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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: built-in speakers and adaptive sync performance versus Gaming feature selection and DisplayPort connectivity. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose Dell S3225QC for built-in speakers and adaptive sync performance.
Choose ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG for Gaming feature selection and DisplayPort connectivity.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Assembly, software installation and basic controls are repeatedly described as approachable, even for a first-time monitor owner.
Responsive joystick controls, organized menus and software settings make everyday adjustments straightforward.
Basic dark-area enhancement is available, but there are few of the crosshairs or advanced overlays found on dedicated gaming displays.
Crosshairs, frame-rate displays, timers and extensive OLED-care settings make the gaming feature set useful beyond basic video inputs.
The missing analog audio-output jack is frustrating if you want to use existing speakers or route sound through the monitor.
The 3.5mm connection provides an uncomplicated way to get sound despite the absence of built-in speakers.
The hidden pop-down front USB-C port is widely appreciated because it makes temporary connections easy.
The recessed downward-facing ports can be awkward to reach without rotating the screen.
Fast OLED pixel response helps, but 120Hz is less competitive than 240Hz OLED alternatives; most serious esports players should look elsewhere.
Very fast pixel transitions, low input lag and smooth 280Hz motion suit competitive games. Higher-refresh 360–500Hz models remain available for specialists.
The integrated five-speaker system is a major advantage over ordinary monitor audio. It can eliminate separate desktop speakers for everyday entertainment and music.
There are no built-in speakers, so console and media users need headphones, a soundbar or external speakers.
Head-position tracking can noticeably steer sound, but low light or greater listening distance causes missed tracking and annoying alerts.
The Neo Proximity Sensor is repeatedly praised for blanking the OLED after someone leaves and restoring the image on return.
OLED contrast preserves subtle shadow structure without washing out bright highlights in demanding scenes.
Near-black details vary with picture mode and refresh rate; some settings show black crush, while the calibrated sRGB mode reveals more.
Tool-free stand parts and basic cables cover initial setup, but the cable selection is sparse and useful DisplayPort adapters are not bundled.
The package supplies useful connection cables and mounting hardware, with some praise for the zippered accessory pouch.
Automatic pixel-refresh tools and reported warranty protections help, but static content still carries OLED burn-in risk. Accounts disagree about warranty duration, so confirm the exact coverage when buying.
A proximity sensor, pixel-shifting and dimming tools help reduce unnecessary static exposure. None removes the inherent long-term OLED burn-in risk.
High pixel density and a wide gamut reveal photo details well; calibration can improve color reliability for demanding output.
Photography benefits from the OLED contrast and wide gamut, but Adobe RGB and other precision workflows may require external profiling and calibration.
OLED's pixel-level operation produces strikingly even brightness and contrast across the panel in testing.
Uniform light areas are generally good, but several tests flag vertical bands or tinted patches in very dark grays.
Isolated highlights often look vivid and precise, but larger bright HDR objects can seem less forceful than on competing models.
Small glowing objects and textured highlights can look exceptionally bright against the panel’s dark blacks.
Persistent menus and static taskbars are an OLED ownership concern, especially with extended full-time desktop use.
Static desktop content still carries OLED burn-in risk over time, even with panel-care protections and warranty coverage.
A change in Dell's online naming makes this exact model harder to locate by its earlier product name.
Its nearly identical naming to other ASUS OLED models draws criticism and makes model identification unnecessarily difficult.
The glossy-looking front treatment lends extra pop to images, even though its reflective nature needs consideration.
TrueBlack Glossy avoids the grain and haze common on matte coatings, leaving images and text especially crisp.
The flat base uses desk space efficiently for a 32-inch display, although the tall screen and speaker bar still require room.
The small square metal stand leaves noticeably more room for keyboards and mice than bulkier gaming monitor bases.
Multiple HDR modes, including Peak 1000 and movie options, give flexibility, though the brightest-sounding preset does not always deliver the strongest result.
Several HDR modes offer a choice between more accurate tracking and brighter, punchier presentation.
The small USB-C hub is handy for accessories and charging, but it is not a replacement for a full docking station.
The pair of USB-A downstream sockets helps connect basic peripherals, but does not substitute for USB-C docking or a KVM.
The 4K image is crisp and gives plenty of room for detailed projects, films and multiple windows.
QHD at 27 inches provides a practical compromise between image detail and achievable high PC frame rates, with less fine detail than 4K.
Around 140 pixels per inch supports detailed photos, diagrams and everyday text on the large screen.
The 27-inch QHD screen is comfortable for gaming and everyday viewing, but does not have 4K-level fine detail.
Height, tilt and swivel adjustments are useful and generally smooth, but there is no stand-based portrait rotation.
Height, swivel, tilt and two-way portrait rotation provide unusually flexible positioning.
