{"id":279105,"date":"2025-06-07T10:20:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T10:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/a-good-refresh-of-a-great-monitor\/"},"modified":"2025-06-07T10:20:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T10:20:27","slug":"a-good-refresh-of-a-great-monitor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=279105","title":{"rendered":"A Good Refresh of a Great Monitor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-key-points\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom key-points\" id=\"custom_block_0\">\n<h3 class=\"title icon i-list\">Summary<\/h3>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content key-points\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n                                        The Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW) brings a higher refresh rate and new base design to a tried-and-true curved ultrawide gaming monitor.\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        The new base design has a small desk footprint, especially compared to the prior model&#8217;s large V-shaped base, though it does result in a slightly more wobbly screen.\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        Alienware could have been more ambitious with this monitor, including features like Dolby Vision, DisplayPort 2.1, and a smaller bezel.\n                        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m in two minds about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-QD-OLED-Curved-Gaming-Monitor\/dp\/B0F6724X5N\/?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU2013546&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Falienware-aw3425dw-review%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Authority\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW)<\/a>. It\u2019s another excellent refresh to the brand\u2019s line of curved ultrawide monitors, which ultimately matters most. But, as someone who uses the previous iteration daily, it plays things too safe to be particularly exciting.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic large \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"ddff-4993-b26698593b22\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column large\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Dell&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"420\" height=\"420\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW).\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlienware<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Screen Size<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t34-inches<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Display Technology<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQD-OLED<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>HDR<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes (HDR10)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description default\">A 34-inch 1440p QD-OLED curved ultrawide monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a small base that reduces its desktop footprint.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-ddff-4993-b26698593b22\" name=\"extra-content-ddff-4993-b26698593b22\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card-pros-cons-content\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-pros-cons\">\n\t<strong class=\"sub-title\">Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-divider\">\n<div>\n<ul class=\"pro-list\">\n<li class=\"icon\">New base design frees up desk space<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">240 Hz and .03 ms offer a performance bump<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Vibrant QD-OLED screen<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Immersive and use-case flexible curvature<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"con-list\">\n<li class=\"icon\">No Dolby Vision<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Display is slightly loose<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Feels overall unambitious<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"4f96-4fd1-b79ce23686c9\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"dc-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/how-we-test-and-review-products\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-featured-4-pin-single-size-featured-secondary\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=422&amp;h=268&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=422&amp;h=268&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=310&amp;h=220&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=310&amp;h=220&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=720&amp;h=400&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=720&amp;h=400&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=432&amp;h=260&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=432&amp;h=260&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"2100\" height=\"1400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Person testing the performance of a laptop\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\">See Our Process<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/how-we-test-and-review-products\/\" title=\"How We Test and Review Products at How-To Geek\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tHow We Test and Review Products at How-To Geek<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">We go hands-on with every product to ensure it&#8217;s worth your time and money.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"price-and-availability\">\n                        Price and Availability<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>The Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW) retails for $799.99 and comes with a power cord, one DisplayPort 1.4 cable, one HDMI 2.1 cable, one USB-A to USB-B 5 Gbps cable, and a microfiber cloth. All the cables measure 5.9 feet long.