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

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@RayDusso]

Just bought one. Can't wait

[@leroygic294]

Was it worth it ?

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@radeondutch]

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

[@godnamedtay]

This is the 32” king, period. There’s no debate to be had. Also, if u buy a 4K 240hz oled, why in tf would u EVER want to switch it to 1080p? Idc if it’s a million hz. Dumb af.

[@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.

[@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*

[@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.

[@_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

[@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.

[@Submersed24]

Igot this monitor then realized the only gpu that can run this s the 4090 and you need 24gb vram....

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😂❤️

[@DJHEADPHONENINJA]

HDR in windows at full brightness just to use an OLED in office space? Yeah say good bye to that panel after a year. lol, my day one 34" Alienware QD-OLED already have some super faint burn-in in some plain color tests and that's running it at max 100 nits SDR every day, never HDR.

[@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

[@gobbledygook5000]

Can you tell me where you bought yours? I can't find it on Amazon. Only on the alienware website right now?

[@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

[@Phil_529]

Ugh, no. We do not need built in garbage speakers on a premium display. Stop yourself.

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@tomwarren]

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

[@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.

[@TheSometimeAfter]

Stop shilling 4k Come back to reality

[@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.

[@RatedX_Gaming]

I'm glad it doesnt come with speakers! Keep the speakers out of tv's and monitors and lower prices. So pointless to spend this much on a monitor and not have a good separate speaker system to go with it.

[@shortyorc121]

I'm fine with no speakers, but it's doesn't even have a headphone jack. Is there anyway to get audio out of this monitor?

[@RatedX_Gaming]

Your going to have the monitor hooked up to a pc or console. Why do you need audio from the monitor? It's not a tv.@@shortyorc121

[@selohcin]

Did he seriously just say "You've got DisplayPort 1.4 for the full 240Hz at 4K" at 4:18 ??? Why is Digital Trends hiring an unqualified man to review their monitors?

[@fist003]

i'm confused. what's wrong with that statement..?

[@selohcin]

@@fist003 DisplayPort 1.4 doesn't have the bandwidth to support 4K and 240Hz.

[@fist003]

@@selohcin ahhh, should add DSC in that statement

[@selohcin]

@@fist003 If it needs DSC, it's not really doing it. My statement stands.

[@fist003]

@@selohcin did i disagree with you..?

[@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.

[@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

[@dehfunnykid]

This review sucked, pretty generic information that we basically got from CES and the official spec sheets. Didn’t really give any of the info we’re looking for.

[@notenot77]

It’s not review it’s advertising. Zero helpful info.

[@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

[@ployth9000]

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

[@EverydayElectronics23]

Yeah but no warranty

[@madpistol]

4K240 OLED... Yep. This is it. This is the one.

[@poedottaviano6924]

Exactly, it's the perfect pc monitor IMHO. I ordered one at 10am est when Dell put it up, as 32" 4K Oled with real HDR and g sync and 240hz? What's not to love? Damn...this is _the_ monitor to get. (Unless you love UW or you're an esports gamer)

[@revog7]

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

[@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.

[@lmperioz]

It's crazy expensive but I think I'll go for it once it comes out here in UK. I play 90% of my games on Xbox so I never picked up the 34" ultrawide. but I also watch a lot of movies and play PC games here and there. I'm a huge sucker for good image quality, graphics and HDR. Quick question, will my RX 6700 XT's HDMI 2.1 or DP 1.4 port be able to get 4K 240hz HDR?

[@Slavolko]

I think your DP 1.4a port should work if it enables DSC (Display Stream Compression). HDMI 2.1 would need DSC or FRL (Fixed Rate Link) to support 4k 240 Hz, and I'm not sure if the 6700XT support VRR with FRL enabled. I suppose you'll find out, but I think your DP port should definitely work.

[@lmperioz]

@@Slavolko Thanks for such a detailed response. I'll definitely be picking this monitor up, and even if it doesn't support 4k 240Hz, I would just upgrade my GPU rather than return the monitor anyway.

[@Slavolko]

@@lmperioz Good luck. I hope to pick this up too, if I save up enough.

[@ek2who]

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

[@Nick-4K]

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

[@DavidFregoli]

oh dear god not another 16:9 curved screen

[@Shibo4201]

It's perfect, the curvature is just insanely good.

[@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?

[@user-dw2ft]

just a marketing video

[@datdudeinred]

WHats the point of a curve on a 32" 16"9 wtf? I'll wait for other brand with flat screen as the display is flexible {pun intended} Also the brightness is super low even that 1000nits is misleading as nothing covers just 1% of the display especially on a 32" screen. There should be a standard 10% & 100% screen brightness at 6500k point.

[@Shibo4201]

It's okay! You should not get this monitor, we will get it. The curvature is perfect!

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

I was like you, until I got the Samsung odyssey neo g7 and after a week I was hooked. can't go back to flat and my AW3225QF coming Saturday can't wait

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

@@Shibo4201 the shipping date now showing late January early feb. we all been waiting for this

[@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!

[@Lobanium]

Alienware's Gaming Monitors = 😃 Alienware's Desktop PCs = 😒

[@alexsox]

No coverage of the Dolby Vision on the PC side?

