Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2" Interstellar Indigo 2026
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2" Interstellar Indigo 2026
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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34-inch ultrawide 1440p monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, praised for its great value and versatility for both gaming and productivity. Users highlight the excellent contrast, high refresh rate, and built-in USB hub, but note that HDR looks washed out and ghosting or overshoot can occur if settings aren't tuned properly. The monitor requires some adjustment for different content types, but once configured, it delivers a solid experience for the price.
Pros
- Great value for money
- High 165Hz refresh rate
- Excellent contrast and colors
- Built-in USB hub
- Versatile for gaming and productivity
Cons
- HDR looks washed out
- Ghosting and overshoot issues
- Requires frequent adjustments per content
- Variable Overdrive doesn't work as intended
- Dark colors could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34.2" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 550 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 37W | 35W★ |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 9.01 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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.
