The new Dell Alienware AW3426DW is an affordable way to access the latest RGB-stripe QD-OLED ultrawide panels. Earlier this year, we tested this new panel in a pair of high-end 360Hz displays from Asus and MSI, finding that it delivered several improvements over the first generation of 34-inch ultrawide OLEDs. However, where before this meant spending $1,000 or more, the Dell version is more accessible from the get go.
The Alienware AW3426DW introduces a new variant of this 2026 QD-OLED ultrawide panel. It essentially features the same Penta Tandem emissive structure, RGB-stripe subpixel layout, and brightness improvements, including a peak of 1,300 nits in HDR content. However, instead of operating at 360Hz, it tops out at 280Hz.
That is the only substantial change, so the AW3426DW looks like it could be a compelling option for buyers who do not need the absolute highest refresh rate.
The drop in refresh rate also brings a lower asking price. Dell has priced the AW3426DW at $800, which is substantially cheaper than the Asus PG34WCDN and around $150 less than MSI's 360Hz model. It also carries the same launch price as its predecessor, last year's AW3425DW. That is great news for gamers, as Dell is offering improved panel performance at no additional cost.
