Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" Black
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
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
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier gaming monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate. Verified buyers consistently call it the best monitor they've ever used, noting excellent build quality and responsiveness. Minor drawbacks include a glossy screen that can reflect light, potential text clarity issues due to the subpixel layout, and a lack of included VESA screws, but these are far outweighed by the exceptional gaming and media experience. The Neo Proximity Sensor and OLED Care features provide peace of mind against burn-in, making it a highly recommended investment for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Stunning 4K QD-OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Buttery-smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent build quality
- Fast 0.03ms response time
Cons
- Glossy screen causes reflections
- Text clarity issues due to subpixel layout
- No VESA screws included
- VESA mount adds extra depth
- Neo Proximity Sensor unreliable at times
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Alienware AW3425DWM 34" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 80W★ |
| Weight | 9.51 kg | 7.44 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27" BLACK 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
