Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Review (2024 Model) | They Did It Again!

[@zach2930]

As a console user I appreciate you guys talking about that as most other reviewers don’t bother.

[@blitz-625]

Others don’t talk about because this would be overkill for a console.

[@bold4138]

@@blitz-625you could own a pc and a console

[@i360fantasy7]

​@blitz-625 its still fine for a console, the only thing its not fully utilising is the 240hz fully

[@Nick-4K]

I think 4K 240 is kinda like peak of what people need for now. Looks great

[@gavrilo1389princip]

99% didnt even notice diference between 140 and 240hz but yeah... peak

[@Nick-4K]

@@gavrilo1389princip 144 is nice. But 240 is ceiling

[@teekanne15]

@@Nick-4K True, I moved to 240 (280 in OC mode) last year and its amazing, BUT in games like Battlefield that are shooters but you cant hit max FPS reliably you notice some small stutters/inconsistencies compated to hitting 144 max refresh all the time.

[@RAZGR1Z]

@@gavrilo1389princip I can easily tell the difference between my 165hz and 240hz monitors just by moving the mouse on the desktop lmao. When you actually play a game you can feel the difference.

[@drunkhusband6257]

Ultrawide 4k will be far better

[@teekanne15]

Can we acklowledge that they are spot on with their marketing? First the teasers of roadmaps and what to expect, then CES with short clips and now just after CES is over and the amazements and wishful thinkig is about to slow down, they lift the embargo and we get more in depth content.

[@zachmullins9444]

Uh...not only was the embargo lifted, but you can order them already. I just picked up two!

[@teekanne15]

@@zachmullins9444 Careful. I would control my impulse and just wait till the majority of these products are out. There might be other OEM with better features coming out as well that were not on CES. Also I bought an Alienware last year just at launch and had to send it back due to some production error and dead pixel. The first batch is not the best.

[@TMar1961]

@@zachmullins9444 So how do you like them, any issues we should know about after 2 months of use?

[@stevewright1539]

eARC is a huge addition as long as audio can be passed through both HDMI and DisplayPort allowing to switch audio between two devices.

[@graysonpeddie]

I would love to have eARC as well. I have a home theater receiver for 5.1 surround sound.

[@chrisbullock6477]

I believe eARC is through the organization that came up with the HDMI standard.

[@d3fmetal]

It’s insane that this is like the 2nd monitor to ever have eARC with the first being Samsung Odyssey ARK and it didn’t even work on that.

[@arcturuz78]

can i plug a my soundbar into the monitor's eARC and receive audio from the PS5?

[@d3fmetal]

On paper, yes. In practice? who knows. It says it can but so did that lying samsung odyssey ark@@arcturuz78

[@RayDusso]

Just bought one. Can't wait

[@leroygic294]

Was it worth it ?

[@andreadesiano561]

My first oled monitor... I'm the happiest man on the earth... it is PERFECT

[@tenkai6664]

Still happy with it? Any issues?

[@ryg6434]

Still happy ?

[@andreadesiano561]

@@ryg6434 yesss 😂❤️

[@radeondutch]

So 2 downsides are.....plastic backside of the screen and not having crappy build in speakers?......? awesome review.

[@issacmustacich2305]

Best monitor I've owned hands down paired with my first prebuilt Aurora R15 with a 4090 and 7900xt i got for 3k. Couldn't build one for these specs at that price. I've always built my own but i couldn't pass it up. I saw a lot of hate on AW while researching. I must say other then the case looks which has grown on me its a beast and doesn't skip a beat. Good temps and blasts thru any game. Coming from a Neo G9 With 6900xt. Once u go oled u cant go back. Good job AW. This monitor is a beauty!!!!

[@anssiaatos]

2024 is the year of OLED ❤

[@charlesurias]

What happens in 2025?

[@anssiaatos]

@@charlesurias Two "year of OLED" in a row?

[@anssiaatos]

@@charlesurias I guess it's OLED all the way until we see MicroLED or other equivalent tech

[@charlesurias]

@@anssiaatos - I'm so tempted to get one of these 32'' 4K 240s, but things are developing so fast right now that some 2025 model could be way better. But then again, could these be so good that any improvements would be hard to see (assuming you can control lighting)?

[@anssiaatos]

@@charlesurias I would argue that there is always something better in the horizon, but I share your concern

[@justinbavuso7706]

Saturday it's coming in!! I'm very relieved to see this good review, early adopter can be scary sometimes, I swear this variant might be the most produced Monitor in gaming history, never seen so many manufacturers want to make one

[@justinbavuso7706]

@gobbledygook5000 sorry for the late response but yeah that's the only place I've seen it unfortunatley, I'd just buy from them, they're shipping soon and have a good return policy

[@blakemiller4394]

​@gobbledygook5000 Yeah Dell Website only for now

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

mine is coming Saturday as well fingers crossed, I feel the same way early adopter but with the previous models having great reviews and this as well, its the one we been waiting for

[@Lurk_ing]

@gobbledygook5000I just bought one on dells website

[@justinbavuso7706]

@@abdulrahmanhizam2833 and hell yes, mine actually just shipped; too I thought we might have to play that waiting game for weeks but on point this time

[@dvvolynkin]

