Dell Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM) vs Dell Alienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)

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Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM) compared with Alienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)
DellAlienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)DellAlienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2026July 2026
Display
Screen size31.5″34″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) (better)
Sharpness93 pixels per inch110 pixels per inch (better)
PanelVAVA
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness450 nits450 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 400
HDR formatsDolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio3,000:13,000:1
Colour range95% DCI-P395% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage95%95%
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeCurved (1500R)Curved (1500R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
HDR detail450 cd/m² (typical) with HDR; VESA DisplayHDR 400; Dolby Vision450 cd/m² (typical) in HDR 400
Response time detail1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast)
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)0.23175 mm x 0.23175 mm
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-freeHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-free
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 DSC, HDR and VRR; HDMI 1 has eARC/ARC
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, HDR and VRR
USB-C detail–1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (data only, 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
Audio out–HDMI eARC/ARC
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tiltHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand9.63 kg9.76 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
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)805.45 x 232 x 444.69–554.69 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand707.42 x 121.65 x 418.67 mm (W x D x H)805.45 x 132.46 x 360.85 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand6.72 kg6.80 kg
ColoursBlackBlack
Power and support
Power use33 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 112.4 W maximum32 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 100 W maximum
Energy classGG
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 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)3 years with Advanced 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, 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)

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