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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, June (Computex 2026) | 2025, January 6 (CES 2025) |
| Released | 2026-07-09 | 2025-02-25 |
| Status | Available | Available |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION5 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Full 3440x1440 @ 280Hz with HDR/VRR supported over HDMI 2.1 FRL as well as DisplayPort 1.4 | Windows and macOS certified; single Thunderbolt 4 cable carries 4K video, data, Ethernet and up to 140W laptop charging |
| Environmental | BFR/PVC-free circuit boards, arsenic-free glass and mercury-free panel, RoHS compliant | ENERGY STAR 8.0, TCO Certified Edge; BFR/PVC-free, arsenic-free glass, mercury-free |
| Launch Price (USD) | $799.99 (US launch price) | $949.99 (US launch MSRP) |
| Models | AW3426DW (Dell part 210-BWFR, manufacturer part CV2C3) | U3225QE (Dell US part 210-BQHS, manufacturer part 3PVPJ) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,120,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,330,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
TESTS4 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness Measured | 327 nits max SDR; just over 1,300 nits peak HDR (10% window, Peak 1300 mode) (TFTCentral) | 469 nits SDR (PCWorld) |
| Color Accuracy | — | 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3, 92% AdobeRGB measured; contrast 2900:1 at 50% brightness (PCWorld) |
| Input Lag | 0.86 ms total display lag at 280Hz (TFTCentral) | — |
| Response Time Measured | 0.49 ms average G2G (TFTCentral) | — |
DESIGN AND BUILD7 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Curvature | 1800R | Flat |
| Dimensions (with stand) | 32.05 in wide x 21.85 in high (max) x 9.13 in deep | 28.08 in wide x 18.46–24.37 in high x 8.46 in deep |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED (5th-gen Penta Tandem, Samsung Display) | IPS Black |
| Screen Size | 34 inches (ultrawide) | 31.5 inches |
| Stand Adjustments | Height 4.33 in (110 mm), tilt -5° to 21°, swivel -20° to 20°, slant -5° to 5°; no pivot | Height 5.91 in (150 mm), tilt -5° to 21°, swivel -30° to 30°, 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) | 20.59 lb (14.37 lb without stand) |
DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION12 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Brightness | 300 nits typical, 1300 nits peak (HDR) | 450 nits typical, 600 nits peak (HDR) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) | 1.07 billion colors |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976) | 99% DCI-P3, 99% Display P3, 100% sRGB, 100% BT.709 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 (dynamic) | 3000:1 (native) |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, Dolby Vision, HDR10 | VESA DisplayHDR 600 |
| Pixel Density | 110 PPI (0.2315 mm pixel pitch) | 140 PPI (0.18159 mm pixel pitch) |
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 (WQHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GtG, Extreme mode) | 5 ms GtG (Fast mode), 8 ms GtG (Normal) |
| Screen Coating | Anti-reflective semi-glossy with QuantumBlack film (3H hardness) | Low-reflectance anti-glare, 3H hard coating |
| Viewing Angles | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical | 178° horizontal / 178° vertical |
GAMING FEATURES2 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync; HDMI 2.1 VRR | VRR over HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz FRL) |
| Gaming Aids | eSports mode (24.5-inch viewable area), Alienware Command Center (AWCC) support | — |
CONNECTIVITY6 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Out | — | 3.5 mm analog audio line out |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 in (DSC), 1x DisplayPort 1.4 out (daisy chain) |
| Ethernet / KVM | No KVM | RJ45 2.5GbE Ethernet; built-in KVM |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 FRL (3440x1440 @ 280Hz with HDR, VRR, DSC) | 1x HDMI 2.1 (FRL, 4K 120Hz, VRR) |
| USB Hub | 1x USB 5Gbps Type-B upstream, 1x USB 5Gbps Type-A downstream | 4x USB-A 10Gbps downstream + 1x USB-A 10Gbps quick-access with BC1.2 |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C 5Gbps downstream with 15W power delivery | 1x Thunderbolt 4 upstream (DP 1.4 Alt Mode with DSC, up to 140W USB-C EPR power delivery); 1x Thunderbolt 4 downstream (daisy chain, 15W); 1x USB-C 10Gbps upstream (KVM); 2x USB-C 10Gbps downstream |
POWER2 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 31 W (operating), 190 W (max), 0.5 W (standby) | 30.5 W (operating), 335 W (max), 0.5 W (standby) |
| Voltage | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz, 2.8 A | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.2 A |
EXTRAS AND FEATURES4 fields
| Specification | Alienware AW3426DW | UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Care | Flicker-free, low blue light | ComfortView Plus, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5-star), ambient light sensor |
| 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 | Factory calibrated Delta E < 1.5 (average), LED edge-lit backlight, Dell Display Manager support; 3-year limited hardware warranty with Advanced Exchange |
| Speakers | None | None |
| Webcam / Microphones | — | None |