Best Overall
ASUS
SetupArc9.3
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
A 4K/240Hz QD-OLED that's exceptional for gaming and doubles as a stunning creative display.
- Screen Size32"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate240 Hz
Price
$950–$1,100
Editor's Pick
Desk Setup · Monitors
Alienware AW3423DWF
9.1Score
$699
Best price at Manufacturer
The value QD-OLED ultrawide: 34" 3440×1440, 165Hz, True Black HDR and massive immersion.
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GamingGeneral UseMultitasking
Quick verdict
The value QD-OLED ultrawide: 34" 3440×1440, 165Hz, True Black HDR and massive immersion.
Best for
GamingGeneral UseMultitasking
Why we like it
The Alienware AW3423DWF wraps a 34-inch 3440×1440 QD-OLED panel in an 1800R curve at 165Hz with 0.1ms response and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400. Based on specifications and current third-party testing, it remains the go-to value ultrawide OLED, delivering huge immersion and contrast for both gaming and cinematic work.
- 34" 3440×1440 QD-OLED
- 1800R curve, 165Hz
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- 0.1ms response
Pros & cons
What we like
- 34" QD-OLED, 165Hz, True Black HDR
- Excellent value for OLED ultrawide
- FreeSync Premium Pro + G-Sync compatible
Worth noting
- 1440p vertical height only
- No USB-C charging
- Full-screen brightness limited (~250 nits)
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance9.0
Design9.0
Features8.0
Compatibility8.0
Value10.0
Key specifications
- Screen Size
- 34" (Ultrawide)
- Resolution
- 3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
- Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- Panel Type
- QD-OLED
- Aspect Ratio
- 21:9
- Response Time
- 0.1 ms (GtG)
- Brightness
- 1000 nits (peak)
- HDR
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color Coverage
- 99.3% DCI-P3
- USB-C
- No (USB data hub only)
- Thunderbolt
- No
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 2.0
- DisplayPort
- 2 × DP 1.4
- Adaptive Sync
- FreeSync Premium Pro / G-Sync Compatible
- VESA Mount
- 100 × 100
- Speakers
- No
- Height Adjustable
- Yes
Who should buy it
Gamers and multitaskers who want an immersive curved QD-OLED ultrawide at a fair price.
Who should skip it
People with shallow desks, and buyers who want single-cable USB-C or the sharpest text for all-day office work.
Why choose this over the alternatives?
On price: This sits mid-range among the 12 monitors we track on price.
- It ties for the strongest Value score in this group.
- It costs less than everything here that scores above it, by reference price.
Cheaper alternative
You gain: Typically about $200 less by reference price.
You give up: You give up a stronger Design score by going this way.
Worth stepping up to
SetupArc9.2
$640–$870Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
A different balance for general use if the budget stretches.
You gain: Adds USB-C and Thunderbolt.
You give up: Typically about $50 more by reference price.
Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.
Compare with similar products
| Specification | Alienware AW3423DWFThis product | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetupArc Score | 9.1 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Price | $699 | $950–$1,100 | From $642 |
| Screen Size | 34" (Ultrawide) | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS Black |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms (GtG) | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 5 ms (GtG) |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (peak) | — | 450 nits (DisplayHDR 600) |
Head-to-head comparisons
Where this ranks
Where to buy
Live prices vary — we surface the lowest we've recorded. Tap through to check the current price.
- Manufacturer Best PricePrice may be out of date$699
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Final verdict
9.1Score
For gamers and multitaskers who want one immersive curved canvas with OLED contrast, the AW3423DWF is still the reference value pick. Great for play and media; mind OLED care for heavy static desktop use.
Alternatives to consider
Editor's Pick
Dell
SetupArc9.2
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
The single-cable productivity monitor to beat: 4K, Thunderbolt 4, 140W charging, KVM and Ethernet in one.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate120 Hz
Price from
From $642
Editor's Pick
Alienware
SetupArc9.0
Alienware AW2725DF
360Hz QD-OLED with True Black HDR — elite motion clarity and contrast for gaming.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate360 Hz
Price
$690
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