Product Comparison: Alienware AW3418DW vs Alienware AW3418HW


General Specifications
Brand
Alienware
Alienware
Model
AW3418DW
AW3418HW
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Alienware's 34 Inch curved gaming monitor packs premium gaming features into an immersive 1900R curved display for ultimate performance. Featuring iconic Alienware design with custom AlienFX lighting, WQHD resolution.
The Iconic Alienware Design will take your experience to a higher level by completing your Alienware ecosystem 3800R curved panel with three sided bezel IPS - Wrap more of your peripheral vision into your display.
Key Specs
Screen Size
34 in.
34 in.
Resolution
3440 x 1440
2560 x 1080
Response Time
4 ms
4 ms
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
160 Hz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Alienware AW3418DW Curved IPS Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Gaming Monitor
  • The 120Hz refresh rate with G-Sync is extremely smooth and performs very well on my RTX 2080.
  • I was using was a 144hz monitor and although a downgrade to the refresh rate to 120hz I really didn't notice any difference.
  • 100-120Hz is enough in most games with the settings on ultra settings.
  • Really immersive game experience, and the 3440x1440 is a game changer for work productivity.
  • 3440x1440 is pretty demanding and even a 2080TI will need some games knocking down in graphics quality if you want to maintain 100-120fps.
Alienware AW3418HW Full HD Gaming Monitor
  • Good balance of FPS with ~144Hz vs Resolution 1080p.
  • Great monitor. Playing all games on ultra at 144+ and it’s as smooth as butter.
  • Great product, great 32 inch monitor with great quality picture.
  • 2560 x 1080 resolution at 144hz (OC’s to 165hz) with G-Sync runs just about any game smoothly with no screen tearing.
  • Super picture quality very complete 2560 x 1080 resolution.
Size & Weight
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Color
Black
Black
Height
22.08 in.
22.17 in.
Width
32.03 in.
32.04 in.
Depth
12.56 in.
12.56 in.
Weight
26.15 pounds
25.2 pounds
Display
Display Type
LED
LED
Panel Type
IPS
IPS
Aspect Ratio
21:9
21:9
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
1000:1
Brightness
300 cd/m²
300 cd/m²
Color Supported
16.7 Million
16.7 Million
View Angle Vertical
178 °
178 °
View Angle Horizontal
178 °
178 °
Curved Display
Yes
Yes
Anti-Glare
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Display"
Alienware AW3418DW Curved IPS Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Gaming Monitor
  • The extra field of vision is very handy in the fps I've played and strategy games benefit from the extra space as well.
  • Picture quality is amazing and back light bleed for this type of panel isn't too bad.
  • The monitor being a IPS display was a great choice for this ultrawide, as I do digital art and game casually this display ticks my boxes.
  • The colour reproduction is great and the display is generally very vibrant.
  • Its a 21 : 9 display which means most films and YouTube videos aren't "fullscreen", its something to get used to having black bars on the side.
Alienware AW3418HW Full HD Gaming Monitor
  • The curved screen creates an immersive experience. Brilliant graphics.
  • Really impressed with this monitor. Colors are full and vibrant.
  • 21:9 ratio with curve is easy on the eyes, helps with a little longer game play.
  • 21:9 screens are close to perfect with no letterboxing.
  • Monitor 21:9 that becomes excellent even in the workplace. Possible to change the various presets on the game scene
Features
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Touch Screen
No
No
Build-in speaker
No
No
Built-In Webcam
No
No
TV Tuner
No
No
Pivot Function
No
No
VESA-compatible
100x100
100x100
Extras
Flicker-free Technology, Low Blue Light, NVIDIA G-SYNC technology
Flicker-free Technology, Low Blue Light, NVIDIA G-SYNC technology
What customers say about "Features"
Alienware AW3418DW Curved IPS Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Gaming Monitor
  • G-Sync, search it up, it is amazing game changer comes with this monitor.
  • G-sync works well, and you have only to install the monitor drivers or it won't work properly!
  • This beast is perfect. Games like a champ, displays movies in Native, and multitasks workloads effortlessly.
  • The RGB is good, can be configured or switched off completely.
  • The stand for the monitor is probably the only bad thing I can say about it, as it's very big and heavy.
Alienware AW3418HW Full HD Gaming Monitor
  • Best monitor I've used for gaming - Gsync works like a dream with nearly no setup.
  • Very well made and with g sync built in works amazing.
  • The build, the materials everything about this monitor just screams quality.
  • Love the G-sync and 144hz that I was waiting for to favor the fluidity (I play a lot at fps).
  • Unhappily there is no built-in speakers. Could be the best monitor.
Connectivity
Inputs
5x USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, 3.5mm audio out
5x USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x 3.5mm audio out
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Alienware AW3418DW Curved IPS Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Gaming Monitor
  • It support HDMI as well as Display Port and it comes with USB and audio sockets.
  • If you have HDMI input you can connect speakers/headphone through the monitor.
  • Has a lot of connections port so I don't need to bother about adapters.
  • It has displayport, HDMI, lot of usb and additional 3.5 out.
  • This monitor will not let you play Xbox one x in 1440p so if you want to use HDMI for XBOX One X stay away going to be returned.
Alienware AW3418HW Full HD Gaming Monitor
  • There is an 3.5mm audio jack just under the screen.
  • I love all the ports, I am using all of them with no issues.
  • Use the displayport to obtain the 144hz. Thankfully it placed convenient as the HDMI.
  • HDMI is probably more ideal for lower devices such as gaming consoles.
  • No USB-C input for compatible Apple devices.
Power
Wattage
60 Watts
47 Watts
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
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