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Alienware · QD-OLED · 34.18"

Alienware AW3423DW

3440×1440 · 175 Hz · Ultrawide · Curved · HDR10, DisplayHDR 400 True Black

Overall
74
Work
62
Play
88
Amazon
$845
Alienware AW3423DW
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$845
Not currently available Updated Oct 20, 2025
Overall73.8
Work61.6
Play88.2
Refresh100.0
Response99.0
Color100.0
Quality / price17.5
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Written analysis

Alienware AW3423DW at a glance

The Alienware AW3423DW is a 34.18" QD-OLED monitor at 3440×1440 and 175 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is ultrawide. The panel is curved at 1800R.

Best fit: high-refresh gaming and fast-paced entertainment, provided the GPU can feed this resolution.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 73.8, with 61.6 work and 88.2 play. Pixel density is listed at 109 PPI. Typical brightness is 250 nits with a peak of 1000 nits. The coating is Glossy. The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 99.3% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit native. HDR is listed as HDR10, DisplayHDR 400 True Black.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 175 Hz. Response time is listed as 0.10 ms. Input lag is listed as 7.90 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps upstream), 4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (headphones), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 73.8, a strong mainstream result for a primary desktop display.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 17.5. The nearby comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Work / price is 14.6 and play / price is 14.6.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Alienware
Monitor
Alienware AW3423DW
Panel maker
Samsung
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$845
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Oct 20, 2025
Launch date
Jan 1, 2022

Panel

Size
34.18"
Panel type
QD-OLED
Resolution
3440×1440
Aspect ratio
2.389:1
Pixel density
109 PPI
Brightness
250 nits · peak 1000 nits
Contrast
—
Display area
90.85 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
—
Coating
Glossy
Curvature
1800R

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit native
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
99.30%
sRGB
149.00%
Adobe RGB
—
NTSC
—
HDR
HDR10, DisplayHDR 400 True Black
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
175 Hz
Response time
0.10 ms
Input lag
7.90 ms
Adaptive sync
—

Connectivity

Inputs
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps upstream), 4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (headphones), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers
—

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
No
Swivel
Yes
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
42.30 W
Max power
200.00 W
Overall
73.8
Work
61.6
Play
88.2
Quality / price
17.5
Work / price
14.6
Play / price
14.6

Additional information

Features
3-sided bezelless design, 360-degree ventilation, 5-axis OSD joystick, AlienFX Lighting, Ambient Light Sensor, ComfortView Plus, Flicker-free technology, Legend 2.0 ID, Low Blue Light, NVIDIA G-Sync Ultimate, Quantum Dot Color, Stadium Loop AlienFX Lighting
Accessories
DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.2 Type-B cable
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 32.1, 'height': 14.3, 'length': 4.1, 'weight': 31.11}

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Vendor copy

Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

Item Bundle Includes: 1 x Alienware AW3423DW 34.2" 1440p HDR 175 Hz Curved Gaming Monitor (Lunar Light), 1 x Display Port Cable, 1 x Headphone Extender, 1 x HDMI Cable, 1 x LCD Cleaning Kit

Experience Virtual Worlds Like Never Before with QD OLED Clarity – Bring your favorite games to life with the Alienware AW3423DW 34.2" 1440p HDR 175Hz Curved Gaming Monitor in Lunar Light. Designed for an unparalleled gaming experience, this monitor features a 34.2" 1800R curved Quantum Dot OLED display with a 3440 x 1440 resolution, ensuring immersive, lifelike visuals.

With a stunning 1,000,000:1 static contrast ratio, 149% sRGB, and 99.3% DCI-P3 coverage, along with 1.07 billion colors, this monitor delivers sharp, vibrant colors for an incredibly immersive and breathtaking viewing experience.

Easily connect to hosts through a DisplayPort and two HDMI ports. The integrated hub features four USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, including two that support BC 1.2 protocols and offer up to 2A of power delivery for added convenience.

Key Features: 34.2" 21:9 1800R Curved QD OLED Panel, DisplayPort and HDMI, 3440 x 1440 Resolution at 175 Hz, G-Sync Ultimate, 0.1 ms (GtG) Response Time, 1,000,000:1 Static Contrast Ratio, 1000 nits Peak Brightness, 1.07 Billion Colors with HDR, 149% sRGB & 99.3% DCI-P3 Coverage, Built-In USB Hub with Power Delivery,

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