📝 *Summary::* *Specs and Design* 💻 00:01:18 First 4K OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. 🖥 00:02:14 32-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor with a 600r curve and two-tone black and white design. ↕️ 00:03:16 Adjustable height, tilt, and swivel with on-screen controls. 🔌 00:04:18 Ports include DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB ports, and USB-C for power delivery. 💡 00:05:14 Peak brightness over 1,000 nits for HDR performance. *Comparison with Other Monitors* 📊 00:01:35 Outperforms other 4K OLED monitors with a 240Hz refresh rate. 🔍 00:04:59 New QD OLED panel from Samsung Display offers better image quality. 🖥 00:08:09 Lacks the ability to switch to a lower resolution and higher refresh rate mode compared to LG's new OLED panels. *Overall Verdict* 🌟 00:10:43 Considered the favorite gaming monitor due to image quality, performance, and console compatibility. 💬 00:10:52 Alienware 32 is a strong competitor to the Alienware 34, offering a step further in image quality and features. *Image Quality and Performance* ☀️ 00:05:14 Excellent HDR performance with over 1,000 nits peak brightness. 🎨 00:06:49 Improved color accuracy with an average color error of 5.6. 🕹 00:07:45 Super fast 240Hz refresh rate and OLED response times for gaming. 📺 00:07:56 Variable refresh rate for avoiding screen tearing. 🎛 00:08:59 Supports Dolby Atmos, variable refresh rate, and HDMI ARC for console compatibility. *Console Compatibility* 🕹 00:09:04 HDMI 2.1 Port enables Dolby Atmos and variable refresh rate for console gaming. 📺 00:09:42 Supports HDMI ARC and has a dedicated console mode for HDR tone mapping. *Price and Market Position* 💰 00:10:15 Priced at $1,200, making it the most expensive of the three QD-OLED monitors from Alienware. 📈 00:10:27 Offers high-end features at a lower price than the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8. ------------------ 🔑 *Key takeaways::* *New QD OLED Panel* 🌟 00:04:59 The new QD OLED panel from Samsung Display offers better image quality than previous models, with improved color accuracy and HDR performance. *Console-Friendly Features* 🕹 00:09:42 The Alienware 32 QD OLED is designed to be a proper TV replacement for consoles, supporting Dolby Atmos, variable refresh rate, HDMI ARC, and a dedicated console mode for HDR tone mapping. ------------------ *Summarized by TubeSum Chrome Extension*

[@d3fmetal]

I was like “oh this is cool” then you said the words eARC DOLBY ATMOS and I was like HOLY SHIT. THIS IS THE HOLY GRAIL

[@Douglascalderone]

These OLED reviews never discuss DPI and text clarity, which oled has struggled with. 😢

[@dylankeenan1590]

I have seen multiple reports of text being notably better than the first Gen QDOLED panels from last year.

[@noidsuper]

Other reviewers have covered it and at least for the 4K ones the issue is completely resolved. It’s not as sharp as a non OLED display but there is no fringing whatsoever.

[@silapakornsangsinchai8392]

Also auto brightness limiter.

[@ericmatthews8497]

I also have serious reservations about OLED longevity. The organic compounds used deteriorate over time. I have LCD panels that still look great after five years. I can see problems with the OLED tv in my bedroom after just 3.

[@goblinphreak2132]

​@@ericmatthews8497over 6000 hours on my first gen qd-oled (aw3423dw) and there is zero burn in or brightness loss. I measured just the other day for a friend who was curious. Still getting full 250 nuts full screen white. RTINGs burn in tests abuse displays on purpose, to cause/force burn in. Normal use will never see it. In my 6000 hours, 1/3rd spent in gaming and 2/3rds spent in windows with static elements for very long periods. ZERO burn in.

[@ガイジン-GOVI]

That curve + stand never changes... Plus not to mention that anti reflective coating... I want a full glossy gaming monitor.

[@tomwarren]

2:22 it's a 1700R curve, not 1600R

[@snellage]

I think this monitor is a absolute must have. As soon as it is available in my country i will order it. Me and my rtx4090 will be very happy. These specs i was waiting for for a while! Thank you Alienware

[@samer.mghabghab]

Just got both an rtx 4090 and this monitor. Can't wait till it arrives so I can feel less bad about the cost.

[@snellage]

@@samer.mghabghab and how do you like it so far? Mine arrives at 28/2.

[@LEGOCAMARO]

I really want to get this monitor between the gaming and I love watching movies/shows. This with my 4K blu ray player and a great set of audiophile headphones will be ultimate media set up.

[@jedics1]

Being able to send a 1080p or1440p high fps signal and view it cropped and centered at the BOTTOM of the monitor is a huge selling point for me which Ive seen offered before, 4K is great for movies and sharper text to mitigate the pixel layout problem but for semi competitive gaming its overkill, 1440p cropped to 27 inches with black borders left/right and top is something a gpu I can afford can run and anyone who needs glasses has to sit so close for the correct focus point they can't use bigger than 27 inch anyway. I find it strange reviewers don't cover this feature more as I am just going to go for a 27 inch without it.

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

Dell is absolutely killing it with monitors atm. I've still got a Dell S3220DGF monitor from a 4 years ago that is still my first ever 2k external display. But I think once I upgrade my PC in the future, then I'll definitely consider an Alienware monitor with 4K@240Hz.

