Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2020
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
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2020
The ASUS 17.3" portable monitor receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its build quality, sharp image, and portability, several verified buyers report significant issues with renewed units, including missing components like the smart case and charger, screen distortion, and even dead-on-arrival units. The value proposition is debated, with some finding the renewed discount worthwhile and others warning to buy new instead.
Pros
- Build quality
- Sharp image
- Portability
- Good refresh rate
- Compact design
Cons
- Missing components in renewed units
- Screen distortion on one side
- Dead on arrival risk
- No DisplayPort
- No G-Sync without DP
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 17.3" |
| 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 | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 3 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 37W | 10W★ |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 1.06 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2020
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average display (21st percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2020
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.
