Alienware AW3425DW vs Alienware AW3423DWF
Alienware AW3425DW (#3) vs Alienware AW3423DWF (#4, best value): in our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors scoring the Alienware AW3425DW totals 9.4/10 and the Alienware AW3423DWF 9.3/10, the Alienware AW3425DW leading on Speed and Features and the Alienware AW3423DWF on Value.
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Side by side
| Alienware AW3425DW | Alienware AW3423DWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34.2" 21:9, 1800R curve | — |
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz |
| Panel | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.1ms GtG |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible | — |
| Inputs | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), 2x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Stand | Height / tilt / swivel | — |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
How they differ in real use
Built from our ultrawide gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Alienware AW3425DW and the Alienware AW3423DWF made our Top 5 Ultrawide Gaming Monitors, at #3 and #4 (best value). A generation newer than the AW3423DWF below it: the same 34" 3440x1440 QD-OLED format with an 1800R curve, but at 240Hz instead of 165Hz with a 0.03ms response, plus two HDMI 2.1 inputs and both FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatible certification. PCGamesN scores it 9/10 and singles out text far sharper than early QD-OLED panels, and RTINGS reports near-instantaneous response times at any refresh rate. It sits below the 45" LG on sheer size and immersion and costs more than the AW3423DWF, and it has no USB-C video input or KVM switch; in a bright room its blacks take on a purple tint. QD-OLED ultrawide at the most accessible price. 34" 165Hz with excellent colors, the gateway to premium ultrawide gaming.
We score ultrawide gaming monitors on Immersion (30%), Image Quality (25%), Speed (25%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Alienware AW3425DW totals 9.4 out of 10 and the Alienware AW3423DWF 9.3. The widest gap is Speed, where the Alienware AW3425DW scores 9.8 against 9 for the Alienware AW3423DWF: refresh and response. Value also separates them: 10 for the Alienware AW3423DWF versus 8.5 for the Alienware AW3425DW.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the Alienware AW3425DW versus 165Hz on the Alienware AW3423DWF; Response Time: 0.03ms GtG on the Alienware AW3425DW versus 0.1ms GtG on the Alienware AW3423DWF. They match on Resolution, Panel and HDR.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the Alienware AW3425DW for 34" QD-OLED at 3440x1440 and 240Hz and 0.03ms GtG response with near-instantaneous transitions at any refresh rate (RTINGS); the most common complaint is blacks look purplish and glare is hard to control in a bright room. Owners praise the Alienware AW3423DWF for 34" QD-OLED and 165Hz at 3440x1440; the most common complaint is only 165Hz (vs 175Hz sibling).
Alienware AW3425DW
- 34" QD-OLED at 3440x1440 and 240Hz
- 0.03ms GtG response with near-instantaneous transitions at any refresh rate (RTINGS)
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 with a rated 1,000-nit peak in small highlights
- FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatible certified
- Blacks look purplish and glare is hard to control in a bright room
- Full-screen SDR brightness of about 250 nits trails LCD monitors
- No USB-C video input, KVM switch or built-in speakers
Alienware AW3423DWF
- 34" QD-OLED
- 165Hz at 3440x1440
- 0.1ms response
- Excellent colors
- Only 165Hz (vs 175Hz sibling)
- No G-Sync module
- Text fringing at edges
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW3425DW is the better fit for single-player and sim gamers who want fast OLED motion and upgraders from a 165-175Hz QD-OLED ultrawide; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Speed and Features. The Alienware AW3423DWF is the better fit for qD-OLED on a budget and immersive gaming, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The Alienware AW3425DW is a poor fit for bright, sunlit rooms; the Alienware AW3423DWF is a poor fit for maximum refresh rate.
Choose the Alienware AW3425DW if
- Single-player and sim gamers who want fast OLED motion
- Upgraders from a 165-175Hz QD-OLED ultrawide
- Setups that need two HDMI 2.1 inputs for a PC and a console
Skip it if
- Bright, sunlit rooms
- Buyers who need USB-C laptop charging or a KVM switch
Choose the Alienware AW3423DWF if
- QD-OLED on a budget
- Immersive gaming
- Color-critical work
Skip it if
- Maximum refresh rate
- Text-heavy productivity
Common questions
Is the Alienware AW3425DW better than the Alienware AW3423DWF?
In our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors ranking the Alienware AW3425DW scores higher overall, 9.4 to 9.3, with the biggest advantage in Speed. The Alienware AW3423DWF is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the Alienware AW3425DW and the Alienware AW3423DWF?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the Alienware AW3425DW versus 165Hz on the Alienware AW3423DWF. In use, the gap that matters most is Speed (9.8 vs 9 in our scoring): refresh and response.