[@PAX1DEI]

Had the AW3432DWF and it was amazing, I unofrtunately broke it and I think going for a 4k 240z now is the great option. Esports titles are for sure going to be able to take advantage of the high refreshrate even at 4k and I used to play single player games on my 4k@60hz tv in my livingh room anyway. Great monitor only thing i might be missing is the ultrawide but it also has some benefits going back to 32" and 16:9 as not all games i played supported the UW format

[@zafrizulfi]

4090 cries on 4K resolution(cyberpunk). Careful !!! (I HAVE IT)

[@maximehebert3209]

Only reasons why i'm not changing my monitor for this one... the missing 21:9... i know that other alienware got 3440X1440p with Oled... but since i had one b4 and changed it for the 38'' version... the extra 1600 is so much a game changer... I'll prob wait for that 38'' to comes up !

[@TMar1961]

@@zafrizulfi So you're telling me my 4070ti Super will not be enough?

[@zafrizulfi]

@TMar1961 For Cyberpunk in 4K, you may need to lower your graphics quality settings and enable all DLSS features. Set DLSS 2 to balanced mode. You can play in 4K even with a 4060 Ti (VRAM should be sufficient). It all depends on the graphics quality you are willing to sacrifice. With high-quality graphics, a 4070 Ti will struggle with titles like Cyberpunk. For games like CS: GO or something similar, you will get above 200 fps. Ultimately, it depends on the games you play as well. In my opinion, a 4070 Ti should not be paired with 4K. Also, this is a great era to play games in 1440p with ultra settings.

[@TMar1961]

@@zafrizulfi it's the new 4070ti Super card but is imagine it's the same answer.

[@Tridaak]

The fact that it doesn't have speakers is a plus... I hate reconnecting a monitor only to have my auto output to the monitor speakers.... because monitor speakers usually suck. How many people use wireless earbuds with their PCs... Don't have any other external speakers... and also not on a laptop. Seems like a minority problem.

[@branislavvartik5032]

You have to disable the output device (HDMI/DP from monitor) in Windows once, then it shouldn't reappear when you power cycle the PC

[@chancelor88]

I just bought the 34 for Christmas but this is EVERYTHING I WANT

[@stephengoodin9584]

so return it

[@chancelor88]

@@stephengoodin9584 I was really liking the monitor so I through out the box because it was massive and taking up space, maybe Ill try selling it or something idk but I don't really want my second monitor to be OLED out of fear of burn in. I'm headed to work for 3 months so I'll probably end up just buying it I just hate that the 34 will essentially go to waste

[@walterwhite2148]

Really surprised no 3.5 MM jack to get audio to my speakers since I will have a PC, PS5 and Series X hooked up to it but order is in and arriving Monday

[@shortyorc121]

So how are you going to get audio out of the monitor? This is the only thing stopping me from buying it right now.

[@BradPower]

I have the AW3423DW Ultra-Wide. I got it during a Black Friday Sale (Save $450). It's a glorious monitor. I can never go back to non-ultra-wide displays again because they just feel cramped now. That said, I just don't have a reason (yet) to go to 4K. It's still not compelling enough for me at the moment. So, I'm in hover mode ...for now.

[@SingularSolarus]

I have been using a very reasonable 32" (gigabyte M32UC) for work and general stuff. Mostly use my AW3423DW for gaming and videos (especially movies/shows in the same aspect ratio - theatrical 21:9). I'm going to replace the Gigabyte because the time I spend on the 32" is prolly 3-4x more and why not get the same level of amazingness for that monitor (QD-OLED goodness (real HDR), Glossy screen, 240Hz vs. 144 Hz., etc.). Just trying to rationalize spending even more money for deluxe Alienware monitors - lol

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

@@SingularSolarus the AW3423DW in my opinion was the best in the market, your just going from the best to the bestest lol

[@eggamyer3371]

Just got the dwf and I love it. 4K will have to wait

[@IRaoulDuke]

BG3 looks glorious on my DWF , just think how good it would look on this new 4k monitor. But I will wait till I can pair it with a 4090 , I mean what's the point of 4k if you also can't push the fps?

[@SingularSolarus]

@@abdulrahmanhizam2833 I really feel spoiled - lol. I'll still use my AW3423DW. It's just that my workhouse monitor (which can now also game hardcore in 16:9) will be a true pleasure going to QD-OLED & Glossy for everything I do - also nice for watching stuff that isn't in ultrawide (theatrical) aspect ratio. I enjoy watching content on the AW3423DW but going to 4K from 1440p will be a huge plus for the majority of media (aspect ratio).

[@matejnemec3022]

This is not a review. Preview at best. There is no in-depth testing, not comparative metrics except for delta-e...What about response time, input lag, contrast etc? Is this normal for this channel?

[@drunkhusband6257]

Response time on oled is minimal. unknown input lag, contrast on oled is infinite

[@matejnemec3022]

@@drunkhusband6257 Even if minimal, it should still be tested so should under/over shoot, cumulative error and so on. Input lag on a gaming monitor is one of the most important metrics. And while contrast on oleds is theoretically infinite QD OLEDS have the coating that tends to make blacks grey when there is an outside light source so that should be tested as well. And plenty of other things are missing as well. In other words this is a pathetic excuse for a review.

[@drunkhusband6257]

A 240hz brand new oled is going to have next to no input lag, there is no reason to do a full review of something that isn't even out yet. A pathetic excuse is what your education level is.@@matejnemec3022

[@gavinderulo12]

​@@matejnemec3022agreed. This is way too superficial. And either the guy doesn't know what he's doing, or they tried to push this review out as quickly as possible.

[@JesusFabianMedina]

I just placed my order today, arriving Monday :) - I currently own the Alienware AW3423DW which I am planning on selling to cover part of this new one.

