Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
This ultra-wide 34-inch curved monitor from Dell's Alienware line receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers. Users praise its excellent value for productivity, impressive 180Hz refresh rate, good color and brightness for a VA panel, and the practical stand design that frees up desk space. A few caveats include the non-OLED black levels (some bloom noted), the massive size requiring getting used to, and that a powerful GPU is needed to drive it at full potential. The consensus is that it is a fantastic buy, especially when found on sale.
Pros
- Excellent value for productivity
- 180Hz high refresh rate
- Good color and brightness for VA panel
- Space-saving practical stand design
- Immersive ultra-wide curved screen
Cons
- Non-OLED black levels with some bloom
- Massive size requires getting used to
- Needs powerful GPU for full potential
- No built-in speakers
- Both USB ports are Type A only
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
The Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" widescreen curved monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its immersive gaming experience, vibrant QD-OLED picture quality, and productivity benefits over dual-monitor setups. Users praise the easy installation, high refresh rate, and VRR support, though one reviewer reports a failure within 7 months. The Picture-by-Picture feature is confirmed for dual-computer use, and it is recommended for video editing on a Mac Studio.
Pros
- Immersive gaming experience
- Vibrant QD-OLED picture quality
- Easy installation
- High refresh rate and VRR support
- Productivity boost over dual monitors
Cons
- Reported failure within 7 months
- Requires strong GPU for high settings
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" | Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 49" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | — | VA★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 1,000 |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 92% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 9.51 kg★ | 15.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.
