Dell Alienware AW3426DW 34" Curved

While most electronics have skyrocketed in price over the last few years, TVs and monitors have been mostly unaffected. (Thank goodness they don't need much RAM or storage.) That makes them wiser investments these days. The AW3426DW isn't cheap at $800, but it's $500 less than what Alienware's original QD-OLED ultrawide cost four years ago, making it a bit more sensible.

The Alienware 34 QD-OLED (AW3426DW) offers meaningful upgrades, such as higher HDR brightness, a faster refresh rate, and sharper text. While it’s not a necessary purchase for those with last year’s model, it’s a no-brainer for anyone looking for an immersive and relatively affordable gaming monitor.

The Alienware AW3426DW combines just-the-basics design with an excellent five-layer tandem QD-OLED panel to deliver great image quality at a lower price.

The Alienware AW3426DW is a solid value in the 34-inch curved ultra-wide genre with premium imagery and performance. Its size and shape strike a good balance between gaming immersion and workday utility.