Asus PA32QCV Thunderbolt
Score: 84/100
Alienware AW3425DW
Score: 87/100Rankings
The Alienware AW3425DW is a 34.2-inch curved QD-OLED ultrawide monitor with a blazing 240 Hz refresh rate and near-instant 0.03 ms response, providing immersive HDR gaming. Its substantial weight and lack of integrated speakers may deter users seeking portability or all-in-one solutions. Targeted at elite gamers and creators demanding top-tier visual performance.
The ASUS ProArt PA32QCV is a 31.5-inch 6K IPS monitor offering industry-leading color accuracy, high brightness, and Thunder-bolt 4 connectivity for professional creators. Its heavyweight design, matte coating and lack of local dimming are trade-offs. Best suited for color-critical workflows.
| Attribute | | |
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31.5 inches | 34.2 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 240 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 0.03 msbest |
600 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
3,000 | 1,500,000best | |
— | 1best | |
100 %best | 100 %best | |
1best | 1best |
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Display(7) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 31.5 inches | 34.2 inches |
Resolution | 6016x3384 | 3440x1440 |
Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 0.03 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 600 nits | 250 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 1500000 |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 9.3 kg | 8.14 kg |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 714x618x240 mm mm | 231.9x555.94x805.43 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the PA32QCV for its industry-leading 6K resolution, superb color accuracy (Delta E < 2) and high brightness, noting that its ergonomic features and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity boost productivity. However, they point out the aggressive matte finish that hazes text, the need to calibrate the sRGB mode, and the lack of local dimming which keeps HDR contrast behind OLED or mini-LED rivals.
Everyday users echo the pros, highlighting the razor-sharp 6K detail and reliable color reproduction for creative workflows. The main complaints revolve around the matte coating that makes text appear hazy and the monitor's weight, while a few users mention the need to adjust the sRGB color temperature.
Professional reviewers regard the AW3425DW as a flagship gaming display, lauding its QD-OLED panel for unrivaled contrast and color fidelity, while the 240 Hz refresh and 0.03 ms response deliver elite responsiveness.