[@weiwu2113]

How much can u sell that one ? I have the same monitor as u too

[@flashidy496]

How is the upgrade? I am looking to do this same exact thing. Would you recommend? Was it hard going from ultrawide to 16:9? Worth it?

[@cookie-monster7468]

@@flashidy496also wanna know… I’m debating on sticking with 16:9 and buying this monitor or buying my first ultrawide (dwf)

[@Tonifilmmaker]

Would you recommend this for video editing as well as gaming?

[@justiny1481]

Great review man! I am looking for a new monitor for my xbox and potentially PC. I was almost dead set getting the Samsung G8 but I think this is a better and cheaper way to go!

[@cesarspain10]

Best monitor on the market

[@steverupert6988]

They nailed it with the slight curve. 💯

[@furnitureandbedding776]

Was last year's AW OLED release less curved?

[@Nick-4K]

For that price... I'm buying this.

[@luisaponte8022]

Just ordered one can’t wait 😬

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

mine coming Saturday been waiting for this for a long time, have odyssey Neo g7 which has been good but can't compare

[@theorignalmartian1261]

Is this one good for PS5?

[@Banana_Slugcat]

This monitor absolutely checks all my requirements and I prefer the lack of speakers since they would just add to the cost and I honestly prefer using my own high quality Edifier speakers

[@alexsox]

No coverage of the Dolby Vision on the PC side?

[@billyjick9627]

I wish this review mentioned anything about the fan noise

[@jamesadkinsiii7925]

I have a s95c. I have this monitor placed directly under it in my gaming room. Is it just unrealistic to expect the picture of this monitor to match the s95c? The tv just looks so much more vivid than the monitor.

[@franciscobernard8721]

Fudge, had I known these were coming out, I would have waited before getting the lg c3 to use as a monitor. I really want this now.

[@joejo4549]

How's the lg

[@klaymoon1]

Great review! Looking forward for your comparison against LG 32" 4k OLED in 6(?) months.

[@paradigmshift7]

Need this flat, and 42" format. Awesome though

[@kimeraevent]

42' gang represent!

[@pozega8157]

Go for LG oled tv (C or G series)

[@ethenjordan2010]

I have the 34' ultrawide Gsync Ultimate. Guess i need to get it

[@zaryl2k]

Just wondering on the input lag when running 60Hz games especially on ps5 console gaming? And for productivity, will the text clarity is acceptable, using excel, word, web browsing, etc? 3rd gen QD OLED will have strong burn in defence mechanism yes?

[@MuhammadAdeelAhmed]

You mentioned about color accuracy, does it mean it is good for content creation ?

[@Progmium]

Definitely prefer this over the 1440p 34".

[@saltysteel3996]

Curved is a deal breaker.

[@centauri0]

once you get it you never go back to flat

[@hypnofba]

@@centauri0 Nah. I had a 38" Ultrawide and went back to 27" flat

[@gtd9536]

I have a Dell 32" monitor. It was the best electronic purchase I ever made. Depending on what (smaller) size screen you currently have, it improves the experience by a ALOT. I went from a 24 to a 32, and I feel like a 4x better experience in gaming, working, media consumption. Back when I bought mine, these size monitors were quite expensive, but they have come down in price in just a few years. Get one if you can afford it and have the space for it. If you are on the fence about this size or one larger, I'd say go for the larger size. The only "problem" I have with my 32" monitor, is that I wish I chose the 42" Dell monitor instead.

[@kilnerpaps8635]

Which 32 dell model please?.

[@gtd9536]

I have my monitor in storage right now b/c I am moving. So I don't have the model number. It's a 32" IPS panel that has 4 video inputs, no speakers, and a non-glossy screen. I checked Dell website and it does not list any such monitor anymore (I think they are updating site after CES 2024) I would recommend the monitor that I have. Simply b/c it's over 5 years old and there must be newer monitors with better image quality for cheaper price. From what I understand, Dell has a reputation for making solid monitors, if not spectacular monitors at a fair, but not discounted price. Mine might be an exception. I got it at a decent price, but it was defective. The multi inputs and selecting between the two was broken for me. I didn't know it until I tried to hook up two computers. But that was a year after I got the monitor and so I couldn't replace the monitor. So remember to check the multi input feature when you get your monitor. Multi-input is definitely a feature you should consider if you plan to hook up two computers (work and home) and even a console game. Also consider if the input selector has physical buttons or if it's touch capacitance buttons. Being able to switch between multiple inputs easily is a great feature. Some monitors even act as a kvm switch. I ended up getting a separate KVM switch. Problem with a separate KVM switch is the complete mess of cables. No matter how organize you make the cables, it still going to look like a jumbled mess. You should also give thought to glossy vs non-glossy or glossy with anti-glare. The larger monitor, the more chance there will be a glare spot. I got a non-glossy screen on my monitor, and I never sat down and wished it was glossy even while gaming or watching movies. In fact, I didn't even notice it was non-glossy when I pulled it out of the box (I didn't care at the time when I got the monitor, I was just so happy I got a large monitor). So even with the defects in my monitor, I'm still quite enjoy the experience. Also, I would still purchase an IPS panel over the OLED panels. I'm still worried about burn-in / image retention. IPS do not have this problem. I've had my monitor for over 5 years now, and I haven't seen a problem with it. Also consider ergonomics. The way you normally sit might be a problem. You could find yourself tilting your head too far up, so you might need to lower your desk to compensate. If you are taller (like me) this might not be a problem. But if you are shorter it can (potentially) be. I think as larger monitors become more prevalent, desks will change. You'll have your normal desk space, but the area where you put your monitor will be on a shelf that's depressed from the rest of the desk, just so that you don't crane upwards too much. The other alternative, would be to mount your monitor on a wall, off your desk in the appropriate position. Finally, this is the year you will see new machines implementing the new thunderbolt standard. We will finally have laptops that can drive multiple 4k monitors or even 8k monitors at high refresh rates. It's definitely something to keep in mind. Sorry to blabber so much. Good luck.

