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Alienware AW3425DW

89
Highly rated
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 85–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 88.5 · 2 printed, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 90

Alienware AW3425DWImage: Alienware

4 professional reviewers tested the Alienware AW3425DW, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: brightness.

Reviewed by tweaktown.com, Tom's Guide, PCGamesN and 1 more

The catch: HDR is dim and there is no headphone jack.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

2 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    tweaktown.comHands-on review

    TweakTown rates this 34-inch 240Hz QD-OLED ultrawide highly for performance, picture and price.

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  2. 90
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    A spectacular upgrade on its predecessor with faster refresh, a cleaner design and a fair price.

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  3. 89est.
    PCGamesNNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    PCGamesN calls it a superb ultrawide OLED with great image quality, fast gaming and much better text than early OLEDs, and its new top pick.

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  4. 85est.
    Monitors UnboxedNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Alienware AW3425DW is a solid, high-performance gaming monitor that improves upon its predecessor with a faster 240Hz refresh rate and a refined design.

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What critics praise most

Picture quality4 of 4
Performance4 of 4

What critics dislike most

Brightness3 of 4

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Common questions

Is the Alienware AW3425DW worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. HDR is dim and there is no headphone jack.

Do critics agree about the Alienware AW3425DW?

Critics agree: scores range from 85 (Monitors Unboxed) to 90 (tweaktown.com), a spread of 5 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the Alienware AW3425DW?

Brightness (3 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Alienware AW3425DW?

The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.