Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" vs ViewSonic VG2456 24"
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
ViewSonic VG2456 24" Black 2020
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
This OLED ultrawide monitor is overwhelmingly praised for its stunning colors, true blacks, and immersive curve. Users describe it as a premium, high-end display that enhances gaming and movie watching, though some note that not all games are optimized for the ultrawide aspect ratio. The main drawbacks mentioned are the high price and occasional shipping damage, but overall, it's considered a worthwhile investment.
Pros
- Vibrant OLED colors
- True black levels
- Immersive ultrawide curve
- Smooth high refresh rate
- Premium build quality
Cons
- High price
- Not all games optimized for ultrawide
- Shipping damage risk
ViewSonic VG2456 24" Black 2020
The ViewSonic VG2456 is widely praised for its built-in USB-C docking station, which simplifies desk setup with a single cable for video, data, and laptop charging. Users appreciate the daisy-chain capability for multiple monitors and the overall image quality. However, several reviews note that the built-in speakers are very quiet and tinny, and the USB ports on daisy-chained monitors may not work. A few users also experienced inconsistent charging or power-down issues with the docking station.
Pros
- Built-in USB-C docking station
- Single-cable video, data, and charging
- Daisy-chain support for multiple monitors
- Good image quality and resolution
- Slim bezels and attractive design
Cons
- Very quiet built-in speakers
- Tinny speaker sound quality
- USB ports on daisy-chained monitors may not work
- Docking station powers down when monitor is turned off
- Inconsistent laptop charging
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | ViewSonic VG2456 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 24" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 16.7 Million Colors (8-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8 bit (6 bit + A-FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | No |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 37W | 14W★ |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 6.40 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
ViewSonic VG2456 24" Black 2020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average color (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
No current pricing available
ViewSonic VG2456 24" Black 2020
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.
