For the price, I personally think this monitor is unbeatable (that’s obviously based on my set up ofc) If you’re looking for the following then get this monitor: •180Hz refresh (Via DP) •Smooth textures and lighting. •Immersive as heck! •Having multiple windows open. •The tilt/height adjustment is perfect (For me) •Great modern design. •Cheapest in category (that I could find) •Packaging was insanely good. Possible Cons: •Bloom in areas. Non Oled, don’t expect the darkest/truest of blacks. (Can be adjusted to fix most of the bloom via picture settings though) •180Hz is maximum, if you need more (for esport games for example) I would look elsewhere. •3440x1440p (Wide) So, make sure your gpu won’t be bottlenecked!!!!! •Non RGB on back (Not an issue for me) but I know some people care a lot for monitors having it. Also, I didn’t see it in description, however I can confirm, it does come with: HDMI cable & DP 1.4 cable.
Jesse B · 2026-04-24 · via amazon
★★★★★Excellent Monitor for Home Office!
Best monitor choice for my needs. I do primarily a lot of Excel files (with Visual Basic), PDFs, email, family photo and video editing. I’m retired so not into gaming though I own several gaming consoles. I build a new PC every 4-5 years and I wanted to step up from my 28” 1080p monitor without using dual monitors as I used dozens throughout my work career. My primary goal was being able to open at least 2 full width documents without having to scale them down (normally 80%). I usually have an Edge window open as well streaming news. With this monitor I have the display scaled to 125% in Windows (my eyes not what they used to be) and I can keep documents scaled at 100%! Glad I went the ultra-wide 1440p route and though the screen is much wider it actually cleared up a lot of desk space with its stand design. I tried 2 different 32” 4K IPS monitors but both made me sick if I used them too long. One was a LG and its stand and function were subpar compared to this one. Dell has another almost identical ultra-wide not geared toward gaming (S3425DW 120Hz) with USB-C (Displayport 1.4 compatible) but no dedicated Displayports. I decided to go with the Alienware as my primary computer is a desktop though I also use a laptop for travelling. If your primary PC is a laptop you may want the Dell which was $50 more when I bought this. Since there is no built-in speakers I bought an inexpensive small sound bar at the same time. The monitor stand on this is one of the best and easiest I have used (height and forward/back tilt) though no side to side tilt but not needed for my use. Just make sure to never grab /carry from the sides as it may damage the screen. The base is minimal and frees up a lot of desk space. The speaker I bought fits well sitting on the stand base. The curvature may take a while to get used to but almost required for this wide of a monitor if using at normal desk distances. The On/Off button IS the LED light on the bottom far right. The OSD toggle is directly in the center bottom and the easiest menu I have used to date. It took me some time to set it up to my liking and so far this works best for me: Monitor: Preset – MOBA/RTS Smart HDR – Off Dark Stabilizer – 2 Brightness – 60 (though occasionally change based on lighting conditions as near a window) Contrast – 75 Windows 11 Pro: Scaling 125% (though occasional take to 150%) Frequency: 120 Hz (tried all up to the max 180) Included in the box: Both Displayport 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 cables, USB Type A to B upstream cable, power cord and very basic instructions (I had to download the manual to find the Power Button)! There are 2 downstream USB ports left bottom. One says charging but both appear to charge my cell. The Dell version has a push down exposing the 2 USB ports facing forward (I believe 1 Type A and 1 Type C). I was able to plug my USB speaker into the LEFT port and it works great. Only gripe is both USB ports are Type A.
JFixit · 2026-03-04 · via amazon
★★★★★Epic monitor.
This thing is beautiful. The resolution is great and the refresh rate is fast. The curve adds a great 3d affect and the screen is just massive. If you can find it on sale it's a must buy. It is very heavy but very durable. I will note it's not an OLED so you won't get inky blacks but for the price it's awesome.
Let me be VERY clear: This is a GREAT budget curved monitor. If you want that immersive wrap-around gaming feel without selling a kidney, this thing delivers. The colors are solid, the brightness is clean, and the curve makes you feel just a little more important than you actually are. Now here’s where I messed up. I made the fatal, unforgivable, absolutely rookie mistake of putting this beautiful, innocent, perfectly fine monitor directly next to an OLED. Listen… If you’ve never compared a normal panel to OLED side-by-side, DO NOT START NOW. Save yourself. Save your expectations. Save your wallet. Because the moment I powered up my OLED and saw those deep blacks, explosive colors, and “I can see into another dimension” contrast, the AW3425DWM never stood a chance. It was like parking a Honda next to a Ferrari — the Honda is great, reliable, budget-friendly… but guess what I’m driving home in? Gameplay on the AW3425DWM was genuinely enjoyable. But once the OLED lit up next to it, my eyes said: “Nope. Not doing this. Return it.” And that’s exactly what I did. So here’s my official verdict: 👍 If you’re NOT comparing it to an OLED: This monitor is fantastic for the price. Great curved experience, solid colors, fast response, everything you’d want in a mid-tier setup. 👎 If you ARE comparing it to an OLED: You’re going to cry, pack it up, and send it back like I did. Alienware makes awesome stuff — but OLED is a different universe. Once you cross over, there’s no coming back.
Eric Babcock · 2025-11-18 · via amazon
★★★★★Noob review with no fancy terminology lol
So I'm a complete noob when it comes to this. I like to just plug in my PS5 and have have fun smooth and quick gameplay. I like vibrant colors. The monitor search was daunting. So this review is from someone who has little knowledge on the monitor world. I came from a Samsung Odyssey G3. It was a good monitor but had meh colors. It was fast and I never struggled with refresh rate. My cat decided to Bruce Lee it off my desk. So I got this Alienware. It is noticeably better in most every way. The screen is definitely brighter. The color is more vibrant. Not sure what everyone means by bleeding blacks and blacks looking like gray. Mine was dialed out of the box. Cyberpunk, elden ring, sniper elite 5. They all looks incredible and have very fine details. The refresh rate is good and I can't tell a difference. The only issue I have with this monitor is the sheer size of it. It's massive. It stretches the game to fit the screen which causes things to look kinda weird. Not my favorite but I'll deal. I got this on sale. I would not have paid over $300 for it. I think it is 100% a $300 monitor.