[@branislavvartik5032]

42 for regular pc usage gets old real fast. Used them for a few months and went back to 32, then settled on 34uw (both work and gaming). 42” is just too big, especially if flat, you can’t really use the edges of the display without strain on neck and eye movement, clarity suffers in the edges when doing productivity tasks. 34 handles this much better whereas 32 is the sweet spot imo tl;dr you’re not missing out not having 42” if not talking purely gaming

[@jmilesfox]

I agree that 32" is a big step up from a 24", but I really think the 32" monitor is the sweet spot in terms of size.

[@orlfane1622]

32 is nearly perfect. I can never go smaller. Kind of wish they would have made the new monitor just a little bigger maybe 35. I have the 32 Dell 1440 panel and I'm well used to the size. Getting the new monitor but the same size kind of sucks. You always want to go a little bigger. I agree on the 42 inch. I looked at it and told myself there is no way you would be happy sitting in front of this monstrosity.

[@andrewmorris3479]

Correction the 32” and 27” are 3rd Gen QD-OLED and the curve is 1700R.

[@Ryan-gc3sd]

this is the comment I was looking for. It seems Digital Trends needs to do better research instead of spreading mis info

[@dylankeenan1590]

And the monitor does have G sync which the video also got wrong

[@fist003]

@@dylankeenan1590 it's gsync compatible. doesnt have the dedicated module

[@shortyorc121]

Do you know If you can get audio out of this monitor? It's fine for my pc, but I also use my monitor for my ps5 and switch which I get audio out of my current monitor through the headphone jack. If you guys know please let me know it's the only thing keeping me from buying right now.

[@verttisyrjala2897]

@@dylankeenan1590It doesn't have the module but you will be able to use it just like you could with the DWF for example.

[@centauri0]

1700R curve not 1600 Lol I know big diff :) So glad it has it, I couldn't use a 32" without a slight curve after having one for years now.

[@ArnaldurBjarnason]

1:48 sadly there haven't been a few, there has just been one, the Neo G8. It has pretty serious QC issues and a weird uneven curve making it an unappealing product.

[@avenged110]

Really nice to see OLED monitors finally hitting 4K at more reasonable sizes. Though, as I couldn’t care less about refresh rates, I’m more interested in which ones have a glossy finish since that has unfortunately been seemingly quite rare.

[@revog7]

so through your backdoor channels when are the 32" 1440p oleds being released?

[@darrendavies1102]

fantastic review can you say if you can add a arm on this monitor wondering if its 100 mm fitment hope you can help many thx

[@AMRuger]

Is it any good at handling office work (Excel)?

[@xpoint9629]

@Digital Trends Can you recommend a mini led gaming monitor?

[@british_loony]

I'm buying this in April

[@ployth9000]

the asus models will have bfi support the ones that run 4k 240hz and 1080p @ 480hz on oled

[@EverydayElectronics23]

Yeah but no warranty

[@samjose11]

Apart from the bells and whistles,,, what about the DPI AND TEXT CLARITY??

[@DoctorHades]

Good review but no mention about text clarity on this monitor; something that put me off buying any of the 2023 OLED monitors? I definitely want one of these Alienware QD-OLED monitors. I currently have a 27" 1440p 165 Hz IPS monitor but was planning to upgrade to a 27" 1440p OLED display and was very interested in the new Dell models as they were flat not curved. The only thing putting me off the 32" 4K display is the fact that it is curved. It might be slight but it is still curved and I've never been a fan of these as I find it distracting rather than immersive.

[@philmiller5081]

Every gaming monitor should have displayport 2.1 by now.

[@rahb2096]

While not only being more expensive there are reasons why this isn't the case as the previous dp is more beneficial

[@emiel255]

I wholeheartedly agree with you

[@AndrewGR469]

The new Aorus 4k oled has

[@rahb2096]

There is no difference in image quality or performance so you want them to require you to get a new gpu to use 2.1 something not even the 4090 can do

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

100% agree, give it another year where GPU'S will start implementing it and if I'm spending 1200 dollars I want it to be future proofed.

[@RType2966]

what's the name of the small keyboard. love it

[@christophermitzel746]

If the monitor has a game console mode then I'm wondering why it doesn't have speakers or audio output jacks for speakers that are not EArc. Not everyone wants a soundbar for their desk set-up.

[@acmech1012]

Because who wants to use garbage monitor speakers. If you're spending 1200 on a monitor. You're probably not gonna use monitor shallow speakers

[@RoyalBoyle78]

@@acmech1012it’s called options my friend. And something they should have never removed was the audio jack, has to be the dumbest decision.

[@HassanAlHajry]

*It has a Fans in it when other 32 QDOLED Don't Plus it's curved and no headphone jack .Bad if you connect it to a console*

[@Shibo4201]

PC is the main use for this monitor. The curvature is amazing.

