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Biggest differences

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  1. Peak brightness (HDR)A: 400nitsB: 1,300nitsAlienware AW3426DW is 3.3 times higher.
  2. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 70WB: 190WAlienware AW2726DM is 120 W lower.
  3. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WAlienware AW2726DM is 0.2 W lower.
  4. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 200nitsB: 300nitsAlienware AW3426DW is 100 nits higher.
  5. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21WB: 31WAlienware AW2726DM is 10 W lower.
  6. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21WB: 31WAlienware AW2726DM is 10 W lower.
  7. Refresh rateA: 240HzB: 280HzAlienware AW3426DW is 40 Hz higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

3840 × 2160
ANot listed
B120Hz
3440 × 1440Native for B
ANot listed
B280Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A240Hz
BNot listed

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A5.9kg
B7.91kg
Weight without stand
A3.9kg
B4.88kg
Box weight
A8.45kg
B12.92kg

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ADell Alienware AW2726DM
BDell Alienware AW3426DW

General

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Series
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Product Line.
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Line.
Model numbers
AW2726DM1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Product Model. Manufacturer part numbers 83PW7 and JW05F on the page are ordering codes, not variants.
AW3426DW1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Model. Ordering part numbers are omitted, with no regional variants.
GTIN / EAN
53973210305533EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Complementary information GTIN for the EU registration.
Not available
Announced
14 April 20266Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026News dated April 14, 2026: Dell are today introducing the AW2726DM.
27 May 202610Press releaseuk.alienwarearena.com/ucf/show/2175572/boards/alienware-pulse/News/alienware-celebrates-30th-anniversary-with-new-30-inch-monitor-lineup-at-computexRead 5 October 2026Official Alienware Pulse maker announcement. Its article:published_time and datePublished metadata both state May 27 2026 at 19:44 UTC. This is the earliest maker announcement located, separate from Computex event and June retail.
Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Current U.S. Add to Cart listing at $349.99.
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Exact model current U.S. listing has Add to Cart.
Predecessor
Not available
Dell Alienware AW3425DW12Reviewtechradar.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw3426dwRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the Alienware AW3425DW the predecessor of the Alienware AW3426DW.
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
$349.996Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026Dell U.S. store launch price reported on announcement day. No Dell press release with a price was found. The current Dell U.S. price is the same.
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
US, GB, EU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026U.S. and U.K. Dell store listings. EU from the EPREL record, which lists availability in EU and EEA countries.6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026Available now for $349.99 USD or 369 GBP from Dell.
US, EU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Current U.S. maker listing and June 27 European sales report linked below.9Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Where to buy section reports availability in U.S. and Europe, corroborating current maker U.S. listing and June 27 actual European sale report.
Colours
Black1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Product Color.
Interstellar Indigo3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Monitor Color. Current store calls it Black, while review describes very dark blue. Exact maker marketing color retained.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Product Type Gaming OLED Monitor and Application/Usage Gaming.
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Product Type: Gaming OLED Monitor.

Display

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Screen size
26.5in(67.3 cm)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 and p14: 673.2 mm (26.5 in.) viewable diagonal. Product page Diagonal Size 26.5 inches, 27-inch class. EPREL rounds to 27 inches.
34in(86.4 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Advertised diagonal 34 inches.
Viewable screen diagonal
26.5in(67.3 cm)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 Viewable image dimension, diagonal 673.2 mm (26.5 in.).
34in(86.4 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Viewable image diagonal 863.3 mm / 34.0 in.
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 and p15 maximum preset resolution.
3440 × 1440px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Connectivity explicitly supports up to 3440 x 1440 at 280 Hz.
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14.
21:92Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5. Maker-rounded ratio for 3440 x 1440.
Pixel density
110.8ppi
109.7ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2292mm2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 horizontal and vertical 0.2292 mm. Consistent with the active area and 2560 x 1440.
0.2315mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, horizontal and vertical pixel pitch.
Active display area
Width586.75Height330.05mm(23.1 × 13 in)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 active area horizontal and vertical.
Width796.36Height333.36mm(31.4 × 13.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, active area horizontal and vertical.
Curved
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Display Screen Type Flat Panel.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features explicitly describes a curved panel.
Curvature radius
Not available
1,800mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Curvature 1800R.
Screen surface
Semi-glossy7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026The 2,560 x 1,440 panel has the usual semi-gloss finish. Maker states only Anti-Reflection (AR) with hard-coating 2H.
Semi-glossy7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026QuantumBlack Film section explicitly describes semi-glossy coating, without grain.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Reflection (AR) with hard-coating 2H2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 display screen coating.
Anti-Reflectance (AR) with hard-coating 3H2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Display screen coating.
Touchscreen
Not available
No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Touchscreen: No.

Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 panel technology QD-OLED.
QD-OLED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Panel technology.
Panel type (as published)
Quantum Dot OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Panel Technology.
Quantum Dot OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Panel Technology.
Backlight
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p5 and p7 Quantum Dot-Organic Light Emitting Diode display.
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product definition: Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode.
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Samsung Display6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display.
Samsung Display7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and Introduction identify the exact panel manufacturer.
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Panel generation
3rd generation7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Review dated September 8, 2026: third-generation 27in Samsung QD-OLED panel.
5th generation Penta Tandem7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and Introduction. Panel generation is distinct from Dell monitor generation.
Subpixel layout
Triangular RGB7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Text fringing is due to the triangular sub-pixel layout.
RGB stripe2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features explicitly names RGB-Stripe QD-OLED panel.
Colour depth
10bits2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p55 troubleshooting explains how to select 10 bpc output. Native panel depth or FRC is not stated, so the method is left out.6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 202610-bit colour depth offering 1.07 billion colours.
10bits1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Video / Color Depth: 10-bit. Not applied to particular refresh modes.
Colour depth method
Not available
Not available
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 color depth 1.07 billion colors.
1.07 billion2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Color depth.
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
99%2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 DCI-P3 99% (CIE 1976) (typical).
99%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, typical DCI-P3 99%, CIE 1976.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Yes7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Emulation modes / sRGB explicitly states factory calibrated sRGB mode. Paper report is not established.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
22Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, average Delta E < 2 for sRGB and DCI-P3. Qualifier retained as a bound.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Color Calibration with Colorimeter: No. This does not deny ordinary external ICC calibration.
Static contrast ratio
1,500,000:12Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 1.5 million:1 (typical). The product page labels the same figure dynamic. Manual priority, as for sibling Alienware OLED files.
1,500,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, contrast ratio 1.5 million:1. The store dynamic contrast label is not used for this field.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
200nits2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 200 cd/m2 (typical). No window or mode stated.
300nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, typical brightness. No full-screen claim is inferred from this row.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
400nits1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Brightness (Peak) 400 Nit. Window size and mode not stated. The manual does not list a peak value.
1,300nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, HDR peak at APL 3%.
HDR peak test window
Not available
3%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, HDR peak at APL 3%.
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
HDR106Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026Only HDR10 support is stated. No Dolby Vision or HLG inferred.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026HDR10 support is included.
HDR10, Dolby Vision7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and Conclusion explicitly names HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
HDR certification
None8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026HDR10 support is included despite the monitor not having any HDR certification. The monitor is absent from the VESA DisplayHDR certified products list checked 2026-10-06.
DisplayHDR True Black 5002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, HDR support.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 typical.
