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Dell Alienware AW3423DW vs MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED

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  • 37 known for one only
  • 35 the same
  • 51 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Response timeLower is betterA: 0.1msB: 0.03msMSI is 0.07 ms lower.
  2. ContrastA: 1,000,000:1B: 1,500,000:1MSI is 1.5 times higher.
  3. Refresh rateA: 175HzB: 240HzMSI is 65 Hz higher.
  4. Pixel densityA: 109.1ppiB: 139.9ppiMSI is 30.8 ppi higher.
  5. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 42.3WB: 33WMSI is 9.3 W lower.
  6. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 42.6WB: 50WDell is 7.4 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B240Hz
3440 × 1440Native for A
A175Hz
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
A10.37kg
B8.4kg
Box weight
A15.9kg
B11.9kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ADell Alienware AW3423DW
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED

General

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Series
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026
MPG3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact maker description explicitly MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING (MPG) series.
Model numbers
AW3423DW, AW3423DWb1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact marketing model AW3423DW and regulatory AW3423DWb verified on original manual title.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact Dell AW3423DW / AW3423DWb user guide on a readable public mirror. Original Dell download was read successfully, but later independent direct requests returned 403. Bundle-era printed materials are not transferred from this earlier mirror.
MPG321CURXQDOLED, 3DD62Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Cover identifies exact MPG 321CURX QD-OLED hardware model 3DD6, distinct from the MAG 321CUP 3DD5. This is a maker hardware identifier rather than a regional retail SKU.5Maker product pageus-store.msi.com/Monitors/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker store Manufacturer Number MPG321CURXQDOLED. Contradictory leftover dimensions, 130 mm height travel and 10-degree pivot are excluded in favour of exact sheet/manual.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
08241423787938Maker product pageus.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker specification UPC 0824142378793, including the published leading zero. Different regional identifiers are not merged.
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Dell Alienware AW3425DW10Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw3425dw-officially-released-with-34-ultrawide-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 23 October 2026TFTCentral says the Alienware AW3425DW is the successor to the AW3423DW and the AW3423DWF.
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Lunar Light3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly calls the maker colour scheme Lunar Light.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)edsystem.sk/fileshare/products/datasheet/del/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw-spec-sheet%28617882%29.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact two-page original Dell specification sheet hosted on a public distributor mirror states Lunar Light.
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Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026
Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
34.18in(86.8 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual viewable diagonal 868.21 mm / 34.18 inches. Maker rounded 34-inch class is distinct.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
31.5in(80 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
34.18in(86.8 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Native resolution
3440 × 1440px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3840 × 2160px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
21:92Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published ultrawide 21:9 class differs from the exact 3440:1440 pixel ratio.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
16:91Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
109.1ppi
139.9ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
Not available
Active display area
Not available
Width699.48Height394.73mm(27.5 × 15.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker publishes this H x V area, but native resolution multiplied by published 0.1814 mm pixel pitch gives a different area. The cause is not stated. Pixel pitch is omitted.
Curved
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Curvature radius
1,800mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
1,700mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Screen surface
Glossy3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026
Semi-glossy6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Design and Connectivity explicitly semi-glossy. Anti-Reflection maker coating is retained separately.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti reflection2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Anti-Reflection1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
QD-OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
QD OLED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
QD-OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
Samsung Display3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026
Samsung Display6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026HDR discussion expressly identifies the exact monitor panel as Samsung QD-OLED.
Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
Not available
3rd Gen QD-OLED3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker introduction explicitly 3rd-gen QD-OLED. Monitor generation is not substituted.
Subpixel layout
Triangular RGB3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Exact subpixel discussion and close-up show triangular RGB, with green above red and blue.
Triangular RGB6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own microscopy pp Subpixel Layout explicitly improved triangular arrangement, with more square individual emitters. Emitter shape does not change arrangement.
Colour depth
10bits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
10bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Colour depth method
Native3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Panel itself is explicitly 10-bit. Accepted 12-bit input adds two bits of scaler dithering and does not establish native 12-bit.
Native6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact-model review Specs expressly true 10-bit. This is panel implementation, distinct from input accepted depth.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
1.07 billion1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
99.3%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual DCI-P3 99.3%. Separate 149% sRGB volume is omitted.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
99%3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker The most Vivid Display expressly 99 percent DCI-P3 coverage. Sheet 138% sRGB is volume, so sRGB coverage is omitted.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Yes6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw3423dw-with-34-qd-oled-panel-and-175hz-refresh-rateRead 5 October 20268Maker spec sheet (PDF)edsystem.sk/fileshare/products/datasheet/del/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw-spec-sheet%28617882%29.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