[@Shannon-ul5re]

Headphone jack… console and pcs have Bluetooth.

[@Kapono5150]

I really wish someone would show how this monitor does with 1440p. lol nobody will. Also he mentioned the LG 480hz in 1080p, that monitor has a Matt coating so you will loose contrast. Glossy all the way boys

[@Deathby_snusnu]

Guy on reddit, told me that 1440 looks good. The Monitor did a good job of upscaling it. I pulled the trigger.

[@Kapono5150]

@@Deathby_snusnu What are your thoughts soo far ? Is the firmware as bad as the internet makes is sound

[@Deathby_snusnu]

@Kapono5150 Heyo! I'm in love with the monitor. 1440p looks fine, but it does look a little off. Maybe that's just going from 4K to that resolution? I'm running a 12700k and a 4090 so 4k is between 120 - 240 FPS for me, so I just haven't played at 1440. The firmware is fine. I just keep HDR off on my Windows for now, and they are getting ready to release a patch for the Dolby Vision bug on their firmware in March. I think it's an incredible monitor and 99% of people who haven't experienced a monitor like this will be blown away. The 1% of people who whine about everything are the loudest voices.

[@Kapono5150]

@@Deathby_snusnuThat’s awesome you’re loving the experience from the monitor. I think the first update is available to download and install, as you also say a fix for the DV is coming in March. I’m using a 7800X3D with a 4080, how has Gsync experience been ? Are you using Display port or HDMI ? Please forgive for the questions, I’m just torn between the AW and the Asus QD OLED

[@Deathby_snusnu]

@Kapono5150 I've had 0 issues with Gsync. I have been running DisplayPort and haven't had to think about it. This monitor has been great, I thought I would miss the upscaling through Nvidia control panel, but 4k is just great. The last firmware update changed nothing for me, I think it was mostly targeting HDMI issues.

[@Aliencreep369]

They are on a great path still waiting for the best monitor 38" with same specs

[@nikolajovicic174]

Curved screen is a deal breaker for many. If they went with a flat screen and an early release it would have been a homerun for Alienware .. This way it will be a tough sell among the variety of good 4K 32 monitors out there.

[@Shibo4201]

It's perfect, I purchased it!

[@veilmontTV]

What's wrong with a slight curve? I've tried a couple curved monitors and they've never bothered me. Especially the ones with a slight curve

[@Shibo4201]

@@veilmontTV there is nothing wrong with it. Just some people have mental difficulties.

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

I have the odyssey neo g7 got it as a birthdays present. At first I didn't like it, after a week I honestly can't go back to flat. selling the Samsung and getting this for sure, which has less curve to it.

[@TatsuyaWow]

i think curve make sense after 32 inch and plus it more imersive

[@hanysonic]

Also i don't understand this obsession with brightness now, i have the aw3423dw and i have to put the brightness mode in SDR to 56% because generally the panel is so bright that it blinds me, and should be good to your eyes having the brightness maxed out. And in HDR it even more brighter and in some games the sun actually makes me squint my eyes. and surfing the internet just blinds me. And im super happy with aliens ware 3423dw ultawide for the win and 175 refresh rate is more than enough, come on, even with a high end graphics card it going to struggle at most games to reach over 120 fps, and lets not talk at 4k insted of 1440p .

[@Kevin-gf4im]

Same. I do not get how people play max brightness. Almost every monitor I own the first thing is to turn the brightness down to 25-45%.

[@drunkhusband6257]

I've maxed the brightness on every monitor I've ever owned. You have to if you want full color volume.....dunno how you would enjoy 25% brightness@@Kevin-gf4im

[@steadychaosproductions3376]

2nd gen panels? Shouldnt these be 3rd gen by now? Is it matte or glossy screen?

[@Zillawill]

Yeah there 3rd gen panels, the channel just hasn't done it research properly

[@Deathby_snusnu]

Glossy

[@user-qn6fw8fg4b]

no dispalyport 2.1? what upgradeability? for the next gen gpus thatuse 2.1?

[@cemsengul16]

I just hate curved displays. I have been waiting for a glossy oled 1440p monitor for close to ten years. I will go with the aw27.

[@edo7aro]

Just for my understanding: Despite the fact that it has no Freesync Premium Pro certification doesnt mean that it's not able to display adaptive sync in combination with hdr with an amd graphics card, right? It can do that?

[@angeltheriault2540]

It still should work with Amd gpus!

[@williamlindsay]

What’s a good speaker for this monitor

[@shortyorc121]

How do you connect a speaker to monitor? It doesn't have a headphone jack. Usb?

[@mpiys20]

Razer leviathan soundbar is what I have

[@Thafrenchconnect]

Yes but please explain how u get sound with no headphone jack and no built in speakers?!?!

[@nazarm6215]

I just got the QHD 34 version of the display. Solid colors and frame rate-I would be more than happy with 120hz. I will be returning it for the 4K version because the text on my 16:9 4K is crisp.

[@papaBoogy]

Just to clarify the fact it doesn't have Gsync Ultimate means it can't do HDR1000 with Gsync enabled?

[@Hellraiser_X22]

Doesn’t this use the 3rd gen oled panel and not the second?

[@tomwarren]

No, it uses second-generation QD-OLED panels. The Asus 32-inch PG32UCDM (which was announced with a 2nd gen panel) is shipping with a 3rd gen one, but it's just a vague "Q1 2024" promise right now and probably why it's not shipping alongside the Alienware.

