LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B vs Alienware AW3425DW
LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B (#2, best premium) vs Alienware AW3425DW (#3): in our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors scoring the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B totals 9.5/10 and the Alienware AW3425DW 9.4/10, the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B leading on Immersion and Speed and the Alienware AW3425DW on Features and Value.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B | Alienware AW3425DW | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | QD-OLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Screen Size | — | 34.2" 21:9, 1800R curve |
| 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 LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and the Alienware AW3425DW made our Top 5 Ultrawide Gaming Monitors, at #2 (best premium) and #3. 45" WOLED ultrawide with 240Hz at 3440x1440. The sweet spot of size and resolution with LG's proven OLED technology and anti-glare coating. 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.
We score ultrawide gaming monitors on Immersion (30%), Image Quality (25%), Speed (25%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B totals 9.5 out of 10 and the Alienware AW3425DW 9.4. The widest gap is Immersion, where the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B scores 9.9 against 9 for the Alienware AW3425DW: curve and aspect ratio. Features also separates them: 8.5 for the Alienware AW3425DW versus 8 for the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B. The Alienware AW3425DW claws back ground on Value and Image Quality.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Panel: WOLED on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus QD-OLED on the Alienware AW3425DW. They match on Resolution, Refresh Rate, Response Time and HDR.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B for 45" WOLED 21:9 and 3440x1440 at 240Hz; the most common complaint is expensive. 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.
LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B
- 45" WOLED 21:9
- 3440x1440 at 240Hz
- 0.03ms response
- 800R curve
- Expensive
- Large footprint
- OLED burn-in risk
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
Which should you buy?
The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is the better fit for immersive single-player games and racing/flight sims; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Immersion and Speed. 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, and the stronger choice if Features and Value matter more to you than the overall score. The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a poor fit for competitive FPS; the Alienware AW3425DW is a poor fit for bright, sunlit rooms.
Choose the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B if
- Immersive single-player games
- Racing/flight sims
- Cinematic experiences
Skip it if
- Competitive FPS
- Small desks
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
Common questions
Is the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B better than the Alienware AW3425DW?
In our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors ranking the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B scores higher overall, 9.5 to 9.4, with the biggest advantage in Immersion. The Alienware AW3425DW is stronger on Features and Value, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
What is the main difference between the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and the Alienware AW3425DW?
The headline spec difference is Panel: WOLED on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus QD-OLED on the Alienware AW3425DW. In use, the gap that matters most is Immersion (9.9 vs 9 in our scoring): curve and aspect ratio.