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, typical horizontal viewing angle.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 typical.
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, typical vertical viewing angle.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2726DM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native120Hz240Hz
Source2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 connectivity rows state the per-port maximum: DP 1.4 up to 2560 x 1440 240 Hz with HDR, DSC, AdaptiveSync, and HDMI up to 2560 x 1440 120 Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS). p15 maximum preset resolution agrees. DSC is listed as supported, not as required, so the dsc column is left out. Bit depth and chroma are not tied to these maxima. HDMI accepts 2160p (p15) but its maximum rate is not stated, so no row.
BDell Alienware AW3426DW
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160120HzNot available
3440 × 1440Native280HzDSC280HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11 Connectivity directly states native up to 280 Hz on DP 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 FRL. p12 Maximum resolution says DSC enabled. Maker page lists HDMI native 280 with DSC. Bit depth and chroma for these maxima are not established. TFTCentral Console Gaming explicitly tests maximum virtual 4K120 HDMI input in Console Mode, downscaled to the native panel, with DSC/bit depth/chroma unspecified. Lower-resolution preset timings on pp13-14 are not treated as maxima.8Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Interface/Port Details explicitly lists native 3440x1440 up to 280 Hz with DSC on HDMI 2.1 FRL.9Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming table explicitly tests maximum accepted virtual 4K120 input over HDMI 2.1 in Console Mode. It is downscaled to native 3440x1440, not displayed at native 4K. Lower-resolution esports mode port-specific maxima are not established and omitted.
Max refresh rate
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
280Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
240Hz2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 DisplayPort supports up to 2560 x 1440, 240 Hz. No overclock mode in the OSD.
280Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features and p11 direct native-resolution maximum.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Refresh Rate section explicitly says no dual-mode support. Esports mode is a cropped image, not higher-rate dual mode.
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
VESA AdaptiveSync Display, FreeSync Premium, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification and AMD FreeSync Premium. p14 HDMI VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. No G-SYNC claim.5Certification listadaptivesync.org/certified-productsRead 6 October 2026Confirms VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification.
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, exact VRR certification and HDMI protocol names. Generic Adaptive-Sync is not substituted for VESA certification.
VRR range per port
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 and p11 exact-model FreeSync Premium Pro certification. AMD official tier definition requires LFC. Compatible GPU and supported FreeSync mode are required. No per-port range is inferred.11Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 5 October 2026Overview / FreeSync Premium Pro explicitly includes support for low framerate compensation. Exact-model manual supplies the qualifying tier. Compatible GPU, enabled FreeSync and supported preset are required.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 0.03 ms (gray to gray).
0.03ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, gray-to-gray. Maker page and spec sheet qualify the claim as Extreme mode.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Not available
Motion blur reduction
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026pp37-45 complete OSD menu table has no black frame insertion or strobing feature.
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Variable Refresh Rates and Gaming Features explicitly says no BFI blur-reduction mode.
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 TUV Eye Comfort technologies deliver a flicker-free screen.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features explicitly names Flicker-Free technology. This claim does not deny variable-refresh luminance flicker.
Black frame insertion
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026pp37-45 complete OSD menu table has no black frame insertion feature.
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Variable Refresh Rates and Gaming Features explicitly says BFI absent.

