Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
Dell S2425HS 23.8" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" 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
Dell S2425HS 23.8" Silver 2024
The Dell S2425HS monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and smooth 100Hz refresh rate. Users are particularly impressed by the built-in 5W speakers, which deliver surprisingly rich and clear sound for integrated monitor audio. The height-adjustable stand is praised for its flexibility and ease of assembly, making it a great value for both home office and photography work.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Smooth 100Hz refresh rate
- Surprisingly good built-in speakers
- Flexible height-adjustable stand
Cons
- Limited bass from built-in speakers
- No outer packaging for shipping
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | Dell S2425HS 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 8 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 37W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 3.19 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Dell S2425HS 23.8" Silver 2024
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (34th percentile)
Pricing
Dell S2425HS 23.8" Silver 2024 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
