100
Christian Eberle
Tom's Hardware
“With super smooth motion and very low input lag, it’s hard to imagine a better gaming monitor.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Stunning QD-OLED color fidelity
- Deep blacks with excellent contrast
- High peak brightness of 1000 nits
- 165 Hz refresh rate with adaptive sync support
- Perfect black levels in dark rooms
- Near-instantaneous response time
Points of Contention
- Limited HDR performance beyond DisplayHDR 400
- USB-C upstream port only supports video passthrough
- Noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates
- Still expensive at $1,099
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics90
Zackery Cuevas
PCMag
“With a slight price drop and a switch from Nvidia G‑Sync to AMD FreeSync, Alienware's latest 34-inch QD‑OLED is still one of the best curved gaming monitors on the market.”
90
Matthew S. Smith
PCWorld
“Make no mistake: This is the ultrawide gaming monitor to buy.”
90
Chris Coke
IGN
“At $1,099, it’s still expensive, but this QD-OLED ultrawide is one of the best gaming monitors you can buy and is destined to impress.”
88
Jake Thauvette, Nicholas Di Giovanni, Yannick Khong
RTINGS
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is a high-performing ultrawide gaming monitor with strong image quality and features. It stands out as a top choice for gamers seeking a premium curved display experience.