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic large \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"a86c-4aa6-8a5e54cc7ad1\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlienware<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Screen Size<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t34-inches<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Display Technology<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQD-OLED<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>HDR<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes (HDR10)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Resolution<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3440 x 1440<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Aspect Ratio<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21:9<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Refresh Rate<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t240 Hz<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Variable Refresh<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Response Time<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.03 ms<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Ports<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHDMI 2.1 (2), DisplayPort 1.4 (1), USB-A (1), USB-B (1), USB-C (1)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Screen Brightness<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1000 nits<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Weight<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t17.95 pounds (with stand)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Mounting Options<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncluded base\/arm<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Sound<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Adjustment<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTilt, Height, Slant, Swivel<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Tilt<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.5 degrees to 21 degrees<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Dimensions<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t21.85 inches (max height), 32.05 inches (monitor width) 10.63 x 9.13 inches (base)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>RGB Lighting<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes (on back and around power button)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-a86c-4aa6-8a5e54cc7ad1\" name=\"extra-content-a86c-4aa6-8a5e54cc7ad1\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"a-smaller-base-makes-a-big-difference\">\n                        A Smaller Base Makes a Big Difference<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Tim Rattray \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The base of the Alienware AW3425DW curved ultrawide gaming monitor, with a Keychron P1 HE and a Razer Viper V3 Pro.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9600.jpeg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Tim Rattray \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Alienware overhauled the design of all its monitors as a <a href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?exclusive=1&amp;publisher_slug=howtogeek&amp;u1=UUhtgUeUpU2013546&amp;article_name=I+Love+This+Alienware+Ultrawide+Monitor%2C+Even+if+I+Wish+It+Were+More+Ambitious&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Falienware-aw3425dw-review%2F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2Fmonitor-madness-alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitors%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">30th anniversary initiative<\/a>, but I feel that gimmicky branding does the glow-up a disservice as the AW3425DW saves a ton of desk space while looking sleeker than ever.<\/p>\n<p>The base has a tiny footprint of 10.63 x 9.13 inches and sits almost entirely behind the screen. It\u2019s the exact same design I loved in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-QD-OLED-Gaming-Monitor-AW2725Q\/dp\/B0F148HG5M\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ANCVS0DRMJHE&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AvlNL1145hDncS-Ysq1Ij4pF1DJlMBUh_Py9QniQlfSCUQ1gDNQqF4GKyotun1sOtuZCtRHVI7Mst8r5lyNHYA1RhVyxcPDnz97dLmStkxNncCNeEdxM3WtpGHY6ajNGLOLTP5P_mBI5jDLNNfKwMq4zy8bDP1hx6TXx0sMuJs1M7AFMRzTV2Xx4bGarzYxh2tRq5Q5tlr7R90Dbj3znjoFAlQPssda_ebMlkbG7-XoQZIPCYBWdbz1VPQKcRS2bMWzg4CmynMmsfcgZszYGEZjh0VTvPCK3-aZspQ3CefI.HcA_WqM0mEuAq0ay-5hB2SBPsFUqRMt5nEuJOXwaGpo&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Alienware+AW2725Q&amp;qid=1748579770&amp;s=electronics&amp;sprefix=alienware+aw2725q%2Celectronics%2C155&amp;sr=1-1&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5998aa40-ec6f-4947-a68f-cd087fee0848&amp;tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU2013546&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Falienware-aw3425dw-review%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Authority\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">Alienware AW2725Q<\/a> when I reviewed that monitor earlier this year, though it\u2019s a little more impressive here given the size of the ultrawide display. More importantly, it\u2019s a major upgrade from the V-shaped legs that jut out of the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?exclusive=1&amp;publisher_slug=howtogeek&amp;u1=UUhtgUeUpU2013546&amp;article_name=I+Love+This+Alienware+Ultrawide+Monitor%2C+Even+if+I+Wish+It+Were+More+Ambitious&amp;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Falienware-aw3425dw-review%2F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dell.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Falienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dwf%2Fapd%2F210-bfrp%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">AW3423DWF (the former curved ultrawide model)<\/a>. Swapping in the new monitor immediately made my desk feel less chaotically cluttered while freeing up space for my keyboard and mouse pad. It\u2019s easily my favorite thing about the AW3425DW.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"057c-4310-8783d7d9bac6\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"dc-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/alienware-27-4k-qd-oled-aw2725q-review\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-featured-4-pin-single-size-featured-secondary\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=422&amp;h=268&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=422&amp;h=268&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=310&amp;h=220&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=310&amp;h=220&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=720&amp;h=400&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=720&amp;h=400&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=432&amp;h=260&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=432&amp;h=260&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Indiana Jones on an Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q).