Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
Dell P2425HE 23.8" Black 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 P2425HE 23.8" Black 2024
The Dell P2425HE USB-C Hub Monitor is highly praised for its integrated dock, which reduces cable clutter and simplifies desk setups. Users appreciate the multiple connectivity options, including USB-C, DisplayPort, and HDMI, making it ideal for home offices. The monitor is easy to set up and offers a clean design, though some questions remain about specific refresh rate support.
Pros
- Integrated USB-C hub reduces cable clutter
- Multiple connectivity options (USB-C, DP, HDMI)
- Easy setup and clean design
- DisplayPort-out for daisy chaining
- USB-C Power Delivery support
Cons
- Limited refresh rate support (30Hz via HDMI)
- No information on 29.97Hz support
- Only 1080p resolution
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | Dell P2425HE 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 | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 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★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | No |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 37W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 3.69 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 P2425HE 23.8" Black 2024
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong portability (68th percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
Pricing
Dell P2425HE 23.8" Black 2024 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