The main recurring weakness is connectivity: one HDMI and one USB-C video input, no dedicated DisplayPort and few additional sockets.
Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort and USB-A cover basic gaming. No USB-C or KVM limits modern docking and shared-device flexibility.
120Hz is smooth for daily use and casual play, yet distinctly slower than many similarly priced 240Hz OLED gaming displays.
At 280Hz, motion is already very smooth for most games, though esports buyers seeking maximum speed can find 360–500Hz alternatives.
Games look sharp and feel responsive over HDMI or USB-C once configured, but the refresh ceiling is modest by gaming-OLED standards.
PC gaming is a standout use, with high-refresh QHD operation, low latency and highly responsive OLED motion.
OLED response keeps games and scrolling sharp at 120Hz. Some fast motion still shows blur compared with much faster gaming monitors.
Fast pixel transitions make moving objects look clean and sharp, with 280Hz performing better than an equivalent LCD even if faster OLEDs exist.
The design, textured surfaces and solid chassis feel more refined than the price alone might suggest.
Metal accents, stable ergonomics and crisp glossy glass give the monitor an upscale impression despite its reasonable OLED pricing.
PS5-oriented use is praised for 4K, HDR, and variable refresh support, with the caveat that there is only one HDMI input.
The HDMI inputs accept 4K/120Hz console signals and downscale them to the native QHD screen with useful HDR and VRR support.
The weighted base and firm mechanism keep the large display steady without much wobble.
The small metal base is mostly firm and stable, though a couple of testers noticed minor wobble.
Adaptive-sync operation is solid over supported connections, including FreeSync and usable G-Sync in some setups.
FreeSync and G-SYNC support allow variable refresh across NVIDIA and AMD gaming systems.
The coating preserves picture punch and can absorb some glare, but reflections and the QD-OLED purple-black effect are noticeable in sunlight.
TrueBlack Glossy keeps blacks deep and looks clear, but direct lights create more mirror-like reflections than matte rivals.
The combination of OLED visuals and powerful integrated sound wins broad approval, though connectivity, price and office-use compromises prevent an unqualified recommendation.
The monitor is repeatedly described as a strong OLED gaming value, balancing premium image quality with midrange-high refresh speed.
High pixel density minimizes the visual impact for many users, but fine text can show colored edges versus some LCD rivals.
Fine text still shows some OLED color fringing despite improved subpixels, and testers disagree on how noticeable it is.
The 4K panel produces detailed films and legible everyday text; very small fonts can still reveal OLED subpixel compromises.
The zero-haze surface keeps imagery crisp, although QHD detail and OLED subpixel rendering trail sharper 4K LCDs for fine text.
Dark scenes are a standout: individual OLED pixels produce inky blacks and striking depth. Strong room lighting can give the QD-OLED surface a purplish appearance.
The Tandem WOLED panel delivers extremely deep blacks and retains them unusually well in ambient light, unlike many QD-OLED competitors.
Wide coverage of DCI-P3, sRGB, and Adobe RGB yields saturated film colors and versatility for visual projects.
The fourth-generation WOLED panel covers an unusually broad range, producing rich game colors and much wider Rec.2020 coverage than older models.
Controls feel responsive and measured lag is low enough for regular and console gaming, though competitive options can respond faster.
The monitor feels immediate at high refresh rates. Early tests flagged slower fixed-60Hz handling, with later firmware improving the problem.
The default preset is already usable for games and media, while creator-oriented color modes add more flexibility.
Multiple picture presets and a particularly capable sRGB setting suit different content, though not every default mode is equally accurate.
A rapid OLED pixel response keeps motion crisp, with little visible smear or overshoot in the strongest test account.
OLED transitions are effectively instantaneous, with little to no ghosting or overshoot at the tested refresh rates.
The internal supply keeps a separate power brick off the floor and tidies the desk.
Power is built into the monitor, eliminating a separate brick and reducing clutter behind the desk.
QD-OLED is central to the excellent contrast and saturated color, but brings ambient-light black lift and static-image retention concerns.
Fourth-generation Tandem WOLED improves brightness and gamut over older WOLED models while retaining OLED contrast and response-time strengths.
Near-instant OLED pixel transitions keep action responsive and reduce traditional LCD-style smearing.
Near-instant OLED pixel changes keep movement precise at both high and lower refresh rates.
The model remains a retail option, but a renamed product listing can make it harder to find in Dell's store.
Early launch timing and limited regional retail availability created frustration despite the favorable OLED price.
Visually rich story games benefit from OLED contrast, sharp motion and atmospheric built-in audio, even at the 120Hz limit.
Rich contrast, expansive color and vivid effects make slower-paced, atmospheric games particularly enjoyable.