\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/03\/img_8886.jpeg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\">Related<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/alienware-27-4k-qd-oled-aw2725q-review\/\" title=\"Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) Review: A New Standard for Pixel Density\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tAlienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q) Review: A New Standard for Pixel Density<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">It&#8217;s all about the pixel density, baby.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is a minor trade-off in how the screen wobbles when touched. It feels a touch less secure than the previous design and is prone to shake if the surface it\u2019s on isn\u2019t sturdy. It didn\u2019t feel insecure and didn\u2019t cause me any issues, so this shouldn\u2019t prove an issue for most people. I\u2019d take a slightly less fastened screen in exchange for a smaller base any day, so Alienware made the right choice here.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the overall visual design of the AW3425DW, the navy blue that Alienware has implemented across its 2025 lineup of monitors retains its mature flair. It\u2019s dark-toned enough that it\u2019ll blend in with black color-coordinated setups. I do wish Alienware offered black and white variants to accommodate the preferences of different users, but I\u2019m also glad to see the brand shaking gaming peripheral stereotypes.<\/p>\n<p>One design aspect of Alienware really needs to reassess in its monitors is the thick, uneven bezel around the screen with branding on the bottom. When direct competitors like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0DCWMS4HC?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU2013546&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Falienware-aw3425dw-review%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Authority\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">LG 34GS95QE<\/a> offer uniform, thin bezels without branding, Alienware\u2019s approach feels a bit aged and tacky. It\u2019s not something I notice often while using the monitor, but it\u2019s a bit of an eye-sore otherwise.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"240-hz-meets-modern-standards\">\n                        240 Hz Meets Modern Standards<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Tim Rattray \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An Alienware AW3425DW curved ultrawide gaming monitor with Esquie flying over a face in the overworld of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on it.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9603.jpeg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Tim Rattray \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The AW3425DW features a 240 Hz refresh rate and .03 ms response time, up from the previous model\u2019s 165 Hz and .1 ms. This is the major performance enhancement that sets the two models apart and brings the monitor up to par with the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Potato-ready games which easily maintain 240 FPS, like <em>Balatro<\/em> and <em>Monster Train 2, <\/em>felt notably snappier. Others that my 4080 Super runs in ultrawide at more modest framerates, like <em>Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 <\/em>and <em>Doom: The Dark Ages,<\/em> still benefit from faster response times. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/839868\/do-you-really-need-g-sync-or-freesync-on-a-monitor\/\" target=\"_blank\">G-Sync<\/a> is doing its usual heavy lifting here by adjusting the framerate of the monitor to that of a game, so you\u2019re really only getting the full benefit of 240 Hz when your graphics card can support it.<\/p>\n<p>The HDMI ports got a bump up to 2.1 to support the increased refresh rate. One of these replaced one of the two DisplayPort 1.4 ports on the prior monitor. Unfortunately, DisplayPort didn\u2019t similarly get a bump to 2.1 here. Even if this monitor doesn\u2019t stand to benefit much from DisplayPort 2.1, the higher bandwidth would still have provided a slight performance gain that would\u2019ve kept the DisplayPort port competitive. Other monitors in this category usually support DisplayPort 1.4, so I can\u2019t hold this against Alienware too much other than to say it adds to the sense the brand is playing catch-up rather than acting as an industry leader.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"fe26-45fb-a1908fd06968\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"dc-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/799781\/displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-featured-4-pin-single-size-featured-secondary\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=422&amp;h=268&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=422&amp;h=268&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=310&amp;h=220&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=310&amp;h=220&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=720&amp;h=400&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=720&amp;h=400&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=432&amp;h=260&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=432&amp;h=260&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"DisplayPort and HDMI ports on a graphics card.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/displayport-and-hdmi-ports-on-a-graphics-card.jpg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\">Related<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/799781\/displayport-vs-hdmi-which-is-better\/\" title=\"DisplayPort vs. HDMI: Which Is Better?\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tDisplayPort vs. HDMI: Which Is Better?<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Discover what&#8217;s best for gaming and how these connectors work in everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"where-are-the-hdr-upgrades\">\n                        Where Are the HDR Upgrades?<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Tim Rattray \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An Alienware AW3425DW curved ultrawide gaming monitor with a town in Siam from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on it in HDR.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9616.jpeg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Tim Rattray \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the major features of the Alienware AW2725Q was the inclusion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/734480\/what-is-dolby-vision\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dolby Vision HDR<\/a>. This technology differs from the more typical HDR10 by making brightness and color adjustments on a per-frame basis. In my experience, this results in a brighter, richer image. It\u2019s not a feature that every game with HDR supports, but enough now do that it should be a priority for manufacturers to support it in premium monitors.