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
0.857ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Lag chart lag_1a.png gives total display lag 0.857 ms at native 280 Hz. Article rounds to about 0.86. Estimated processing 0.74 ms is not substituted. Firmware and input connector not identified.
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
8.25ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Lag chart lag_1a.png gives total display lag 8.250 ms at 60 Hz. Firmware and input connector not identified.
Average response time (measured)
Not available
0.49ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Response Times chart response_times.png gives average across 30 G2G transitions at 280 Hz, initial G2G response, gamma corrected, RGB10 tolerance, overdrive n/a. Article confirms consistency 120/60 Hz and VRR. Firmware not identified. Claimed 0.03 is minimum/Extreme-mode maker claim, not the same test.
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
183nits7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026X-Rite i1 Display Pro Plus with DisplayCAL, full screen of white in SDR at maximum brightness. 124 cd/m2 at the default 75%. Windows Central measured 215.2 nits with a SpyderX Pro in unstated conditions.
327nits7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Brightness and Contrast (SDR) reports maximum 327 nits, uniform SDR brightness across varied APL/window sizes. Review firmware not identified.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
1.337Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Standard mode out of the box, average Delta E against a Display P3 target, before calibration. Delta E formula not stated.
4.47Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Default Setup, Standard wide-gamut mode before user calibration, sRGB color-patch average Delta E 2000. Calman, ICC profiles disabled. DCI-P3 target 2.0 is separate and not substituted.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2726DM
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
DisplayPort1.41Yes1.4, 2.3
HDMI2.12Not available1.4, 2.3
Source2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 bottom view and p14 connectivity: one DP 1.4 with DSC support and two HDMI ports. HDMI is labeled HDMI 2.1 but runs TMDS signalling only. No FRL bandwidth is stored.
BDell Alienware AW3426DW
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
DisplayPort1.41Yes1.4, 2.3
HDMI2.12Yes1.4, 2.3
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, complete Connectivity inventory. HDMI DSC capability is explicit in the manufacturer page and sheet. No bandwidth is inferred from the version.8Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Interface/Port Details explicitly lists two HDMI inputs with DSC and HDCP 1.4/2.3.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
VRR2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS). ALLM, eARC and CEC are not claimed.
VRR, ALLM, CEC2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, HDMI 2.1 VRR. TFTCentral Console Gaming separately tests ALLM and CEC, mapped to its source. eARC is not borrowed from another Alienware model.7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming table explicitly shows affirmative check icons for HDMI-CEC auto switch and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), tested on this exact model. Native VRR is independently stated by the manual.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026USB Type-C: No. USB: No.
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10, Table 4, USB-C downstream port explicitly for data transmission only.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW2726DM
Not available
BDell Alienware AW3426DW
ConnectorCount
USB-B1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 connector role and p11 inventory: one USB Type-B 5Gbps upstream. The maker publishes USB 5Gbps performance branding, not a specific USB3.x revision. The version cells are omitted.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW2726DM
Not available
BDell Alienware AW3426DW
ConnectorCount
USB-A1
USB-C1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 connector roles and p11 inventory: one Type-A plus one Type-C downstream, both 5Gbps. USB-C 15 W is downstream device charging and not stored as laptop PD. The maker publishes USB 5Gbps performance branding, not a specific USB3.x revision. The version cells are omitted.
KVM switch
Not available
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Useful features table has the negative cross for KVM switch. The following paragraph explicitly says no KVM switch.
Daisy chain (MST)
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 complete connector inventory has no DisplayPort output.
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Interfaces / DisplayPort Output: No. USB-C is explicitly downstream data-only, with no other video output in the complete connector inventory.
Ethernet
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 complete connector inventory: power, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DisplayPort, universal audio jack.
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Interfaces / Network (RJ-45): No.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 universal audio jack, connect headphones. p41 headphone volume.
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 complete connector inventory has no analog audio output. Spec sheet Audio Output explicitly No.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 complete connector inventory has no microphone input. Maker page Audio Line In: No.
Optical out
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 complete connector inventory, no optical output.
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 complete connector inventory has no optical audio output. Spec sheet Audio Output: No.
Picture in picture
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026pp37-45 complete OSD menu table has no PIP or PBP menu.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features and pp50-51 PIP/PBP menu.
Picture by picture
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026pp37-45 complete OSD menu table has no PIP or PBP menu.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features and pp50-51 PIP/PBP menu.

