Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" vs HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5"
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
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
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
Most users are thrilled with this monitor, praising its sharp display, color accuracy, and height-adjustable stand that fits tight desk setups. A few verified buyers report cosmetic flaws or a flickering screen that appeared after a week, and one noted the screen size is smaller than advertised. Overall, the majority find it an incredible deal for the price, especially as a secondary or portrait-oriented monitor.
Pros
- Sharp and clear display
- Great color accuracy
- Height-adjustable stand
- Rotation feature for portrait mode
- Incredible value for the price
Cons
- Screen flickering after a week
- Screen size smaller than advertised
- Cosmetic blemishes on stand and screen
- Not suitable for daily high-volume use
- Risk of damage during shipping
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 21.5" |
| 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 | 72% NTSC, 94% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 million colors |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | N/A |
| 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 | 5.25 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
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.