Dell Alienware AW3225QF Best Settings

[@PCMonitors]

➡ Amazon link: geni.us/iUjbJ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made using the "Amazon link" above. Best Settings (SDR): 0:00 Best Settings (HDR): 5:07

[@Arno641]

No matter whatever setting i choose im getting yellow warmer color tone instead of pure white? May i know is it normal in all QD-OLED models? Or mine is defective?

[@PCMonitors]

You might've got used to a monitor that was cool tinted or had a clear blue bias to the spectrum as many backlights do. Due to the balanced spectrum of QD-OLED with significant red and green energy, it can appear warmer (even at the same white point) compared to what you might've been used to.

[@solat152]

Stupid question. How did you just switch to HDR.

[@solat152]

So I have an alienware aw3423dwf. Just looked up the windows shortcut for hdr. It's a totally different experience.

[@Clementinise]

It's my first time owning an OLED monitor and using HDR, is it normal that the overall brightness in game is very low? I've never used my old 2K monitor at more than 60%, but the AW3225QF (or atleast the HDR) feels like the 40% brightness of my old 2K monitor even after calibration...

[@PCMonitors]

You might be observing things looking more as they should (unless they're bright elements), rubbish monitors under HDR just flood the image and overbrighten many shades. Or you may be observing the effects of ABL if brighter shades are dominating, as explored in the review.

[@Tate-o2n]

Hey was wondering how to enable DSR on this monitor because in Nvidia control panel it’s not there. Cheers

[@PCMonitors]

@@Tate-o2n You can't use it with DSC and unfortunately can't disable DSC on this model.

[@Tate-o2n]

@@PCMonitors thanks

[@Tate-o2n]

Also another thing is when I put HDR peak 1000 on the pc desktop picture goes quite dull but when I turn DisplayHDR true Black on it goes back to normal. Any help? Cheers

[@PCMonitors]

@@Tate-o2n You're not really supposed to use HDR in an SDR environment - only activate it when you're actually going to view HDR content.

[@Superdazzu2]

On my aw3423dwf, on pc, enabling console mode and source tone mapping on improves brightness and highlights (hdr peak 1000 mode)

[@PCMonitors]

Different monitor with some widely reported HDR calibration issues. That doesn't apply to the AW3225QF.

[@chevonpetgrave4991]

Can someone speak to using the Dell Display Manager app to load custom profiles?

[@Zverevandrii]

What does console mode do? I don't see any difference between off and on, only the color saturation changes. Tested on XSX

[@PCMonitors]

I'm not clear what it does, most people with consoles seem to report the same as you and usually find the monitor works well with it left off.

[@blacktyzer007]

Hello guys it seems that this monitor has some issue about compatibility with few nvidia gpu when its connect with hdmi 2.1, do you know this ?

[@PCMonitors]

It was fine with our RTX 3090, not sure what the issue would be (if there is one). Maybe something Dell needs to work out with Nvidia if so. But PC users can use DP 1.4 without issue anyway, so I don't see the problem.

[@Ghostblaze1]

Do you recommend running the windows HDR calibration tool?

[@PCMonitors]

Not specifically, no.

[@Sixfootsixiron]

One more question I saw some reviews does the monitor come with displayport to display port? The videos I've see come with displayport to usb c? My 4090 and the monitor only has display port?

[@PCMonitors]

Depends where you buy it from and perhaps regionally. Dell's website clearly says "1 x DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable ".

[@Kup180]

Do you have the best setting for aw2725df?

[@PCMonitors]

No, haven't used that one. You could try the settings shown in this video and see how you find them - as noted in the video it's always important to try your own adjustments.

[@mikabo1505]

Hi, pc monitors How do you set up G-Sync?

[@PCMonitors]

There's no setting on the monitor for that, it's handled automatically. So as with any monitor you need to make sure the graphics driver is set up to use G-SYNC. As this one is verified as 'G-SYNC Compatible' it should be automatically set up, but it's worth checking. See the appropriate section of one of our written reviews for background on this - pcmonitors.info/reviews/aoc-q24g2a-bk/#VRR_Variable_Refresh_Rate_technology for example.

[@SamS-ef5ez]

How to connect audio with this monitor?

[@PCMonitors]

Using the 3.5mm audio jack or the eARC capable port are the simplest options.

[@SamS-ef5ez]

@@PCMonitors there is no 3.5mm audio jack provided by dell

[@PCMonitors]

Ah yes you're right. I was misremembering, thinking of the older AW34 models. So they want you to make use of the eARC port. It's primarily a PC monitor and most will connect speakers or headphones to the PC itself, though.

[@HendHeL]

Mine is very greenish out of the box. Is that okay?

[@PCMonitors]

If you feel it is then simply reduce the green channel.

[@HendHeL]

​@PCMonitors Sure that works, but was yours very green out of the box? Even the monitor menu (that doesn't get affected by color settings) is very green for me. Unlike yours. So I think my panel is overall too green and I'm having to force it to be less

[@PCMonitors]

Per the review my unit had a good neutral white point and green channel. Maybe yours is badly calibrated, or you've got something else going on. Make sure you factory reset (others - factory reset) the monitor just in case and reinstall your GPU drivers.

[@p.p.1056]

Tried for hours the Settings with my PS5. Konsole Mode, HDR for Games (seems to be brighter) and Gamma 2.2 in FPS Mode for FPS Games. Dolby Vision will switch itself on as soon as Dolby Vision Content is viewed.

[@PCMonitors]

By the sound of things you like boosted gamma (an overbrightened look).

[@p.p.1056]

@@PCMonitors If you play FPS it's all about seeing your opponents first. As darker the settings of the screen as later your see the opponents. So yes a clear bright vision is key for success in those kind of games. I came from a Samsung neo G7 with 2000 nits and i have to admit that brightness on that monitor is far less than with the Neo G7.

[@PCMonitors]

​@@p.p.1056 It's still a matter of preference. I play a range of FPS games, some competitively, and don't feel the need to make the image look worse or 'enhanced' to perform well. Nor would I want to do so. But for those seeking a competitive edge it can of course help - there are a range of settings available exactly because people will have their own preferences.

[@jalenkerr3502]

What settings would you recommend for competitive fps on a Alienware 25 monitor Xbox series x

[@jalenkerr3502]

Aw2523hf

[@Sixfootsixiron]

Is dsc auto?

[@PCMonitors]

Yes.

[@xorycx]

You’re using DP or HDMI cable?

[@PCMonitors]

DP, that doesn't affect anything.

[@dennislouis6069]

​​@@PCMonitorsIt does. DP 1.4 supports 4k at max 120hz only. So if you're using it just for console gaming, it shouldn't matter. Otherwise hdmi 2.1 is the way to go

[@PCMonitors]

​@@dennislouis6069 DP 1.4 with DSC allows the full capabilities of the monitor to be used. This is actually covered and indeed shown (Nvidia resolution list) in the review - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5icpWSghKiYnc0si=X5BrkcD6QGmKQuWL&t=160.

[@dennislouis6069]

@@PCMonitors Good to know. Will check it out. I've gone the hdmi way for now