Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" vs SANSUI ES-27F2 27"
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
SANSUI ES-27F2 27" Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" Interstellar Indigo 2026
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
SANSUI ES-27F2 27" Black 2023
This budget-friendly ultrawide gaming monitor delivers impressive 240Hz performance and vibrant colors, making it a great value for gamers. However, some users report noticeable backlight bleed and a lack of built-in speakers, with one reviewer returning it due to the bleed. Overall, it's highly recommended for its smooth gameplay and sharp image quality, despite a few drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Smooth 240Hz performance
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Sturdy build quality
- Easy setup
Cons
- Noticeable backlight bleed
- No built-in speakers
- HDR mode locks brightness adjustment
- Motion blur on black text scrolling
- Limited to 110 FPS in some cases
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW 34" | SANSUI ES-27F2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 110% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 37W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.09 kg | 3.50 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
SANSUI ES-27F2 27" Black 2023
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
Pricing
SANSUI ES-27F2 27" Black 2023 offers 5.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
