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Alienware
AW3423DWF
Alienware · Monitors
A 34-inch curved QD-OLED ultrawide with 165Hz, stunning contrast, and rich color, offering near-flagship gaming for less than the G-Sync Ultimate version.
4.5 100% recommend$1,099
9.1 score verified
ComparZone Score
9.1
Excellent
The AW3423DWF is one of the best value-for-money premium gaming monitors available. You ge…
$1,099
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $121
3440x1440
Resolution
Display
165 Hz
Refresh Rate
Performance
34 in
Screen Size
Display
QD-OLED
Panel Type
Display
0.1 ms
Response Time
Performance
Why it stands out
Delivers most of the AW3423DW experience
Delivers most of the AW3423DW experience for less money
QD-OLED contrast and color are the
QD-OLED contrast and color are the headline strengths
165Hz and 0
165Hz and 0.1ms make motion exceptionally clean
The included 3-year burn-in warranty reduces
The included 3-year burn-in warranty reduces OLED ownership risk
Category scores
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Performance profile
AW3423DWF Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Gaming
Beats avg by
+0.3 pts
Confidence
96 %
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Display 96% verified
Screen Size96%34 in
Resolution96%3440x1440
Panel Type96%QD-OLED
HDR96%VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
Color Gamut96%99.3% DCI-P3
Brightness96%1000 nits
Performance 96% verified
Response Time96%0.1 ms
Refresh Rate96%165 Hz
Features 96% verified
Adaptive Sync96%AMD FreeSync Premium Pro / G-Sync Compatible
Connectivity 96% verified
Ports96%1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-B upstream, 4x USB 3.2 hub, 3.5mm audio
Design 96% verified
Stand Adjustments96%Height, tilt, and swivel adjustable (VESA 100x100)
Price trend
$1,099▼ $121
low · $1,099high · $1,223
Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
9.1
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Outstanding QD-OLED contrast and color
- 165Hz with near-instant 0.1ms response
- 3-year warranty that covers burn-in
- Lower price than the G-Sync Ultimate AW3423DW
Cons
- Risk of burn-in with heavy static content over time
- SDR full-screen brightness is modest
- QD-OLED can show a purple/raised-black tint in bright rooms
- 1440p vertical resolution is not as sharp as 4K
When should you buy?
Good time to buy
Launched at $1,099 and has regularly dropped to $799-$899 during Dell promotions and seasonal sales, occasionally lower.
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Sofia M. Verified
4 months ago
Gorgeous, but mind the room lighting
Image quality is jaw-dropping in a dim room. My one issue is that in bright daylight the blacks take on a slight purple cast, which is a known QD-OLED trait. Full-screen brightness in SDR is also just okay. Still, for the price versus other OLEDs, it's fantastic.
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Devin K. Verified
7 months ago
The best gaming upgrade I've ever made
The contrast is unreal. Playing dark, atmospheric games on this is a completely different experience from my old IPS. The curve wraps you in and 165Hz is buttery. I run a screen saver and hide the taskbar to be safe, but the burn-in warranty gives me peace of mind.
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From the community
QDoes it work well with an NVIDIA GPU even though it's FreeSync?
Yes. It is G-Sync Compatible certified, so variable refresh works correctly with recent NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort.
QIs the stand sturdy and fully adjustable?
The stand offers height, tilt, and swivel adjustment and is solid; you can also remove it for a 100x100 VESA mount if you prefer an arm.
Frequently asked
How is the AW3423DWF different from the AW3423DW?
The DWF uses AMD FreeSync Premium Pro instead of a hardware G-Sync Ultimate module, runs at 165Hz versus 175Hz, and costs less. Both share the same 34-inch QD-OLED panel and overall image quality.
Should I worry about OLED burn-in?
Burn-in is a real long-term risk with static content, but Alienware includes built-in mitigation features and a 3-year warranty that explicitly covers burn-in, which makes typical mixed gaming and media use low-risk.
Is 3440x1440 sharp enough on a 34-inch screen?
Yes for gaming and media, where the pixel density is comfortable, though it is not as crisp as a 4K display for fine text and detailed productivity work.