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Dell Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM) vs Dell Alienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW)

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DellAlienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)DellAlienware 34 240Hz QD-OLED (AW3425DW)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2026April 2025
Display
Screen size31.5″34.2″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness93 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelVAQD-OLED
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits250 nits
HDR peak brightness450 nits1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsDolby Vision–
Contrast ratio3,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range95% DCI-P399.3% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage95%99.3%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 2
Screen finishMatteGlossy
ShapeCurved (1500R)Curved (1800R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)1.07 billion colours
Colour accuracy–Delta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, DCI-P3)
Colour modes–Standard, Creator, FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes
HDR detail450 cd/m² (typical) with HDR; VESA DisplayHDR 400; Dolby Vision1000 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL
Response time detail1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey–
Variable refresh range48–240 Hz (vertical scan range)48–240 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm (93 ppi)0.2315 mm x 0.2315 mm
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-freeComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-free
Burn-in protection–Dell gives its QD-OLED Alienware monitors a 3-year limited warranty that covers burn-in
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB portsUSB-C, USB-AUSB-C, USB-A
EthernetNoNo
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 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3440 x 1440 at 240 Hz with HDR and VRR
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 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3440 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC and HDR
USB-C detail–1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (no video)
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 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 1 x Type-A downstream; 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)
Picture by picturePicture-in-Picture and Picture-by-PicturePicture by Picture and Picture in Picture
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tiltHeight, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.63 kg8.14 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)814.15 x 232 x 445.08–555.08 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand707.42 x 121.65 x 418.67 mm (W x D x H)814.15 x 111.23 x 361.55 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand6.72 kg5.09 kg
Controls–Joystick
ColoursBlack–
Power and support
Power use33 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 112.4 W maximum31.0 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 190 W maximum
Energy classG–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.8 A (typical)
Software–Alienware Command Center
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)–
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 stickerStand, power cable, HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.8 m), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), microfibre cloth

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