Switching to 32' 4K QD-OLED Monitor from the LG C2 42 OLED TV | Alienware AW3225QF

The Alienware AW3225QF is my new favorite OLED monitor to use for both gaming and productivity. Finally replacing the long standing LG OLED TVs (C2 42, CX 48) as my main computer setup display.

BUT... LG, MSI, ASUS, HP, will also be launching models later this year, which may be better options depending on the features you want.

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[HelloDavid]

*Correction. It's 140 PPI. Ughh... YouTubing is hard... lol. I'll see you next year!*
*Update:* I Returned It. Taking my own advice to just wait and see what's to come.

[jakemee]

those scratches are absolutely INSANE, can't believe you were cool with that on a brand new product

[chunming]

See the Blacks not being that inky Black you come to expect from Oleds is a Deal Breaker for me. Thank you for this informative video.

[xDaShaanx]

You are the reason I purchased C2 42" to use it as a monitor. Thanks for all your hardwork and knowledge that you share. :)

[Juliano-v]

i bought the 48" LG oled tv, after watching your first setup review and i'm more than happy with it, also i created a fancyzone that divides my screen in 96 parts, and now i can choose the resolution without needing a small monitor.
Just a comment, i still didn't get a burned led, but also i'm not using a wallpaper, i understood that by not using the whole screen every minute i'm also saving its lifetime, and i don't see myself changing to a small monitor ever again
Your videos are awesome!

[pk.]

I've used the Alienware AW3423DW (the 34" ultrawide 1440p version), LG 45GR95QE, and recently swapped to the LG C3 42". Of all of them, the C3 is my favorite. The issues cited with the 4K 32" in this video are the reasons I sold my previous Alienware, and with the LG 45", it wasn't very bright, had poor pixel density at a 3440x1440, and awful matte coating. The LG 42" C3 however has been perfect in my use case and I feel negligible difference on 120 hz compared to 240 on an OLED. Try them all if possible at a store before deciding on one, I had to learn the hard way.

[PyroBlank]

Honey wake up, the ultimate productivity desk setup guy has awoken too!

[rwlpvjv]

it's good to see you back! as always, the video quality is amazing, super informative and your voice is just so calm

[KjipGamer]

I can't lie that the desk setup looks so much more empty now. Feels like something is missing. Anyway that's a dope monitor! I personally have the LG Ultragear 45 inch and haven't looked back, although sometimes I do wish it was 4K

[saisathya]

All that I am happy about is that David is back with a video!

[CryptoslavMiner]

Awesome laid back and chilled review! I liked ALL the little details you mentioned, especially related to the text fringing.

[__Lopps]

I'm watching on my LG C2 and the shot at 4:38 had me reaching for my microfiber clothe! I thought my screen was dirty lol. The blacks are so dark it's like I'm working on a black mirror and my tabs are simply floating in the air a mere millimeter in front of that mirror.

What interesting is your video you made years ago put me into the mindset that smaller OLED high end TV's can also double as good monitors/gaming set ups.

[RandomUnassignedYTHandle]

No one's taking my LG CX 48" from me. It's advanced hardware based BFI is a lifesaver for a former CRT hold out. :)

I've only had it for a year. Got lucky on eBay. Thank you for the set up tips!

I do have mine farther back on a stand behind a corner desk and at 125% scaling. I don't think I could deal with a 42 or 48 inch as close as you had/have yours. Though your setup at the 2:00 mark does look really cool.

[MrWanted]

To me, for multitasking purposes, 32" is a drawback compared to 42 or48". Dual 32" would be a better option.

[Aggnog]

For me the best productivity size was in the 38" 3840x1600 monitors from a few years ago. The extra 160px height compared to the mainstream resolutions helps a lot and it's a shame they seem to have been abandoned once more. You can also use 100% scaling. In my opinion 4K+ resolutions make no sense if you need to use scaling to see anything.

[MCSchuscha]

After my 48 c2 i can't imagine going any smaller than the 42 version. a QD oled with 42 inch and 240hz would be perfect

[petermilian]

To fix the 125% scaling / loss of desktop real estate vs the C2 42" issue - put the AW3225QF on a monitor arm and just bring it a few inches closer. You can always just move a smaller monitor a few inches closer to your eyes to adjust until you get that sweet spot field of view you like. The curve on the AW3225QF actually makes this an ideal monitor for using at a somewhat shorter viewing distance - whether that's using a monitor arm to bring it a few inches closer or just using it on a shallower desk.

For audio it might be worth getting something like a DX3 Pro+ and running USB audio from the console into that. Then you can connect your PC to the optical or bluetooth inputs for easy input switching for your speaker setup and / or wired headphones (if you have them).

[Mixx]

Glad to see a new video from you! I'm waiting on the gigabyte version of this monitor for the newer display port

[hugevibez]

Yeah that was my biggest concern with the 32" as well, the loss of screen real estate. From your review it seems that really is a big loss. I think the golden ticket monitor for productivity is going to be that newly announced Dell 40" ultrawide with a 5120x2160p and 120Hz IPS Black display. The previous gen of these panels that were only available in 16:9 60Hz offered double the native contrast over normal IPS panels and look absolutely fantastic. But then for media consumption these panels (or the new LG competitors to these that also feature better text clarity but also the dual-mode 480Hz stuff, better SDR performance if previous gen TV panels and announced specs are any indication and high refresh BFI) can't be beaten. I think the release of these monitors and the ultrawide is far enough spread that I could justify getting both anyway and just learn to live with a wall of screens. 😅

[Pastaron]

I have this monitor and it's fantastic. I am somewhat considering MSI's version of this panel, though, since I'm not fully convinced I like the curve at this size.