Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" vs MSI MAG 345CQRF E20 34"
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
Alienware
94 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 345CQRF E20 34" Black 2026
MSI
71 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 MAG 345CQRF E20 34" Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Office
Entertainment
Professional
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | MSI MAG 345CQRF E20 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | 1,000 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 200 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 88% Adobe RGB, 90% DCI-P3, 110% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit + FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 37W★ | 65W |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 7.75 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 MAG 345CQRF E20 34" Black 2026
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 20260.072score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG 345CQRF E20 34" Black 20260.154score per dollar
MSI MAG 345CQRF E20 34" Black 2026 offers 2.1x better value for money
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
MSI MAG 345CQRF E20 34" Black 2026
Verdict
Winner: Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34"
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
