Dell's first QD-OLED monitor is now shipping in the US. The 34-inch curved Alienware AW3423DW is designed for PC gaming.
QD-OLED has arrived
The first QD-OLED display has arrived in the form of a monitor, soon to be followed by the first QD-OLED TVs. QD-OLED is a new OLED panel type produced by Samsung Display.
Dell's Alienware monitor was unveiled at CES 2022 in January alongside Samsung's first QD-OLED monitor based on the same 34-inch panel. FlatpanelsHD saw the former in action at CES and left impressed.
Also read: First look: QD-OLED displays
The QD-OLED panel in the Alienware AW3423DW has 3440x1440 resolution, up to 1000 nits peak brightness, 10-bit colors, 0.1 ms response time (G2G), and true black for very high contrast. More specifications can be found in the table.
Dell Alienware AW3423DW
Dell is charging $1300 while Samsung has yet to announce details. The monitors – and the panel – are designed for PC gaming. For the purpose, AW3423DW supports Nvidia G-Sync Ultimate. In addition, it supports HDR and in contrast to the vast majority of LED LCD monitors on the market, this panel is actually capable of delivering HDR picture quality.
Dell's 3-year warranty covers burn-in.
- "The Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor is engineered to avoid burn-in caused by items appearing onscreen for long periods of time. Additionally, you'll receive a 3-year service coverage, further protecting you from OLED burn-in and ensuring peace-of-mind quality assurance," said Dell.
Dell's Alienware AW3423DW is available now in the US for $1300 from dell.com. It will be available in Europe and other regions soon.
Dell Alienware AW3423DW – specifications
Device Type
OLED monitor - 34.18"
Features
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub
Aspect Ratio
21:9
Native Resolution
3440 x 1440 (DisplayPort: 175 Hz, HDMI: 100 Hz)
Pixel Pitch
0.23 mm
Brightness
1000 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio
1000000:1 / 1000000:1 (dynamic)
Response Time
0.1 ms (gray-to-gray)
Color Support
1.07 billion colors
Input Connectors
2x HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4
Display Position Adjustments
Height, swivel, tilt
Screen Coating
Anti-reflective
Dimensions (WxDxH) - with stand
32.1 in x 12 in x 16.4 in
Compliant Standards
RoHS
Diagonal Size
34.18"
Panel Type
QD OLED
Weight
6.92 kg
15.26 lb |
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