LG 34WR55QK-B
Score: 85/100
Alienware AW3425DWM
Score: 74/100Rankings
The LG 34WR55QK-B is a 34-inch UltraWide curved VA monitor that delivers a sharp 3440×1440 display, 100 Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support, with a powerful 65 W USB-C connection and solid ergonomic adjustments.
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.
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34 inchesbest | 34 inchesbest | |
100 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 1 msbest |
300 nits | 400 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
99 %best | 95 % | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
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Display(4) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 180 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 400 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 99 % | 95 % |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the monitor's productivity-focused feature set, noting the excellent resolution, 100 Hz refresh rate and USB-C convenience, but caution that the VA panel's response time and modest HDR brightness limit its suitability for competitive gaming.
Everyday users love the multitasking real-estate and USB-C convenience, while repeatedly mentioning eye-comfort features as a plus; common complaints focus on the lack of swivel, limited HDR brightness and occasional motion blur.
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.
“Perfect for coding and video editing - I can have my IDE, browser, and terminal open side by side.”
“USB-C charging my MacBook Pro while displaying full resolution is a game-changer.”
“The curvature really pulls me into the game.”
