Alienware AW3226Q / LG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B

Alienware AW3226Q: AW3226Q · Nova Black

LG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B: 39GX950B-B · 38.86-inch · 5K2K · black

SpecificationAlienware AW3226QLG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B
Release year20262026
Model / yearAW3226Q; 2026 Dell—
Screen31.5 inches; flat; 16:9 Dell—
PanelFour-stack RGB-stripe Tandem OLED Dell—
Resolution / refresh rate3840 × 2160; 165 Hz

Up to 165 refreshes per second. Dell lists both DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 inputs as reaching 165 Hz at 4K; USB-C does not accept video.

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Response time0.03 ms GtG

Pixel transition specification, not total input lag.

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Brightness250 nits typical; 1000 nits HDR peak at 3% APL Dell335 nits typical; 300 nits minimum LG
Colour1.07 billion; 99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976) Dell—
HDRDolby Vision; DisplayHDR True Black 400 Dell—
Adaptive refreshG-SYNC Compatible; FreeSync Premium Pro; VESA AdaptiveSync

Matches the refresh rate to a varying frame rate to reduce tearing.

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DisplayPort1 × 1.4; 4K/165 Hz, DSC

4K/165 Hz requires a graphics card that supports DSC.

Dell		1 × DisplayPort 2.1; UHBR20

The graphics card and cable must support this rate.

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HDMI2 × 2.1 FRL; eARC/ARC on HDMI 1

HDMI CEC must be enabled for audio return.

Dell		2 × HDMI 2.1

The menu has 2.1(PC) and 2.1(AV) compatibility options. The product page connectivity table omits the HDMI count; the two inputs in the manual were used.

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USB hubUSB-B upstream; 2 × USB-A and 1 × USB-C downstream; 5 Gbit/s DellUSB-C upstream; 2 × downstream USB 3.2 Gen 2

The manual says the downstream ports run at USB 2.0 over a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB 3.0 over a USB-C to USB-A cable.

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USB-C15 W charging; data; no video input Dell—
Audio3.5 mm headphone output; no built-in speakers Dell2 × 7 W speakers; 4-pole headphone output; AI Sound LG
Multiple sourcesPiP and PbP

PiP shows a second source in a small window; PbP shows two sources side by side.

Dell		2 × PBP and PIP; no built-in KVM LG
Surface and eye comfortAnti-reflective surface; flicker-free dimming

Flicker-free refers to brightness dimming; reviewers separately saw VRR flicker in dark scenes.

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Power consumption33.3 W operating; 186 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off Dell—
Warranty3-year limited warranty; panel exchange covering OLED burn-in

Terms from the US model page; coverage can differ by country.

Dell		2 years; OLED panel included LG
Stand110 mm height; −5°/+21° tilt; ±20° swivel

Portrait use is not supported.

Dell		Tilt −8° / +15°; ±30° swivel; 110 mm height adjustment

The manual does not describe pivot rotation.

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VESA100 × 100 mm Dell—
Panel without stand715.71 × 415.42 × 57.35 mm; 5.34 kg Dell—
Weight with stand8.12 kg Dell—
Display—38.86-inch OLED · 5120 × 2160 · 21:9 LG
Curvature—1500R LG
Pixel pitch—0.1776 × 0.1776 mm LG
Refresh rate—165 Hz (5120 × 2160) LG
Dual-Mode—330 Hz at 2560 × 1080 in the 21:9 modes; 330 Hz at 1920 × 1080 in the 16:9 modes

The product page calls this mode QHD in one place and WFHD in another; the resolutions in the manual were used. Exit the game before changing the mode.

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Pixel response—0.03 ms GtG

Not total input lag.

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Peak HDR brightness—1500 nits

Peak figure LG states under internal test conditions; not sustained full-screen brightness.

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HDR formats—HDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500; no Dolby Vision LG
Colour coverage—DCI-P3 99.5% typical, 94% minimum (CIE1976); 1.07 billion colours LG
Contrast ratio—1,850,000:1 typical; 1,480,000:1 minimum

Manufacturer figure.

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Surface—Anti-glare, low-reflection front polarizer LG
Calibration—Factory calibrated; hardware-calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio) LG
Variable refresh—G-SYNC Compatible; FreeSync Premium Pro LG
USB-C input—1 × USB-C; video, data and up to 90 W power

The manual lists DP Alternate Mode and Power Delivery. The port does not power the monitor; the adapter is required.

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Wall mount—100 × 100 mm; 4 × M4 × L10 screws; optional LSW149 plate LG
Dimensions—921.4 × 605.4 × 322.8 mm with stand (up); 921.4 × 495.4 × 322.8 mm (down); 921.4 × 405.0 × 118.7 mm without stand

Width × height × depth.

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Weight—10.7 kg with stand; 6.8 kg without LG
Power—External adapter; 40.3 W on-mode in SDR, 45.9 W in HDR

On-mode power demand from the product information sheet.

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OLED care—Screen saver; Image Cleaning of about 10 minutes

The manual states that prolonged use can cause permanent brightness reduction and image retention.

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Lighting—Unity Hexagon Lighting 2.0 on the back LG