Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2" Interstellar Indigo 2026
Alienware
94 Overall Score
vs
HP Series 5 Pro 527pm 27" Sleek Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
HP
66 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2" Interstellar Indigo 2026
92 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
This OLED ultrawide monitor is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning colors, true blacks, and immersive curve. Users describe it as a premium, high-end display that enhances gaming and movie watching, though some note that not all games are optimized for the ultrawide aspect ratio. The main drawbacks mentioned are the high price and occasional shipping damage, but overall, it's considered a worthwhile investment.
Pros
- Vibrant OLED colors
- True black levels
- Immersive ultrawide curve
- Smooth high refresh rate
- Premium build quality
Cons
- High price
- Not all games optimized for ultrawide
- Shipping damage risk
Picture quality 7
Ultrawide experience 5
Gaming performance 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Shipping damage 1
HP Series 5 Pro 527pm 27" Sleek Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
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Scores
Office
Gaming
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Professional
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Portable
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2" | HP Series 5 Pro 527pm 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | No |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | VESA Mount |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 37W★ | 100W |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 7.88 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2" Interstellar Indigo 2026
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
HP Series 5 Pro 527pm 27" Sleek Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2" Interstellar Indigo 2026
HP Series 5 Pro 527pm 27" Sleek Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2"
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