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Remote Control: No.

Audio and camera

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Speakers
No8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026No built-in speakers. Manual p13 connector and component list also has no speakers.
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming table shows Integrated speakers with the negative cross icon. Headphone output is separately absent.
Number of speakers
Not available
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Not available
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Built-in Devices / Webcam: No.
Microphone
Not available
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Built-in Devices / Microphone: No.

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
130mm2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 0 mm to 130 mm. p29 extends vertically up to 130 mm. p19 extended minus compressed height is 130 mm.
110mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 adjustability, 0 to 110 mm.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 -5 to 21 degrees.
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 tilt -5 to 21 degrees.
Swivel
Left360°Right360°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 swivel -360 to 360 degrees. p29 figure 15 shows 360 degrees each way. Product page: full 360 degree adjustment.
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 swivel -20 to 20 degrees. Slant is separate from pivot and omitted.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 -90 to 90 degrees. pp29-30 both directions.
Not available
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 removable stand. p33 removal procedure.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 explicitly removable stand, removal procedure p34.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p12 VESA mounting holes 100 mm x 100 mm.
100 x 1002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p9 VESA mounting holes, p35 wall-mounting instructions.
VESA adapter needed
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p33 the wall-mount bracket attaches with four M4x10 screws directly to the monitor holes behind the VESA cover.
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p35 wall mounting attaches a standard VESA bracket directly to the four monitor holes after removing cover and screws.
Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p12 security-lock slot based on Kensington security slot.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10, Table 4, security-lock slot based on Kensington Security Slot.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p34 joystick control. Dell product page states Alienware Command Center (AWCC): No.
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 joystick control. AWCC pp67-70 provides monitor settings, game and display configuration.
Desktop software
Not available
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 AWCC: Yes. Dell Display and Peripheral Manager compatibility is N/A and not included.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026OSD Menu table shows supported User updatable firmware with its affirmative tick icon, distinct from version display.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Useful features table explicitly shows Ambient light sensor with the negative cross. This is broader evidence than an EPREL automatic-brightness-control flag.
Presence sensor
Not available
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026OLED Care and Warranty table explicitly shows Motion / proximity sensor with the negative cross. Both presence-detection types are addressed, unlike a room-occupancy-only record.
RGB lighting
No8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026No RGB lighting, just a plain Alienware logo on the back.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp47-48 AlienFX Lighting menu and RGB codes for LED colors.
Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p38 Game Enhance Mode and Dark Stabilizer.
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, Console Mode, Esports Mode, Esports Image Setting, AlienVision2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features and Game menu pp40-45. Functions, not ordinary picture presets.

OLED care

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OLED care
Pixel Refresh2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p44 OLED Panel Maintenance, Pixel Refresh. The p55 pixel shift line refers to VA panels and is not stored.
Pixel Refresh, Pixel shift2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p57 OLED Panel Maintenance / Pixel Refresh. p75 troubleshooting explicitly describes pixel shift for retention prevention. Panel Refresh is not inherited from older models.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 20263-year warranty which includes OLED burn-in protection.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Dell offers a respectable three-year warranty covering burn-in.
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Additional Warranty Information explicitly includes OLED burn-in.
Burn-in warranty length
3years8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Three-year warranty covering OLED burn-in. TFTCentral: 3-year warranty which includes OLED burn-in protection. Expert Reviews (UK): three-year RTB warranty, which covers burn-in.
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. three-year Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange including OLED burn-in.

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width609.31Height (lowest)393.32Height (highest)523.32Depth233.4mm(24 × 15.5 to 20.6 × 9.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 height compressed and extended. The product page lists compressed height 15.49 in.
Width814.15Height (lowest)445.08Height (highest)555.08Depth232mm(32.1 × 17.5 to 21.9 × 9.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, Dimensions with stand, compressed and extended.
Dimensions without stand
Width609.31Height354.3Depth41.95mm(24 × 13.9 × 1.7 in)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19.
Width814.15Height361.55Depth111.23mm(32.1 × 14.2 × 4.4 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, Dimensions without stand.
Stand footprint
Width223.44Depth233.4mm(8.8 × 9.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 Stand dimensions width 223.44 mm and depth 233.40 mm, separate from the 609.31 mm body width.
Width270Depth232mm(10.6 × 9.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, Base width and depth.
Weight with stand
5.9kg(13 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 weight with stand assembly and cables.
7.91kg(17.4 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, with stand assembly and cables.
Weight without stand
3.9kg(8.6 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 without stand assembly, for VESA mount, no cables. Stand assembly alone 1.64 kg.
4.88kg(10.8 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, without stand and cables, for VESA mounting.
Box dimensions
Not available
Not available
Box weight
8.45kg(18.6 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 weight with packaging.
12.92kg(28.5 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, Weight with packaging.