[@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

[@Kaudrag33]

Hey. I have the aw3225qf but there is something that drives me crazy... There is flickering with G-Sync turned on. It's mainly in situations with gray on the screen like in dark situations which are not 100% black or a little bit lighter. It does happen in loadingscreens too. Is that a common issue for that monitor? Is it a common issue for OLED monitors? I tried it without G-Sync and everything worked perfectly fine. But without G-Sync the games doesn't feel as smooth as with it and have screen-tearing. Could anyone tell me if that is normal and if other OLED monitors (like the Asus pg32ucdm) doesn't have this issue? It's really really sad that this has VRR flickering because if it wouldn't have it, it would be a perfect monitor. I'm thinking about returning it because that isn't acceptable for 1000 bucks to be honest. (Latest Firmware is installed) Would be really nice if anyone can help!

[@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!

[@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.

[@tonimontana3485]

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

[@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073]

100 but im waiting for that lg ultragear 324k oled

[@momojafar9385]

smh it aint glossy

[@prototypefan1000]

Semi-glossy tho

[@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.

[@xpoint9629]

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

[@moltenbullet]

Misstep here is the curve. Would have bought it without hesitation otherwise. Sigh. Wanted to fill my table with the same type of monitor (have the aw3821dw and the 2723df). Dell, if you're reading this, please follow up with a flat variant soon.

[@dylankeenan1590]

This is the only of the 6 monitors I’m aware of using this panel that has a curve. All the other Samsung QD oled panels this year are a flat design. Just look into those

[@user-qn6fw8fg4b]

how about no displayport 2.1?

[@moltenbullet]

​@@user-qn6fw8fg4bas far as I know, it shouldn't make much of a difference with current GPUs and performance. Nevertheless, it does make one wonder about Dell's overall strategy of not going to the top / most recent hardware specs and creating potential future proofing issues.

[@moltenbullet]

​@@dylankeenan1590absolutely, but I like my desk to have a pretty streamlined look with hardware that generally match. Alienware's grey is really close to the grey of my desk too.

[@ivorslibar9414]

Remove freaking everything from monitor; Leave the panel and vesa mounts, true picture color one DP/HDMI/Ctype and go. Reduce the price, don't include the stand even. I really don't know anyone using a 1000$ monitor and not buying speakers... Make monitor 500$ insted of 10000$

[@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

[@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).

[@wiggyg7337]

3rd Gen QD OLED Samsung not 2nd*, also incorrect curve

[@TheNikolinho]

Will the FreeSync option on my computer with Ati Radeon 7900XT work on this monitor? Some reviews/specs say no and some say yes, so I am confused. Tnx

[@ithinkmynameismoo5e]

I'm looking at this for use with an Xbox series X for games and an M3 Max MBP for home use. Seems it would be great for the Xbox, but does anyone know how well it would work with the Mac?

[@klaymoon1]

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

[@prev241]

Finally a Good Monitor to feed my 7900XTX

[@dotnetdevni]

am sick of them doing curved we want normal plz for love of god

[@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.

[@DanielManser]

No DisplayPort 2.1 - no buy

[@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.

[@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.

[@ethenjordan2010]

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

[@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)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@british_loony]

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

[@pinogatto3540]

Ya'll think this is a good monitor if its mostly for work? Gaming like 25-30% of the time? Worried about burn-in

[@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.

[@AMRuger]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Deoxys_King]

I can't decide which monitor to buy. Should I buy the alienware AW2725DF,AW3225QF or the msi mpg 271qrx? I play multiplayer and story games equally, but currently more story games. Currently less multiplayer because I'm still waiting for my new internet connection. My current monitor is 13 years old and it's simply not worthy of my new 2k usd PC.

[@stefanmarian4273]

I'm really interested in the 32-inch monitor reviewed in your video for both gaming and work. I've understood that this monitor does not support 1440p resolution on consoles, which I find quite absurd. Could you please check if this monitor supports gaming at 1440p resolution on consoles? I'm particularly looking to play Apex Legends at 120 fps and use 4k resolution for work tasks. I prefer not to game in 4k on the console due to the significant performance drop in fps games, especially in competitive play. It's crucial for me to have the 1440p functionality for gaming. Your feedback would be incredibly helpful for making my decision. Thank you so much!

[@paradigmshift7]

Need this flat, and 42" format. Awesome though

[@kimeraevent]

42' gang represent!

[@pozega8157]

Go for LG oled tv (C or G series)

[@DeafEcho27]

Ever heard of desk speakers or portable speaker? if you're using airpods with that monitor setup and no backup thats a user issue..

[@RasoGOVI]

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

[@StevoHDA]

is it 1600 or 1700r? 2:42

[@abdulrahmanhizam2833]

1700r

[@TonyStackzz]

Why didn't they fucking make this 34?

[@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.

[@Optimus514]

Why no mention of the benefits of Dolby Vision? It's one of the major benefits of this particular model which only two others (ASUS and HP) support. None of the LG WOLED models will, either. Even HDR10+ is nowhere to be found on any of this year's OLEDs, aside from the three QD-OLEDs with DV you're SOL for dynamic HDR tonemapping.

[@drunkhusband6257]

Because hdr is utter trash. Properly adjust your sdr settings and leave hdr off

[@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.

[@Toss3]

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

[@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.

[@treepizzle]

"only had a a refresh rate of 175hz" lol

[@Submersed24]

Just get a cheap desktop speaker for audio. A monitor shouldn't have speakers

[@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.

[@frankd.b.9233]

Damn, I asked for a 32 1440p 360Mhz and they give this, pff

[@Kihma.]

It's cool and all but 4k is too much for high refresh rate high quality demanding games, any info on 1440p variants coming?

[@branislavvartik5032]

AW 27" 1440p 360Hz is launching alongside this 32".