Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" vs ABS GF241NE 23.8"
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
ABS GF241NE 23.8" Black 2026
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
ABS GF241NE 23.8" Black 2026
Users are highly satisfied with this monitor, praising its display quality and value for money. It is recommended for budget-conscious gamers seeking a fast refresh rate. The lack of built-in speakers is a noted drawback, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Good display quality
- Great value for money
- Fast refresh rate
- Recommended for budget gamers
Cons
- No built-in speakers
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | ABS GF241NE 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 23.8" |
| 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 | 260 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 37W | 36W★ |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 3.20 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
ABS GF241NE 23.8" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong color (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.