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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, June (Computex 2026) | 2025, January 6 (CES 2025) |
| Released | 2026-07-09 | 2025-03-04 |
| Status | Available | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | — | Interstellar Indigo |
| Compatibility | Full 3440x1440 @ 280Hz with HDR/VRR supported over HDMI 2.1 FRL as well as DisplayPort 1.4 | 4K 240Hz is available over both HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC); eARC for passing Dolby Atmos audio to a soundbar |
| Environmental | BFR/PVC-free circuit boards, arsenic-free glass and mercury-free panel, RoHS compliant | BFR/PVC-free, arsenic-free glass, mercury-free panel; RoHS compliant |
| Launch Price (USD) | $799.99 (US launch price) | $899.99 (US launch MSRP) |
| Models | AW3426DW (Dell part 210-BWFR, manufacturer part CV2C3) | AW2725Q (Dell part 210-BRFR, manufacturer part 2MHGG) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,120,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,260,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
TESTS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness Measured | 327 nits max SDR; just over 1,300 nits peak HDR (10% window, Peak 1300 mode) (TFTCentral) | 262 nits max SDR (Tom's Hardware) |
| Color Accuracy | — | Grayscale Delta E 1.74 out of box (Standard mode); color gamut Delta E 0.86 after calibration (Tom's Hardware) |
| Input Lag | 0.86 ms total display lag at 280Hz (TFTCentral) | 18 ms total control lag (Tom's Hardware) |
| Response Time Measured | 0.49 ms average G2G (TFTCentral) | 4 ms full draw (Tom's Hardware) |
DESIGN AND BUILD7 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Curvature | 1800R | Flat |
| Dimensions (with stand) | 32.05 in wide x 21.85 in high (max) x 9.13 in deep | 24.0 in wide x 15.98–20.32 in high x 8.27 in deep |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED (5th-gen Penta Tandem, Samsung Display) | QD-OLED |
| Screen Size | 34 inches (ultrawide) | 27 inches (26.7" viewable) |
| Stand Adjustments | Height 4.33 in (110 mm), tilt -5° to 21°, swivel -20° to 20°, slant -5° to 5°; no pivot | Height 110 mm, tilt -5° to 21°, swivel -20° to 20°, pivot -90° to 90° |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 17.44 lb (10.76 lb without stand) | 14.97 lb (9.48 lb without stand) |
DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION12 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Brightness | 300 nits typical, 1300 nits peak (HDR) | 250 nits typical (SDR), 1000 nits peak (HDR) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) | 1.07 billion colors (10-bit) |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976) | 99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 (dynamic) | 1,500,000:1 (dynamic) |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision, HDR10 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Pixel Density | 110 PPI (0.2315 mm pixel pitch) | 166 PPI (0.153 mm pixel pitch) |
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 (WQHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GtG, Extreme mode) | 0.03 ms (GtG) |
| Screen Coating | Anti-reflective semi-glossy with QuantumBlack film (3H hardness) | Anti-reflective |
| Viewing Angles | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical |
GAMING FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync; HDMI 2.1 VRR | NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync |
| Gaming Aids | eSports mode (24.5-inch viewable area), Alienware Command Center (AWCC) support | Creator Mode with DCI-P3/sRGB switching and gamma adjustment; Alienware Command Center support |
CONNECTIVITY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Out | — | None (no audio line-out) |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC, 4K 240Hz) |
| Ethernet / KVM | No KVM | — |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 FRL (3440x1440 @ 280Hz with HDR, VRR, DSC) | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL, 4K 240Hz; one with eARC/ARC) |
| USB Hub | 1x USB 5Gbps Type-B upstream, 1x USB 5Gbps Type-A downstream | 1x USB 5Gbps Type-B upstream, 3x USB 5Gbps Type-A downstream |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 5Gbps downstream with 15W power delivery | 1x USB-C 5Gbps downstream, 15W power delivery (no video input) |
POWER2 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 31 W (operating), 190 W (max), 0.5 W (standby) | 39.4 W (operating), 190 W (max), 0.5 W (standby) |
| Voltage | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz, 2.8 A | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.2 A (typical) |
EXTRAS AND FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | Alienware AW2725Q |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care | Flicker-free, low blue light | ComfortView Plus |
| Other Features | Picture-in-Picture, Picture-by-Picture, RGB-stripe subpixel layout, factory calibrated to Delta E < 2; 3-year Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange warranty including OLED burn-in | Picture-in-Picture, Picture-by-Picture, AI burn-in prevention algorithm, anti-burn-in graphite sheet, 360-degree ventilation; 3-year limited hardware warranty with Advanced Exchange, covering OLED burn-in |
| Speakers | None | None |