Gigabyte GS27FC
Score: 73/100
Alienware AW3425DWM
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Alienware AW3425DWM is a 34-inch curved ultrawide VA gaming monitor that combines a 180 Hz variable refresh rate, 1 ms response time and 95 % DCI-P3 color coverage. It offers deep contrast, extensive ergonomics and a rich feature set aimed at immersive gaming and multimedia use.
A 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor offering a native 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms MPRT response and HDR Ready support, but with limited ergonomic adjustments and modest brightness.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inches | 34 inchesbest | |
180 Hzbest | 180 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
250 nits | 400 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
108 %best | 95 % | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 34 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3440x1440 |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 400 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 108 % | 95 % |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 18 W | 32 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the GS27FC for its outstanding contrast, accurate colors and ultra-fast response, noting deep blacks and low input lag, while calling out the weak overdrive and backlight strobe artifacts.
Everyday users love the plug-and-play simplicity, aggressive price-to-performance ratio and immersive curved display, but complain about the limited ergonomics and stand stability.
Professional reviewers rate the AW3425DWM at 4.5/5, lauding its deep contrast, high refresh rate and accurate color reproduction. They view it as a balanced, premium-performance ultrawide that delivers an immersive experience without the price premium of QD-OLED panels, though they note its modest peak brightness and occasional VA-related smearing.
Everyday users echo the professional praise, highlighting the monitor's immersive curvature, vivid colors and ergonomic stand. Common praise centers on gaming immersion, color pop, and console mode convenience, while recurring complaints focus on dark-scene smearing, lack of speakers and the understated RGB lighting.
“"Plug and play" - Newegg”
“"Great price for a person on a budget with great features" - Newegg”
“"Games look amazing" - Newegg”
