Alienware AW3423DWF Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor - 34-inch Quantum Dot OLED 0.1Ms 165Hz 21:9 Curved Display, 99.3% DCI-P3 Color Gamut, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro - Black

The difference in quality was staggering going from my old VA panel to this. I didn’t realize how much I was missing out. Graphics are insane and the refresh rate is 240! (Make sure to set the frames to what this monitor is rated for in your PC settings, it won’t do it automatically). It’s made gaming more enjoyable, the depth with dark tones and the level of clarity and detail is wild. Not to mention the super smooth frames.Mine arrived with the corner of the cardboard box the monitor is shipped in slightly damaged/dented. Luckily, the monitor wasn’t damaged, and it was an ease to set up.

I was skeptical about buying an Ultrawide and oled. I have heard many issues with burn-in with oled and I never tried a curved monitor. The 1800R is almost a flat screen but I do like the curve. For the burn-in issues dell improved this monitor with an anti-burn-in graphite sheet protects your screen from unwanted burn-in and is backed by a 3-year warranty. The screen looks fantastic very clear and eye popping colors and contrast. I am only running my monitor at 60% brightness and I have put it into HDR true black mode and HDR 1000. They all look great and my games look brand new to me because of the quality of this monitor. The description says it a matte screen but it is glossy. Another thing you need to do is download the drivers from Dell, set windows to make the monitor run at 240hz. I bought it at $699 and it's on sale now for $679. I would definitely recommend this monitor is you have the money and have wanted a QD-OLED.

In Theory: This monitor is a substantial investment at over $850 in 2025. It’s pretty, fast, quality built, and in theory will squeeze even more FPS out of my new Nvidia 5080 (woot).Warning: I strongly suspect the monitors from this particular seller are refurbished and sold by a small business in Jamaica, NY. See story below.Troubled Waters: I'll never know how nice this monitor could ever be. I never got to use it. Downgraded to one star on 4-24-25. See story below. My product review is directed at the shipper and the manufacturer, Dell. Amazon shipped it fast, but UPS dropped the ball with a 3 day delay. Really popped my bubble UPS, not cool.Breaking it down: Here is where the train went way off the tracks. Let’s talk packaging. See the image attached. What in the blazes of all things crazy are you doing “sticking” anything to the monitor screen. The Dell rep said he'd never seen a monitor with this problem. Hearing this from a Dell rep enforced the notion that these are refurbished monitors. No way in he-double-hockey-sticks would any sane person risk scratching a $850 monitor in order to remove the tape residue.What the Fudge: I have a hard time believing that Dell would ever make such a rookie mistake. I mean there is no way Dell would take a flagship product and cheapen the experience for the end user by making such a sticky mistake. If this is standard practice then someone at Dell really fudged up.Edited 4-24-25: Monitor was returned to an individual located in Jamaica Plains, NY. Dell refused to support the product because the serial number of the monitor was already registered to the shipper. Dell offered nothing, therefore I had no choice but to return to the seller. Now I'm out retail price on my credit card while I wait for return shipping and eventually a refund. Downgraded to one star for lack of service, lack of dell support, slow shipping, and sticky tape all over the monitor screen. By all rights an absolute horrible experience.Conclusion: You've been warned. I strongly suggest you purchase one directly from Dell as I did 5 minutes after finishing my hour long call with Dell support and being told they would not support the monitor because the serial number was registered in the shippers name.

So I got this monitor as an upgrade from a 1080p 360Hz IPS Alienware, snagging it for $650 on sale. It's truly a "jack of all trades" that excels in both competitive and casual gaming. You get OLED's phenomenal image quality with deep blacks and vibrant colors that make games like Red Dead Redemption 2 look great. At the same time, it offers near-instant response times and super-clear motion clarity, which is great for competitive FPS. The 1440p resolution and high refresh rate make spotting enemies easier, and aiming feels natural.With new 480Hz OLED variants hitting the market, you might wonder about the refresh rate. I haven't tested anything above 360Hz, but I'd imagine there's a subtle yet tangible difference. However, if you can find this monitor at a good price, the balance of features still makes it a solid pick, especially since newer tech often comes at a premium.The build quality is nice, with some RGB on the back that can be customized (or turned off). While I didn’t use the stand, it appeared to be of decent quality. The monitor itself is sleek and doesn’t scream "gamer," which I like. It blends well into an office setting, though you can tell it's a premium product even from a distance. There’s a slight purple-ish tint to the coating, and if there’s light in the background, it doesn’t reflect the best, which can impact image quality and blacks slightly. Be mindful of light sources if you get this monitor. It’s also a bit of a fingerprint magnet, but it comes with a cloth that works well for cleaning. On the plus side, there’s a 3-year burn-in warranty. I can’t speak on Alienware/Dell’s customer service as I haven’t had to deal with them, but the peace of mind is nice.The monitor does have quirks, mostly related to the OLED panel. You’ll need to run a 5-minute pixel refresh every few hours to prevent burn-in. This isn’t particularly invasive but can cause some anxiety during long gaming sessions. Brightness has been perfectly fine for my dim room setup at 95%, but if you play in a brighter room, you might want to reconsider. As someone who was initially worried about brightness, I’ve found it to be fine. The HDR implementation is good, offering both HDR 1000 and HDR "True Black" (400) modes. You can switch between these directly from the OSD, with HDR 1000 working best in darker games and True Black being better for desktop use and brighter titles.There are some minor text clarity issues due to the QD-OLED subpixel layout, though adjusting ClearType and OSD sharpness helps. You can’t use DLDSR/DSR above 240Hz due to DSC requirements, but these are minor inconveniences rather than deal-breakers. For settings, I’d recommend the "Creator" mode preset and enabling 10-bit color. The monitor also includes features like customizable crosshairs and a dark stabilizer. However, the dark stabilizer is less effective on this OLED panel compared to traditional LCDs due to OLED’s true blacks.Overall, if you can catch this monitor at a decent price and don’t mind some OLED-specific quirks, it’s worth the premium for anyone wanting a single monitor that can do it all. You don’t really sacrifice much with this monitor. Just do your research on OLED technology and its characteristics before pulling the trigger. While the improved image quality and color make the quirks worth dealing with, it’s important to know what you’re getting into.