There is no full-size DisplayPort socket. DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C works, but may require the right adapter or cable for certain graphics cards.
DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC runs the native QHD/280Hz combination capably, even though the connection is not the newest DP 2.1 standard.
Several layouts can show both sources at once, which is helpful for flexible desks, though one user finds the controls tricky.
The absence of PiP/PbP rules out viewing two external sources together in split or overlaid windows.
HDR highlights can be impressive, but sustained SDR brightness is modest and daylight reduces impact. A few users find it sufficiently bright after adjusting settings.
The new panel delivers a meaningful improvement in SDR brightness and striking HDR peaks. Performance depends on window size and brightness settings.
There is no integrated KVM for a shared keyboard and mouse, so multi-PC setups need a workaround.
There is no integrated KVM, a drawback for anyone switching one set of peripherals between two computers.
FreeSync generally works smoothly and G-Sync also functions in testing, helping games avoid tearing at supported frame rates.
G-SYNC and FreeSync work well for variable-frame-rate gaming, though using stronger anti-flicker modes can narrow the effective VRR range.
Colors look lively without obvious oversaturation in the cited testing, helping the display retain its vivid appearance.
Colors appear more vivid than on older WOLED models, although pure-color brightness still trails top QD-OLED alternatives.
Tiny HDR highlights can reach high peaks, but the panel quickly reduces output and cannot sustain that brightness across large bright areas.
Peak SDR output can dip noticeably as more of the display becomes bright. Uniform Brightness removes those fluctuations at the cost of the brightest small-window output.
Deep blacks and saturated highlights make HDR enjoyable, with Dolby Vision support a bonus. Overall scene brightness and highlight output are not class-leading.
Tandem OLED brings impressive HDR brightness and superb contrast, especially in darker scenes. Full-screen output remains below the brightest Mini LED displays.
Clear menus and a responsive rear joystick simplify picture, sound and input adjustments, with useful shortcuts for frequent changes.
The menu is generally fast and intuitive, with customizable joystick shortcuts for common controls.
Most tests find strong out-of-box accuracy and excellent creator modes, although some report a warm white point that demands calibration for precision work.
sRGB and calibrated modes can deliver excellent accuracy, but some tests find default or wide-gamut presets oversaturated and less trustworthy.
A dark stabilizer can lift shadowed game areas to make opponents easier to spot, a useful if basic gaming adjustment.
Dark-scene visibility aids can make opponents easier to distinguish, although much of the improvement comes from OLED contrast rather than a dedicated filter.
Pixel-level OLED control delivers exceptional depth between bright highlights and true blacks, especially noticeable in dim scenes and games.
Near-infinite OLED contrast gives nighttime scenes and bright objects an unusually dramatic separation.
The 4K QD-OLED panel produces rich color, deep blacks and crisp detail, delivering an impressive image for games, movies and creative tasks.
Across games and general use, the glossy Tandem OLED image draws praise for clarity, bright highlights, vivid color and black depth.
Published accounts describe different warranty periods and burn-in language over time, so the current written terms matter more than earlier assurances.
Three-year warranty coverage including burn-in adds welcome confidence for an OLED screen.
Its HDMI connection accommodates 4K 120Hz console play and VRR, but the single socket restricts multiple HDMI devices.
Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 provides uncompressed 1440p/280Hz on capable PCs and useful high-refresh signal support for consoles.
OLED picture quality and standout speakers make the asking price attractive when discounted. At higher prices, faster gaming OLED alternatives erode the value advantage.
Most reviewers consider the bright 280Hz Tandem OLED unusually competitive for its class; a few point to cheaper OLEDs or faster rivals.
Gamma can track its target closely, yet warm color temperature and limited adjustment options complicate perfect calibration.
Calibration and the sRGB modes can track gamma closely, though default configurations and near-black behavior are not always perfect.
Creator presets and RGB adjustments provide useful flexibility, but the missing fine gamma and color-temperature choices disappoint demanding professionals.
The sRGB clamp and selectable color spaces make accurate setup accessible. A few dedicated modes lock controls or require an external profile.
Dell's display software makes window arrangements and adjustments convenient, although some OLED care controls remain in the OSD.
DisplayWidget Center is a useful alternative to physical buttons, making image profiles and brightness easier to change from a PC.
Its textured white case, restrained stand and fabric speaker strip look stylish without the aggressive styling of gaming models.
A relatively restrained front, compact stand and customizable rear RGB balance gaming styling with a clean desktop presence.
The large 32-inch canvas is excellent for side-by-side documents and viewing content, but it may overwhelm smaller desks.
A 27-inch screen provides a popular balance of usable gaming space and manageable desk footprint.
The case and stand generally feel solid and carefully assembled, with an upscale finish that does not seem flimsy.