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, the AW3425DW doesn\u2019t include this feature despite Alienware implementing it elsewhere. This leaves the monitor with a QD-OLED panel that only differs from its predecessor in refresh rate. On the bright side, SDR content still looks vibrant, and with a maximum brightness of 1000 nits, the HDR is still pretty effective relative to what computer monitors typically offer. Plus, this is all building off the fact that the QD-OLED screen\u2019s perfect contrast already does a ton of heavy lifting to make content look great.<\/p>\n<p>One thing I\u2019m glad Alienware didn\u2019t change about the monitor is its 1800 R curvature. Whereas many curved monitors have sharper curves to increase immersion, this slightly flatter take still fills your field of view when you get up close and personal while also feeling natural from a distance. As someone who plays PC games with a controller often, this is important to me. I also personally feel pillarboxed aspect ratios read a bit better at a lower curvature. This is a major reason why I opt for Alienware\u2019s curved ultrawide monitors for my own use.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"6fbc-4257-853df209f6d8\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>\t\t<a class=\"dc-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/how-a-curved-ultrawide-monitor-changed-how-i-play-games\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-featured-4-pin-single-size-featured-secondary\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=422&amp;h=268&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=422&amp;h=268&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=310&amp;h=220&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=310&amp;h=220&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=720&amp;h=400&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=720&amp;h=400&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=432&amp;h=260&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=432&amp;h=260&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"2100\" height=\"1400\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dell Alienware AW3423DWF curved ultrawide monitor.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/alienware_aw3423dwf.jpg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\">Related<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/how-a-curved-ultrawide-monitor-changed-how-i-play-games\/\" title=\"How a Curved Ultrawide Monitor Changed How I Play Games\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tHow a Curved Ultrawide Monitor Changed How I Play Games<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">A curved widescreen monitor might be just what your gaming PC needs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"an-excellent-user-interface\">\n                        An Excellent User Interface<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>Controlling the user interfaces of computer monitors can be an absolute pain, but Alienware makes it easy with a clean menu design and a joystick-like nub that makes navigating it easy. Once you\u2019ve got a feel for the layout, it takes only seconds to jump in and tweak a setting.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to fiddle with hardware menus, the AlienFX app can make many of the same tweaks, largely without needing to plug in the USB-B cable. While the layout has room for improvement, it\u2019s good to have options.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-buy-the-alienware-34-240hz-qd-oled-aw3425dw\">\n                        Should You Buy the Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW)?<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Tim Rattray \\\/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An Alienware AW3425DW curved ultrawide gaming monitor with Esquie flying in the overworld of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on it.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2025\/05\/img_9597.jpeg\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Tim Rattray \/ How-To Geek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the market for an ultrawide gaming monitor, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-QD-OLED-Curved-Gaming-Monitor\/dp\/B0F6724X5N\/?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU2013546&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Falienware-aw3425dw-review%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Authority\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW)<\/a> is easily one of the best 1440p options. Its new design and higher refresh rate are great upgrades, and there aren\u2019t any meaningful downgrades for them. Buy this with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019re looking at the AW3425DW as an upgrade prospect from a last-gen monitor, that\u2019s a much tougher sell. The gains are minor compared to its hefty price tag. While I can appreciate the \u201cain\u2019t broke, don\u2019t fix\u201d mentality, I do hope Alienware takes some bolder swings next time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic large \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"df3c-45ea-ad7d029c64e2\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column large\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Dell&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/210-brrk.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=420&amp;h=420&amp;dpr=1\" 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class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Brand<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAlienware<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Screen Size<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t34-inches<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Display Technology<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQD-OLED<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>HDR<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes (HDR10)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description default\">A 34-inch 1440p QD-OLED curved ultrawide monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a small base that reduces its desktop footprint.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" 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