XDA Developers95
XDA considers it one of the best gaming monitors, with RGB stripe text clarity, bright penta tandem panel and low price.
Alienware AW3426DW
5 expert reviews#1 of 18 computer monitors
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recommend
recommend
Best for: Top pick, narrowly
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Alienware AW3426DW, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: performance.
Reviewed by XDA Developers, PC Gamer, TweakTown and 2 more
The catch: There is no KVM or audio jack, and it uses DisplayPort 1.4 only.
Critics agree
Scores run from 90 to 95All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Alienware AW3426DW?
PC Gamer91
PC Gamer finds a very good implementation of new QD-OLED tech at a lower price, though the MSI rival offers a bit more.
TweakTown91
A 280Hz Penta Tandem QD-OLED ultrawide with superb gaming performance at a competitive price, marred only by limited USB-C and no KVM.
Tom's Hardware90
Tom's Hardware presents this ultrawide OLED as a premium gaming experience at a value price.
Tom's Guide90
Tom's Guide calls it phenomenal and its highest recommendation, though it is only a minor upgrade over last year's model.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Performance2 of 5
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Common questions
Is the Alienware AW3426DW worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. There is no KVM or audio jack, and it uses DisplayPort 1.4 only.
Do critics agree about the Alienware AW3426DW?
Critics agree: scores range from 90 (Tom's Hardware) to 95 (XDA Developers), a spread of 5 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Alienware AW3426DW?
The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP (critic score 91), best for competitive gaming.