[@Hellraiser_X22]

@@tomwarren what's the difference between the gen 2 and gen 3?

[@xbabisp]

@@tomwarreneverybody riding this wave of nonsense. Samsung themselves said that they are introducing the second generation IT porducts to the market. That doesent mean that the panel itself is not the latest one.

[@rahb2096]

​@@xbabispthe panel is only 1k nits leads me to believe it's a second gen qd oled

[@xbabisp]

@@rahb2096 monitors and tvs are not the same thing. The new LG 4k monitors are havin a much lower peak brightness than the tv-s despite using the newest MLA panel touted to reach 3000 nits on tv.

[@TH-lo8mq]

Are any G-sync Ultimate models coming out this year? Does the module even make a significant difference any more with these new panels?

[@drunkhusband6257]

G-sync ultimate is basically dead, no new monitors even come with it.

[@Crecross]

​@@drunkhusband6257The Alienware qdoled ultra wide came with it?

[@TimOD-hm9eu]

What about the dp 1.4? Is it a problem in praxis? Do you feel the display compression?

[@rahb2096]

There is no image quality or performance difference so

[@omsa831]

The curve killed it for me, at 32 and the distance I use the monitor it wouldn't work for my use. Otherwise, it sounds like it checks a lot of the boxes

[@dylankeenan1590]

Luckily all the other Monitors using this panel are flat this year. Tons of option going on

[@gavinderulo12]

​​@@dylankeenan1590exactly. I actually like that they added the curve to increase variety, as there are definitely people who prefer that. But for everyone else, there are plenty of other choices.

[@Shibo4201]

It will work for my use and for many others! The monitor is perfect and I am glad it's curved.

[@Alanleme12345]

People that complain can’t afford it lol

[@J_Brian]

What are you doing? Standing 25ft from your monitor? The curve is very minimal and you won't even be able to tell very much.

[@devilmaycry383]

In need of a monitor, do i get the Alienware or wait for the new Samsung G8?

[@TheReichtanglereal]

Alienware

[@TheReichtanglereal]

The odyssey has bad reviws

[@TheReichtanglereal]

It jas a lot of report of backlight bleedimg

[@TheReichtanglereal]

And system failures breaking and dies after 1 month or even 2 weeks

[@tonimontana3485]

Instead of overkill you can call it a long time investment XD

[@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073]

100 but im waiting for that lg ultragear 324k oled

[@saints3824]

Ive never owned an oled tv/monitor so my question is about burn in. Whats the likelyhood it happens? And is it inevitable? Thanks to anyone that can shed light on this. Im no tech savvy person.

[@Xuzyy]

I have the 34 NEO OLED G8 21:9 beautiful display nothing to say, this new one or the new OLED G8 they are amazing and they pack the latest QD-OLED display available, I have to say I wasn't an ultrtawide fan, never tried and never wanted one but since I started using my OLED NEO G8 34 21:9 I fell in love with it, so much so that honestly I am not sure if I could upgrade to the new G8 32 4K being a normal 16:9. I might consider the upgrade when the next gen video card releases, if I could really make use of the 240hz.

[@StevoHDA]

im the same, 21:9 provides all that bonus periphery and since its only 34 with diminished vertical height relative to bigger sizes, it has less eye strain and allows for just high enough ppi at 3440x1440 to be good even if theres fringing or the AA is off in games because or the subpixel arrangement. the dwf in particular has good color accuracy and allows adjustable timings for 10 bit at 165hz which alot of the new 16:9's are lacking. 3rd gen panels have well improved pixel efficiency and anti burn-in compensation algorithms however 2nd gen had no improved in brightness vs 1st on monitors and 3rd potentially won't either, full screen is only 300 nits as well which is a bit gimmicky, pissing contest vs mla doing the same thing.. I think if you take care of static elements on display you'll be fine and be happy with the monitor for its lifetime of use for yourself.

[@Xuzyy]

@@StevoHDA i also discovered just now that the new oled g8 will have a matte finish

[@Arney0408]

its drives me nuts but I cant decide between the AW34 Ultrawide and the AW32 4k.. Ultrawide just looks so freaking immersive..But I am slightly worried about the PPI. Then again I have an old 1080p 24 inch screen right now..

[@donjuan2001]

Im in the exact same boat, I’ve been stressing myself out trying to decide.

[@taxallbillionairesandchurches]

This may be a dumb question but does this monitor support USB audio out? My current monitor connects to a Razer Leviathan soundbar through USB.

[@shortyorc121]

Right, how does it not even have an audio jack? What the heck alienware.

[@ravenwda007]

I’d like a 1440p variant at this size. 4K is too resource expensive for my tastes

[@angeltheriault2540]

I was thinking of getting the 1440p one too and that 360hz will be so smooth

[@SamPosten]

Just waiting and refreshing for orders to go live

[@Scottyl35]

I have an 42 LG C2. Will this monitor give me a much better picture being that its a newer panel?

[@PadinnPlays]

I have a 3423dw and a 42 inch c2. I use the c2 for flight sims. I wouldn't say it'll be a huge upgrade but the 4k at 32 inches will be a higher pixel density and you get some benefits from qd oled such as higher peak brightness and better yellows. The higher refresh rate may be nice if you play a lot of high motion games, but driving 4k at 240 requires a beast of a pc (and even then its more like 160 range) I'm getting one to replace my 3423dw.

