původně napsal:

Atriox původně napsal:

Yeah I'd consider the MSI as well, but if I were to go for that I'd have to get a bracket because the monitor stand looks nasty

I am considering the ergotron LX monitor arm in case the asus stand is slightly gigantic even if i would rather get the HX that supports much heavier monitors just to future proof.
The LX is around 150 euro's its pricey but very well made and will last many years maybe it would suit your needs aswell plus its available in white black or aluminum color so there should always be something to suit your style.

How do monitor arms work? I understand that certain arms can take certain weights, but do they all generally work where you're able to have an arm, or will monitors only be able to take certain arms built for them?

I might consider getting an arm just to save on desk space alone.

[piet11111]

Atriox původně napsal:

piet11111 původně napsal:

I am considering the ergotron LX monitor arm in case the asus stand is slightly gigantic even if i would rather get the HX that supports much heavier monitors just to future proof.
The LX is around 150 euro's its pricey but very well made and will last many years maybe it would suit your needs aswell plus its available in white black or aluminum color so there should always be something to suit your style.

How do monitor arms work? I understand that certain arms can take certain weights, but do they all generally work where you're able to have an arm, or will monitors only be able to take certain arms built for them?

I might consider getting an arm just to save on desk space alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_3pzQcjfg

Monitors will require what is known as vesa mounting holes these days most have them but you should always look it up just to be sure.
The video above shows you the full installation procedure for the ergotron LX to give you a good idea on what is involved.
You either use a clamp system or you drill a small hole for the grommet mount but both ways are very solid.

The most important thing about a monitor arm is that they work within a certain weight range too light and the arm will lift the monitor up too heavy and the monitor will drop to the desk.
Its also not a product you should try and save money on because quality matters and my advice to anyone in life is that the most expensive product you can buy will always be the thing that was not worth the money, i bought a rtx 4090 at a scalping price that i am happy with but i also bought a set of screwdrivers for peanuts that where useless after a day of use that i still get angry over.

[Corona Scurrae]

I wouldn't buy anything alienware or asus. their rma process is terrible and no one should consider them.

btw take my advice and wait a year or two. quantum dot nano rods are just around the corner

[piet11111]

RIP Heihachi Fk Kazuya původně napsal:

I wouldn't buy anything alienware or asus. their rma process is terrible and no one should consider them.

btw take my advice and wait a year or two. quantum dot nano rods are just around the corner

I am in the netherlands and the store i bought it from will have to handle the warranty so its not my concern.
Also waiting for future technology is just a way to wait forever im currently on a 144hz 1440p Gsync tn monitor that is 8-9 years old for me the PG32UCDM is a huge upgrade and by the time it will need replacing the tech of that day will yet again be a huge upgrade i would expect no risk of burn-in way higher brightness and HZ and who can tell what other kind of technological advancements will be available.

I always upgrade based on a list of minimal demands compared to my old monitor it was better black levels (oled has absolute blackness so that was easy) 4k resolution and 1000 nits HDR but granted the HRD experience is defined more by the contrast of brightness then actual peak brightness and again QD-OLED excells at this.

[Corona Scurrae]

piet11111 původně napsal:

country and store don't matter if the manufacturer takes their sweet time for a simple rma process. asus and alienware are both notorious for long rma processes or in some cases they won't do anything.

but the tech is around the corner tho. sharp presented their qdel displays and further divulged that they can use the lcd pipeline to manufacture them. qd nanorods are faster than oleds and also sport infinite contrast, on top of 100% rec2020 coverage.

infinite contrast and true black only matters if you are using your devices in the rooms with light control. that's why most experts suggest oleds for bedrooms instead of the living room.
hdr is a gimmick mate. hdr in photography makes sense but in media consumption? no idea. in most cases it's significantly desaturated and dull image with higher black levels and eye-searing highlights.

I have oled tvs and screens and never use dolby vision or hdr.

[Atriox]

piet11111 původně napsal:

Atriox původně napsal:

How do monitor arms work? I understand that certain arms can take certain weights, but do they all generally work where you're able to have an arm, or will monitors only be able to take certain arms built for them?

I might consider getting an arm just to save on desk space alone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w_3pzQcjfg

Monitors will require what is known as vesa mounting holes these days most have them but you should always look it up just to be sure.
The video above shows you the full installation procedure for the ergotron LX to give you a good idea on what is involved.
You either use a clamp system or you drill a small hole for the grommet mount but both ways are very solid.

The most important thing about a monitor arm is that they work within a certain weight range too light and the arm will lift the monitor up too heavy and the monitor will drop to the desk.
Its also not a product you should try and save money on because quality matters and my advice to anyone in life is that the most expensive product you can buy will always be the thing that was not worth the money, i bought a rtx 4090 at a scalping price that i am happy with but i also bought a set of screwdrivers for peanuts that where useless after a day of use that i still get angry over.

I’d definitely go for the clamp if I were to get one, I wouldn’t want to drill into the desk.

[Atriox]

RIP Heihachi Fk Kazuya původně napsal:

I wouldn't buy anything alienware or asus. their rma process is terrible and no one should consider them.

btw take my advice and wait a year or two. quantum dot nano rods are just around the corner

I’ve not heard of those before, what are they?