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Alienware AW3225QF 32" vs BenQ MA270UP

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

Alienware AW3225QF 32"

31.6" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 63cm
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BenQ MA270UP

27" · 3840×2160 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 54cm
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Advantages of Alienware AW3225QF 32"

Specification Alienware AW3225QF 32" BenQ MA270UP
Screen Size 31.6" 27"
Refresh Rate 240 Hz 60 Hz
Response Time 0.0 ms GTG 5 ms GTG
HDR Peak Brightness 1000 nits 450 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000,000 1:1,200
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 97% sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95%

Advantages of BenQ MA270UP

Specification Alienware AW3225QF 32" BenQ MA270UP
Pixel Density (PPI) 139 163
Optimal Viewing Distance 63cm 54cm
SDR Brightness 260 nits 450 nits
Year 2024 2025

Identical

Specification Alienware AW3225QF 32" BenQ MA270UP
Resolution 3840×2160 3840×2160
Panel Type QD-OLED IPS
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) G-SYNC Compatible None
HDR Certification DisplayHDR True Black 400 DisplayHDR 400
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 2x HDMI · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W

Summary

Sharpness: no visible difference

Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The BenQ MA270UP has 15% higher pixel density (163 vs 139 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 54cm.

Brightness: advantage BenQ MA270UP

The BenQ MA270UP is 73% brighter in SDR (450 vs 260 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 450 vs 1000 nits.

All specifications
Specification Alienware AW3225QF 32" 2024 BenQ MA270UP 2025
Screen Size 31.6" (Better) 27"
Resolution 3840×2160 3840×2160
Pixel Density (PPI) 139 163 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 63cm 54cm (Better)
Panel Type QD-OLED IPS
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 240 Hz (Better) 60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) G-SYNC Compatible None
Response Time 0.0 ms GTG (Better) 5 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR True Black 400 DisplayHDR 400
SDR Brightness 260 nits 450 nits (Better)
HDR Peak Brightness 1000 nits (Better) 450 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000,000 (Better) 1:1,200
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 2x HDMI · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 97% (Better) sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95%
Year 2024 2025 (Better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: Alienware AW3225QF 32" or BenQ MA270UP?
The BenQ MA270UP has 163 PPI compared to 139 PPI for the Alienware AW3225QF 32".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ MA270UP requires 54cm vs 63cm for the Alienware AW3225QF 32" to reach retina quality.

Methodology & Sources

Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.

Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.

Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).

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