[@_rhin0_590]

anyone else not like curved monitors , feel like it massively ruins the movie/workstation experience

[@XerXcho]

Thankfully, this is the only curved model. Other brands are flat.

[@mythoti]

Curved is more immersive, especially on a large screen or 3 of those bad boys put together, but on a smaller screen it seems a little pointless

[@mavfan1]

Not me. It’s not made to be a workstation.

[@HawkSea]

I'll be looking at the Asus version of this with it being flat when it's released.

[@HawkSea]

I just don't like the idea of watching KZbin videos being wrapped around me.@@mavfan1

[@Toss3]

Wait is this a new model with a 1600R curve instead of the 1700R on the older model?

[@Lurk_ing]

Just built a new gaming rig. I9 14900k rtx 4080 and all the other fancy high end stuff and went out looking for a new 4k display high refresh rate to go with the system and couldn’t find anything that really had it all until I saw this monitor “coming soon” I searched hundreds of other options and said nope just gotta wait for this one to come out and I got one today I think it’s literally the best option possible right now and is cutting edge. it’s going to rock on the new system. gg men

[@chrisbullock6477]

As an actual game changer I'm looking forward to seeing the ASUS OLED 4k/1080p Monitor which will give you actual native resolutions and high refresh rates depending on your needs. And allows you to somewhat future proof your setup as more powerful hardware that can more easily push 4k as time goes on.

[@Dx-so7jm]

That monitor is not qd oled, just fyi

[@chrisbullock6477]

@@Dx-so7jm Don't remember saying it was. I currently have the Alienware QD OLED Ultrawide. I watched the ASUS Keynote as well. Gen-Z and Millennials never disappoint.

[@Dx-so7jm]

@@chrisbullock6477 never said you did either , as I added fyi just in case you were not aware as there is a ton of cloudy info about all the specs of the upcoming monitors , I was actually just trying to help

[@dylankeenan1590]

@@chrisbullock6477having a bad day bro?

[@Takashita_Sukakoki]

amazing review having no data... Does it have a fan? how are the response time, uniformity? This is a preview.

[@imtheonehero9305]

so is it finally worth it to upgrade from my Acer Predator 27" qhd XB271HU 144hz ips panel?

[@mikeymikey101]

I have the exact same monitor and I'm thinking the same thing..

[@DeadOrDyingBattery]

I have 2x and was disappointed there is no AW3423DWF *with* HDMI 2.1, so I'll go with this one.

[@ek2who]

we're too far from quality affordable models. super expensive atm

[@END6987]

Hoping 34 update with newer ports.

[@amnforge]

I so want it! I actually just ordered it and should arrive on saturday. What to do with my Alienware 34" oled?

[@MrHolder0619]

same issue lol

[@gavinderulo12]

I'll gladly take it off your hands. 😊

[@poedottaviano6924]

Have a 65" Samsung Oled but it's only good as a couch gaming TV. Also have the AW 34" UW, but I can't get used to it driving my peripheral vision crazy. So this is _the perfect_ combination of 4k, QD Oled, 240hz, real HDR, G Sync, and Dell's tremendous pixel perfect guarantee for 3 years. The days of trying those 32" 4K ips at 60hz are over. Finally..the perfect monitor with all the specs you can ask for. Awesome work Dell 👏 (Would having a 1080p 480hz be a great add on? Yes, but only if you're an esports gamer and a top end rig. For all others, this is perfect for all others that prefer 16:9 over an UW.)

[@veilmontTV]

No way in hell would I ever touch 1080p again. Even 1440p is feeling blurry now

[@poedottaviano6924]

​@veilmontTV Same here. Just set up this Alienware 32", and it's beyond stunning. Wow... And I've yet to get a stable 240fps in any game maxed out. Even GTA IV hovers from 100-240 as it was buggy anyway. (I need to mod it). Granted I max out CP2077 with balanced DLSS to get 55-60fps, and even GTA V with heavy mods(NVE and others) bring a 120+ from to 60-70fps. Maybe RDR2 will stay at 100+ maxed? Lol Only esports gamers will need more then 240hz. 4K on a 32" oled is the perfect match. This monitor is definitely future proof if you max out all settings. I'm blown away as it's pq is better then my 65" Samsung 95b.

[@veilmontTV]

@@poedottaviano6924 what gpu are you using? I have a 4070 but I'm staying up all night on launch night of the 4080 super to help push this. I play all my games on low for maximum frames so it'll be forever until I max this monitor out. Been waiting for a 4k 240hz oled to come out for a couple years now. This was cheaper than I expected it to cost me

[@poedottaviano6924]

@@veilmontTV I'm using a 4090 overclocked to 3Ghz

[@british_loony]

Problem with curved monitors is that when u switch it off and watch TV tour tv looks strange as its weird

[@888YouCantHandle]

Wait we can't change the resolution?

[@aegontargaryen573]

So DSC? How can it do 4K 240hz

[@theblackswordsman9951]

Yeah I need to know if it's 10 but color too as my last monitor that used DSC just used 8 but with dithering.

[@aegontargaryen573]

@@theblackswordsman9951 should be 10 bit… my qd oled TVs are.

[@theblackswordsman9951]

@@aegontargaryen573 Yeah i'm pretty sure it is, just would be nice for confirmation. I got an OLED TV too.

[@Dc25211]

Can the firmware be user upgraded? The first batch of aw3423 were not

[@PadinnPlays]

It should be as it doesn't have the gsync module

[@ravenwda007]

DW are firmware upgradable with Nvidia GPU’s