Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" vs MSI G2422C 24"
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
Alienware
94 Overall Score
vs
MSI G2422C 24"
MSI
28 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
92 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
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
Picture quality 7
Ultrawide experience 5
Gaming performance 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 3
Shipping damage 1
MSI G2422C 24"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | MSI G2422C 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 24" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 170 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 37W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 4.90 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
MSI G2422C 24"
- Strong performance (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average color (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (23rd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34"
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 31 specs.