A substantial metal stand and solid fit give the display a premium feel, despite the largely plastic rear casing.
Head tracking can keep sound centered as you move. Its effect varies with position and content, and tracking is not always dependable in dim light.
Audio presets offer useful tailoring for films and other sources, although the richest surround effect depends on compatible material.
Uniform Brightness keeps the screen steady as window sizes and content change. The consistency comes with a limit on peak brightness.
The textured white finish looks good initially but collects dirt and is difficult to clean.
The on-screen input selector makes moving between a laptop and another computer surprisingly easy once both are connected.
Reaching the full 4K 120Hz through USB-C can require DSC or altered lane priorities, adding a technical setup compromise.
Some reported peak-brightness values sent to Windows do not match measured capabilities, complicating automatic calibration.
Self-emissive pixels turn fully off beside bright details, providing contrast precision that zone-based LCD backlights cannot match.
A quiet electrical buzz can appear when large white or light-grey screens are displayed at higher brightness, particularly distracting for office work.
The head-tracked speaker array can create a spacious, immersive effect. Precision is less convincing than headphones and depends on content and positioning.
Self-emissive OLED pixels avoid the bleed and cloudy patches associated with conventional LCD backlights.
Bass is fuller than on many monitors, making films and games more engaging. It still lacks dedicated-subwoofer depth, and some listeners find it weak or overemphasized.
Per-pixel light control keeps bright highlights from producing halos or large glowing zones around dark details.
The rear ROG lighting adds a subdued gaming accent and can be adjusted or disabled instead of dominating the desk.
Rear covers and a compact base help hide cables neatly, although one account finds the routing hooks rather delicate.
Black-frame insertion can sharpen motion at lower refresh rates, but reviewers describe restrictive fixed-rate operation and loss of VRR or HDR.
Recyclable molded-pulp packaging protects the display while reducing reliance on less recyclable cushioning.
QHD is easier to drive at high frame rates than 4K, but achieving the full 280fps still depends heavily on the game and graphics hardware.
MacBook connections and display-management support are useful for a Mac-centered workspace, especially with USB-C power.
Black-frame insertion offers sharper 120–140Hz motion but disables some valuable gaming features and has limited activation flexibility.
The supplied packing materials protect the stand and panel adequately while keeping unpacking fairly straightforward.
A tested unit had no visible defects, supporting a favorable first impression of panel quality.
Automatic care cycles usually run after use without interrupting the owner, although one account finds those maintenance routines occasionally intrusive.
The substantial build has some heft but is not considered unreasonably heavy for a large monitor.
Measured power use is improved over older WOLED panels, particularly for bright white content; gaming gains are more modest.
Sound is unusually loud and clear for a monitor, with better bass than typical built-ins; it can turn muddy at extreme volume.
Quick monitor controls make adjusting audio directly from the display easy.
The threaded socket atop the stand is useful for mounting a camera, microphone or light directly above the screen.
Up to 90W via the video USB-C port is valuable for keeping a work laptop powered through a single lead.
Standard 100mm mounting supports monitor arms and wall brackets if the included stand does not suit your space.
Very crisp OLED response can expose 24fps film judder rather than smoothing it away.
The OLED panel maintains its picture well from off-center positions.
Fluctuating frame rates can produce distracting flashes, especially in dark scenes. The anti-flicker modes lessen them at the cost of VRR range.
The rear joystick is quick to reach and makes changing display or audio settings straightforward.
Adjustable HDR can unlock brighter highlights and extra tuning, although enabling peak performance takes more setup than some would like.
The more accurate HDR modes follow intended brightness closely, while maximum-output configurations can raise midtones in certain scenes.
Position sensing is useful for audio, but a built-in camera-like sensor may concern privacy-conscious owners.
Dolby Vision is an appreciated rarity among monitors and provides another useful way to enjoy compatible HDR films and games.
ASUS cites a longer-life panel and supplies care features, but the actual lifetime improvement has not been independently established.
The stand attaches without tools and cable connection is straightforward, although certain PC DisplayPort setups need extra care.
Blue-light-filter modes exist, but they cannot be used alongside Uniform Brightness, reducing their practical usefulness for some office routines.
The top and side borders are slim, while the large fabric-covered speaker chin is a visible tradeoff for better audio.
This 360Hz QD-OLED ultrawide delivers exceptional gaming motion, vibrant HDR and dramatically cleaner text. Its high price, less-than-perfect bright-room blacks and occasional HDR dimming are the main reasons to hesitate.
Pros: color gamut, contrast
Cons: value for money, Resolution
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Pros: overall picture quality, color accuracy
Cons: value for money, built-in speakers
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Pros: color gamut, overall satisfaction
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Pros: sharpness, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, VRR flicker
