
Alienware AW3425DW
Score: 89/100
Acer Predator X34
Score: 96/100Rankings

A premium 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor featuring a Mini-LED IPS panel, 200 Hz refresh, 0.5 ms response, and HDR1000 brightness, delivering immersive performance with extensive ergonomics, though it shows some blooming and UI quirks.

The Alienware AW3425DW is a 34.2-inch ultrawide QD-OLED monitor delivering 240 Hz refresh, 0.03 ms response and a wide DCI-P3 color gamut. It excels in gaming and content creation but lacks built-in audio and carries typical OLED burn-in concerns.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
34.2 inchesbest | 34 inches | |
240 Hzbest | 200 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.03 msbest | 0.5 ms |
250 nits | 450 nitsbest | |
— | 100,000,000best | |
108 %best | 99 % | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 34.2 inches | 34 inches |
Panel Type | QD-OLED | IPS |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 240 Hz | 200 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 0.03 ms | 0.5 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 450 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 108 % | 99 % |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | false | true |


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Professional reviewers consistently praise the AW3425DW for its near-perfect balance of gaming performance and color accuracy. Tom's Hardware, Windows Central and others highlight the QD-OLED panel's vibrant colors, infinite contrast and 240 Hz refresh rate, while noting the lack of Dolby Vision, absence of built-in audio and the usual OLED burn-in concerns.
Everyday users love the monitor's eye-catching colors, ultra-smooth 240 Hz gameplay and the convenience of the AlienFX lighting. They appreciate the all-in-one suitability for gaming and photo/video editing, but common complaints echo the experts: missing audio outputs, occasional stand wobble, and worries about OLED burn-in.

Professional reviewers, notably Tom's Hardware, hail the X34 X0bmiiphux as a flagship ultrawide LCD that rivals OLED in brightness and contrast. They praise its 1152-zone Mini LED backlight, Quantum Dot layer, 99% DCI-P3 coverage and "killer" HDR performance, while noting the lack of G-Sync Ultimate is not a major drawback.
Everyday users love the monitor's immersive curvature, exceptional HDR brightness, and solid build quality. USB-C convenience and the wide screen for multitasking receive frequent compliments. Common complaints focus on blooming in dark scenes, a sluggish OSD menu, and the need to use DisplayPort or USB-C for the full 200 Hz refresh rate.
“The colors pop like nothing I've seen before”

“Perfect for both gaming and photo editing-no need to switch monitors”

“The 240 Hz feels incredibly smooth in fast-paced shooters”
