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Dell Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM) vs Dell Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DW)

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DellAlienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)DellAlienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DW)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20262022
Display
Screen size31.5″34.18″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness93 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelVAQD-OLED
Refresh rate240 Hz175 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms0.1 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits250 nits
HDR peak brightness450 nits1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsDolby Vision–
Contrast ratio3,000:11,000,000:1
Colour range95% DCI-P399.3% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage95%99.3%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeCurved (1500R)Curved (1800R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRG-Sync
Subpixel layout–Triangular RGB arrangement (TFTCentral)
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)1.07 billion colours up to 144Hz; 16.7 million colours at 175Hz
sRGB coverage–149% sRGB (maker stated gamut)
Colour modes–Creator mode offers sRGB and DCI-P3 presets (TFTCentral)
HDR detail450 cd/m² (typical) with HDR; VESA DisplayHDR 400; Dolby VisionDisplayHDR True Black 400; HDR Peak 1000 mode; per-pixel light control
Response time detail1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to greyMaker's 0.1ms figure is grey to grey
Variable refresh range48–240 Hz (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal and vertical
Pixel pitch0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm (93 ppi)0.23 mm
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-freeComfortView Plus hardware low blue light, TÜV Rheinland certified; ambient light sensor
Burn-in protection–Pixel shifting, pixel refresh and panel refresh (TFTCentral); three-year maker warranty includes OLED burn-in
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB portsUSB-C, USB-A4 × USB-A
EthernetNo–
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, FRL, HDR and VRR; eARC/ARC2 x HDMI 2.0; up to 3440 x 1440 at 100Hz
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, HDR and VRR1 x DisplayPort 1.4; up to 3440 x 1440 at 175Hz
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; front 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (data, charging up to 15 W)USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps; one USB-B upstream and four USB-A downstream, including one front-bottom BC 1.2 charging port at up to 2A
Audio out–Rear line output and bottom headphone output
Picture by picturePicture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tiltHeight, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.63 kg10.37 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel–-20° to 20°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand707.42 x 232 x 473.75–583.33 mm (W x D x H)815.25 x 305.71 x 415.57 mm (W x D x H, lowest position)
Size without stand707.42 x 121.65 x 418.67 mm (W x D x H)815.25 x 137.11 x 364.15 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand6.72 kg6.92 kg
Controls–Joystick (TFTCentral); AlienFX lighting
ColoursBlack–
Power and support
Power use33 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 112.4 W maximum42.3 W on mode; 200 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classG–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz
CertificationsAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, VESA DisplayHDR 400, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light–
Warranty3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)Three-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including OLED burn-in
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), Alienware stickerDisplayPort cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable and USB upstream cable

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