Alienware AW3225QF 32" vs LG 32UN880-B 32"
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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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Alienware AW3225QF 32"139 PPI #41
LG 32UN880-B 32"140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Alienware AW3225QF 32"1000 nits #7
LG 32UN880-B 32"450 nits #48
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Alienware AW3225QF 32"98% #31
LG 32UN880-B 32"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Alienware AW3225QF 32"240 Hz
LG 32UN880-B 32"60 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm. With nearly identical pixel density (139 vs 140 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage LG 32UN880-B 32" — The LG 32UN880-B 32" is 35% brighter in SDR (350 vs 260 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 450 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Alienware AW3225QF 32" | LG 32UN880-B 32" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.6" | 31.5" |
| 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 | 1:1,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 97% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2024 | 2020 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 139 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 63cm | 62cm |
| SDR Brightness | 260 nits | 350 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | Alienware AW3225QF 32" 2024 | LG 32UN880-B 32" 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.6" (Better) | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 139 | 140 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 63cm | 62cm (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 | FreeSync |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 260 nits | 350 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 450 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 60 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 97% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Alienware AW3225QF 32" or LG 32UN880-B 32"?
The LG 32UN880-B 32" has 140 PPI compared to 139 PPI for the Alienware AW3225QF 32".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG 32UN880-B 32" requires 62cm vs 63cm for the Alienware AW3225QF 32" to reach retina quality.
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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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