Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" vs MSI MP252 E2 24.5"

Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026

Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026

Alienware
94 Overall Score
vs
MSI MP252 E2 24.5" Black 2026

MSI MP252 E2 24.5" Black 2026

MSI
45 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 MP252 E2 24.5" Black 2026

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Scores

Gaming
Alienware
91
MSI
49
Office
Alienware
90
MSI
42
Entertainment
Alienware
82
MSI
42
Creative
Alienware
75
MSI
44
Professional
Alienware
75
MSI
43
Portable
Alienware
15
MSI
13

Specifications

Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34"MSI MP252 E2 24.5"
Display
Size34"24.5"
Resolution3440 x 14401920 x 1080
Panel TypeQD-OLED★IPS
Aspect Ratio21:916:9
Curved✓✗
Curvature1,800—
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate240 Hz★120 Hz
Response Time0.029999999329447746 ms★1 ms
Adaptive SyncFreeSync Premium Pro★Adaptive-Sync
Color & HDR
Brightness1000 nits★300 nits
Color Gamut99.3% DCI-P3sRGB 99%
Color Depth10-bit★8-bit
HDRDisplayHDR 400 True BlackHDR
HDR SupportHDR400HDR
Connectivity
HDMI Ports2★1
DisplayPort11
USB-C1★—
Thunderbolt0—
Speakers✗✓★
Headphone Jack✗✓★
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✓★✗
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓★✗
Pivot✓★✗
VESA Mount100x100100x100
Features
Webcam✗—
Touchscreen✗—
PIP/PBP✗—
Power37W18W★
Weight9.09 kg3.20 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

MSI MP252 E2 24.5" Black 2026

  • Strong performance (70th percentile)
  • Strong feature (68th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34"

Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 31 specs.

Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativePortableProfessionalEntertainment