The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is a 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED monitor. It's a similar model to the Dell Alienware AW3423DW, which was released prior to this model. There are a few differences; the Dell AW3423DWF has native FreeSync support and a Console Mode that improves the compatibility with the PS5 and Xbox Series X because it can downscale a 4k @ 60Hz signal. It also has Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture modes, which the original AW3423DW doesn't have. Its QD-OLED panel aims to combine the perfect black levels of OLEDs with the wide range of colors of quantum dot displays, but like other first-generation QD-OLED displays, it still lacks a polarizing layer, and the black levels rise in bright rooms.
Our Verdict
The Dell AW3423DWF is amazing for PC gaming. It has a near-instantaneous response time that makes motion look extremely sharp, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. It has a max refresh rate of 165Hz that you can reach over a DisplayPort connection, and it supports all common VRR formats to reduce screen tearing. That said, there's noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates, which is disappointing if your PC can't maintain a consistent frame rate. On the plus side, it's a great choice for dark room gaming as it displays perfect black levels in a dark room without any blooming around bright objects.
- Perfect black levels in dark rooms.
- Low input lag.
- Near-instantaneous response time at any refresh rate.
- Supports all common VRR formats.
- Displays bright and dark colors well.
- Light causes the black levels to raise.
- Noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates.
The Dell AW3423DWF is great for console gaming. It supports most signals from the Xbox Series X|S and PS5, except for 4k @ 120Hz, but it's important to keep in mind that the consoles don't support ultrawide gaming, so you'll see black bars on the sides. This could also lead to burn-in if you only play console games. That said, it delivers an amazing overall gaming experience with a near-instantaneous response time for sharp motion and low input lag for a responsive feel.
- Perfect black levels in dark rooms.
- Low input lag.
- Near-instantaneous response time at any refresh rate.
- Displays bright and dark colors well.
- Light causes the black levels to raise.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static elements.
The Dell AW3423DWF is decent for office use. With an ultrawide, 34-inch screen, there's plenty of space to open multiple windows at once. It also has wide viewing angles that make the image remain consistent from the sides, and the curved screen brings the edges within your field of vision. Although its overall text clarity is decent, there are some color fringing and text issues caused by the subpixel layout, but it isn't a serious problem. Also, while it reduces glare from bright light sources well, it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare. OLEDs like this are also prone to burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time.
- Large 34-inch ultrawide screen.
- No distracting reflections.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Color fringing around text and windows.
- Light causes the black levels to raise.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static elements.
The Dell AW3423DWF is amazing for media creation. Its ultrawide format provides plenty of screen space to open multiple windows at once. It also has remarkable accuracy before calibration in the sRGB mode, so you won't need to get it calibrated for the most accurate image possible. Unfortunately, it has some color fringing issues that are noticeable if you have multiple windows open, and while there are some problems with the text clarity, it isn't too distracting. OLEDs like this are also prone to burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time.
- Large 34-inch ultrawide screen.
- No distracting reflections.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Remarkable color accuracy in sRGB mode.
- Color fringing around text and windows.
- Light causes the black levels to raise.
- Risk of permanent burn-in with static elements.
The Dell AW3423DWF has okay brightness. While it doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare in well-lit rooms, it still makes small highlights pop against the rest of the image in HDR.
- Small highlights pop in HDR.
- Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
The Dell AW3423DWF has a near-instantaneous response time, leading to exceptionally sharp motion.
- Near-instantaneous response time at any refresh rate.
- Outstanding refresh rate compliance.
The Dell AW3423DWF is exceptional with HDR. It displays deep blacks in dark rooms thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio, and there isn't any blooming around bright objects either. Its QD-OLED panel also displays a wide range of colors, making them bright and vivid.
- Perfect black levels in dark rooms.
- Displays bright and dark colors well.
- No blooming around bright objects.
The Dell AW3423DWF has outstanding SDR picture quality as it displays deep and inky blacks and a wide range of colors.
- Perfect black levels in dark rooms.
- Displays bright and dark colors well.
The Dell AW3423DWF has outstanding color accuracy. Its dedicated sRGB mode has extremely accurate colors, and it isn't necessary to calibrate it. It also keeps this accurate image consistent across the entire screen thanks to its fantastic gray uniformity.
- Remarkable color accuracy in sRGB mode.
- Fantastic gray uniformity.
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Changelog
- Updated Jan 21, 2026: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Nov 18, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
- Updated Sep 26, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
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Updated Aug 14, 2025:
Clarified that the Dell Alienware AW3425DW is another ultrawide QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Dell AW3423DWF, which is similar to the Dell Alienware AW3423DW, and it has a 34-inch screen and 3440x1440 resolution. Although they use the same QD-OLED panel technology, there are a few differences in their features, which you can see below.
| Model | Size | Refresh Rate | VRR | Console Mode | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW3423DW | 34" | 175Hz | G-SYNC Ultimate | No | 1x DisplayPort 2x HDMI |
| AW3423DWF | 34" | 165Hz | FreeSync Premium Pro | Yes | 2x DisplayPort 1x HDMI |
Our unit of the Dell AW3423DWF was manufactured in October 2022, and you can see the label here.
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The Dell AW3423DWF is an amazing PC gaming monitor that delivers outstanding picture quality, especially if you're using it in a dark room. Its QD-OLED panel produces better HDR performance than most monitors, but it doesn't get as bright as the Dell Alienware AW3423DW. Compared to the AW3423DW, it improves in a few areas, like the addition of the Console Mode. Unless you need the native G-SYNC support on the AW3423DW, consider the AW3423DWF, as it offers much of the same performance and tends to cost less. That said, if you like the QD-OLED panel but prefer something with a 4k resolution and 32-inch screen, check out the Dell Alienware AW3225QF.
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The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF and the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED are 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitors. The MSI is the better choice for most people, as it has a higher refresh rate for smoother motion, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and USB-C connectivity with a KVM switch for productivity. However, the Dell is still an excellent monitor, and unless you need the MSI's higher refresh rate, it's a great option if you can find it for less.
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is a newer model similar to the Dell Alienware AW3423DW. They use the same QD-OLED panel type, so the picture quality is nearly the same between each, except that the AW3423DWF doesn't get as bright in HDR. The main difference comes with their VRR support, as the AW3423DW has native G-SYNC support while the AW3423DWF has native FreeSync support. The AW3423DWF also has a Console Mode that the AW3423DW doesn't have, letting you send 4k @ 60Hz signals from the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
The Dell Alienware AW3425DW is newer than the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF and has upgrades in a few ways. The newer AW3425DW has a higher 240Hz refresh rate, and its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth allows you to reach that refresh rate without any signal compression. The AW3423DWF has a bigger USB hub, though, making it easier to connect different devices. It also has audio ports, which the AW3425DW doesn't have. Otherwise, both monitors are similar in performance and picture quality.
The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF and the LG 34GS95QE-B are both ultrawide gaming monitors, but they have a few differences. The LG has a higher 240Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for competitive gamers. It also has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which is great if you want to take full advantage of your HDMI 2.1 graphics card. However, the Dell is the better choice if you care about having the best picture quality possible, as it displays more vivid colors and brighter highlights than the LG.
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