Dell Alienware AW3423DW 34" Lunar Light
The 34.2-inch QD-OLED panel delivers deep blacks, 1000 nits peak brightness, and a 0.1ms response time, leveraged by a 175Hz refresh rate and G-Sync Ultimate for fluid, tear-free motion. With 99.3% DCI-P3 coverage and an 1800R curve, it provides expansive color accuracy and immersive ultrawide visuals, while a built-in USB hub adds convenient connectivity. This monitor is best for gamers seeking both a competitive edge in fast-paced titles and cinematic depth in single-player experiences.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong performance (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong display (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3th percentile)
- Below average compact (5th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (13th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 34.2" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1800 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 175 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Ultimate |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | 149% sRGB, 99.3% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | No |
Features
| Weight | 14.1 kg / 31.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell Alienware AW3423DW 34" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34.20000076293945 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 57 | 34 |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | VA | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 175 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.10000000149011612 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Ultimate | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Alienware AW3423DW 34" | 98.7 | 4.6 | 85.5 | 91.8 | 12.5 | 96.4 | 42.6 | 2.7 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 90.4 | 96.1 | 96.8 | 90.9 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.4 | 73.9 | 75.7 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 93.1 | 86 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.9 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 90.4 | 99.5 | 82.2 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 99.4 | 32.1 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 72.1 | 87.6 | 93.1 | 95.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 91.8 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.6 |
Usage Scores
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