Power

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Power supply
Internal3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 24.
Internal5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 Power supply type.
Adapter rating
Not available
Not available
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz plus or minus 3 Hz, 1.5 A maximum.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15, Table 11, input voltage and frequency, frequency tolerance plus/minus 3 Hz.
Power use (typical)
23.7W2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 Pon measured with reference to the ENERGY STAR test method. EU on-mode figure is stored separately.
Not available
Power use (max)
70W2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 maximum brightness and contrast with maximum power loading. The monitor has no USB ports.
190W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15, Table 11, maximum brightness/contrast and maximum power loading on all USB ports.
Power use SDR (EU label)
21W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 4 on mode power demand in SDR, 21.0 W.
31W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 4, On mode SDR.
Power use HDR (EU label)
21W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 6 on mode power demand in HDR, 21.0 W.
31W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 6, On mode HDR.
Standby power
0.3W2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 standby as defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
0.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15, Table 11, standby mode under EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 off mode as defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
0.3W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15, Table 11, off mode under EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
EU energy class SDR
E3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 3.
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 3.
EU energy class HDR
E3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 5.
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 5.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
21kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2568258.pdfRead 6 October 2026Printed label SDR 21 kWh/1000h.
31kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2609824.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label SDR 31 kWh/1000h, read directly.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
21kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2568258.pdfRead 6 October 2026Printed label HDR 21 kWh/1000h.
31kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2609824.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label HDR 31 kWh/1000h, read directly.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
240Hz5Certification listadaptivesync.org/certified-productsRead 6 October 2026AdaptiveSync Display Certified Products table: Alienware AW2726DM, 27 inch, QHD, 240Hz at native resolution. Asterisk marks AdaptiveSync 1.1 certification.
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TÜV certifications
Eye Comfort 3.0 (3-star rating), Hardware Low Blue Light (Category 3)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 exact certification statements.
Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p8 exact named hardware certification. Spec sheet states no Eye Comfort certification, so no Eye Comfort tier is inferred.
Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 low blue light panel, TUV Rheinland hardware low blue light certification (Category 3) at factory defaults.
Hardware2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p8 explicitly hardware Low Blue Light panel compliant with TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution at factory reset/default.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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GS Mark1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Miscellaneous / Certifications & Standards.

In the box

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In the box
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, Allen key, 4x screws (M4x10), DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.80 m), HDMI cable (1.80 m), Power cable (varies by country or region), Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, QR card2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p6 package contents. Some components may vary by country.
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cable (varies by country or region), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), USB Type-A to Type-B 5Gbps cable (1.80 m), Microfiber cloth, QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware Sticker2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp6-7 Package contents. Some components may vary by country or be optional. No calibration paper report is asserted from absence.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW2726DM
TypeCount
Power cable1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.80 m)1
HDMI cable (1.80 m)1
Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Package Contents lists 1 x DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.80 m) and 1 x HDMI cable (1.80 m). Manual p6 shows one power cable, which varies by country or region.
BDell Alienware AW3426DW
TypeCount
Power cable1
HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m)1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
USB Type-A to Type-B 5Gbps cable (1.80 m)1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p6 Package contents, each pictured once. p10 explicitly one shipped HDMI cable. Current U.S. package list confirms one DP, HDMI and USB cable.8Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Package Contents lists one DP, one HDMI and one USB upstream cable.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026U.S. Limited Warranty 3 Year.
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. limited hardware warranty, Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange.
Dead pixel policy
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Free panel replacement during the Limited Hardware Warranty if one bright pixel is found1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Premium Panel Exchange policy in the product page warranty section.

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