Dell Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW) vs LG UltraGear OLED 34GX900A

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Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW) compared with UltraGear OLED 34GX900A
DellAlienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW)LGUltraGear OLED 34GX900A
Overview
ReleasedJune 2026September 2025
Display
Screen size34″34″
Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness110 pixels per inch110 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLED (Penta Tandem QD-OLED)OLED (LG Display WOLED with MLA+ (TFTCentral))
Refresh rate280 Hz (better)240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)300 nits (better)275 nits
HDR peak brightness1,300 nits1,300 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 500DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P398.5% DCI-P3 (typical)
DCI-P3 coverage99% (better)98.5%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2–
Screen finishGlossy–
ShapeCurved (1800R)Curved (800R)
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
Subpixel layoutRGB stripe–
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (10-bit)1.07 billion colours
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, DCI-P3)–
Colour modesStandard, Creator (DCI-P3 or sRGB), FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modesReader Mode, Colour Weakness mode
HDR detail1300 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR, Custom Color HDR, DisplayHDR True Black (500 cd/m²), HDR Peak 1300 and HDR Peak 1300 BrightHDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400; 1,300 nits peak (TFTCentral, from LG)
Variable refresh range48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.2315 mm x 0.2315 mm0.231 × 0.231 mm
Calibration–Factory calibrated; hardware calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio)
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-free–
Burn-in protectionAnti-burn-in algorithm, graphite heat-dispersion sheet, pixel refresh, pixel shift and panel health indicator; 3-year warranty includes burn-in–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 65 W (better)
USB portsUSB-C, USB-A2 × USB-A
EthernetNo–
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3440 x 1440 at 280 Hz with HDR, VRR and DSC; up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz in Console Mode2 × HDMI 2.1 (cable included)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3440 x 1440 at 280 Hz with DSC and HDRDisplayPort 1.4 with DSC
USB-C detail1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (data only, no video)USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65 W power delivery
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 1 x Type-A downstream; 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)2 × USB 3.0 downstream
Picture by picturePicture by Picture and Picture in PicturePIP; 2-way PBP
Audio out–4-pole headphone out (sound and mic)
Speaker detail–2 × 7 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.91 kg10.4 kg
Height adjustment110 mm–
Tilt-5° to 21°–
Swivel-20° to 20°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand814.15 x 232 x 445.08–555.08 mm (W x D x H)784.1 × 291.8 × 470.4–580.4 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand814.15 x 111.23 x 361.55 mm (W x D x H)784.1 × 167.1 × 358.3 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand4.88 kg6.2 kg
ControlsJoystickUser-defined key; auto input switch; dual controller; game features include Black Stabiliser, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair and FPS Counter
ColoursBlack–
Power and support
Power use31.0 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 190 W maximumLess than 0.5 W sleep, less than 0.3 W off
Energy classF–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.8 A (typical)External adapter, 100–240 V
SoftwareAlienware Command Center–
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (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), microfibre clothHDMI 2.1 cable, USB-C cable, DisplayPort cable

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