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Dell Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF) vs Dell Alienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)

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DellAlienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)DellAlienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)
Overview
Released2022July 2026
Display
Screen size34.18″34″
Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch110 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDVA
Refresh rate165 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.1 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)250 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits450 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR 400
HDR formats–HDR10, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,000,000:13,000:1
Colour range99.3% DCI-P395% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage99.3%95%
Screen finish–Matte
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2–
ShapeCurved (1800R)Curved (1500R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSyncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Subpixel layoutTriangular RGB arrangement (TechSpot)–
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage149% sRGB (maker stated gamut)–
Colour accuracyFactory calibration to Delta E < 2–
HDR detail250 cd/m² typical SDR and 1,000 cd/m² peak in Dell's US specifications; the UK table lists only the peak under brightness450 cd/m² (typical) in HDR 400
Response time detailMaker's 0.1ms figure is grey to grey1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast)
Variable refresh range–48–240 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.23 mm0.23175 mm x 0.23175 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus low blue light; flicker-free technologyHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-free
Burn-in protectionThree-year maker warranty includes OLED burn-in–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.0, 2 × DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports4 × USB-AUSB-C, USB-A
Ethernet–No
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI 2.0; up to 3440 x 1440 at 100Hz2 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 detail2 x DisplayPort 1.4; up to 3440 x 1440 at 165Hz1 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 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps; one upstream and four downstream ports; Dell's UK table lists two BC 1.2 charging ports, while its US page specifies one charging port at up to 2AUSB 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 outLine output and headphone outputHDMI eARC/ARC
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand–9.76 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 stand815.25 x 305.71 x 415.57 mm (W x D x H, lowest position, Dell UK)805.45 x 232 x 444.69–554.69 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand815.25 x 127.11 x 364.15 mm (W x D x H)805.45 x 132.46 x 360.85 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand6.27 kg6.80 kg
ColoursDark Side of the MoonBlack
Power and support
Power use34 W on mode; 200 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off32 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 100 W maximum
Energy classGG
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)
Software–Alienware Command Center
WarrantyThree-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including OLED burn-in3 years with Advanced Exchange (UK)
In the boxDisplayPort cable, USB-C-to-DisplayPort cable and USB upstream cableStand, 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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