Claimed Delta E
23Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Claimed factory average Delta E 2000 <= 2 in Creator preset with sRGB or DCI-P3 selected, supported by photographed factory certificate. Independent measured values are separate.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)edsystem.sk/fileshare/products/datasheet/del/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw-spec-sheet%28617882%29.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Dell maker sheet claims factory Delta E < 2. Review report gives the more specific average Delta E 2000 Creator sRGB/DCI-P3 scope.
23Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker factory pre-calibration Delta E<=2 claim. Reference colour space, formula and mean/maximum scope are unstated.
Paper calibration report in box
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package Contents explicitly lists the factory calibration report.3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Exact Calibration section photographs and explicitly discusses the included paper factory report.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
1,000,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual 1 million:1 in SDR/HDR. Dynamic contrast is separate.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
1,500,000:11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
250nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
1,000nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual HDR peak 1000 nits. Window/APL, mode and duration are unstated.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
1,000nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published Peak 1000 mode, 3% APL. Separate True Black 400 mode typical 450 nits at 10% APL is not substituted.
HDR peak test window
Not available
3%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker brightness text states Peak 1000 mode at 3% APL. This is a published Average Picture Level condition, not an explicitly described literal white-window area or stimulus. That stimulus remains unknown.
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
HDR103Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Exact HDR discussion explicitly states HDR10 is supported.
Not available
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 4006Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw3423dw-with-34-qd-oled-panel-and-175hz-refresh-rateRead 5 October 2026
DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
178°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
178°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW3423DW
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
3440 × 1440Native100Hz175Hz8-bit, 4:4:4
Source3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Maker native maximum DP 175 Hz and HDMI 100 Hz is explicit in Resolution Specifications. Review independently gives full-range RGB 10-bit maximum DP 144 Hz and HDMI 60 Hz. Native DP 175 Hz at 8-bit is corroborated by TFT. Compression and lower-resolution maxima remain unproved.4Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Resolution Specifications expressly gives native maximum DP 175 Hz and HDMI 100 Hz. Independent review supplies colour-specific maxima.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact resolution table gives native maximum DP 175 Hz and HDMI 100 Hz. Bit-depth maxima are independently supplied by the review.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4aUSB-C
3840 × 2160Native240HzDSC240HzDSC240HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Maker global sheet Note states highest native 240 for each input. Manual p 25 Standard Default Mode DSC On lists native 240 under all three ports. These rows state that DSC condition, without inventing bit depth/chroma. Lower timings and DSC Off support tables alone are not treated as maxima.
Max refresh rate
175Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
175Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
175Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
100Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
240Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
144Hz
Not available
Native refresh rate
175Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
240Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC Ultimate, Adaptive-Sync2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20263Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Exact FreeSync discussion verifies generic DP Adaptive-Sync using Radeon RX 580 and HDMI Adaptive-Sync with Xbox Series S/X. This does not prove FreeSync certification.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Gaming p16 explicitly Adaptive-Sync toggle. This is protocol capability, rather than a VESA Adaptive-Sync certification claim.
VRR range per port
ADell Alienware AW3423DW
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort1175
HDMI1100
Source3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026VRR section expressly gives DP 1-175 Hz and HDMI 1-100 Hz. Native G-SYNC/AMD-compatible adaptive sync is separate from HDMI Forum VRR.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI48240
Source6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review specifications explicitly HDMI 2.1 VRR 48-240 Hz. This is an advertised protocol range, distinct from an instrument-tested minimum. Generic maker Activated Range is not assigned to other ports.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.1ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
0.03ms1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Not available
Motion blur reduction
No3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Responsiveness explicitly states no pixel-strobing, BFI or ULMB setting.
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 31 certification claim within its test standard. This does not mean no OLED refresh or VRR luminance fluctuation.
Black frame insertion
No3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
2.18ms3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026December 5, 2023 update: MOB106 unit 2.18 ms at 175 Hz using SMTT 2.0, a sensitive camera and over 30 repeat readings. Total display lag includes a minor pixel-response contribution, confirmed by TFT. Estimated processing-only 2.06 ms is omitted. HDR/VRR lag was not measured. Original review uses Creator DCI-P3 Gamma 2.4 and RTX 3090 over supplied DP, but updated test settings are not separately restated.
2.58ms6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own OSRTT display latency 2.58 ms at 240 Hz. Monitor calibrated and warmed up, FW.016. HDMI and DP, VRR on/off gave similar results. Picture preset unstated. Display latency rather than processing-only lag.
Input lag at 60 Hz
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13.09ms6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Same OSRTT calibrated/warmed FW.016 display latency 13.09 ms at 60 Hz. Native-size display, unlike emulation crop modes with different latency.
Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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250nits6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own linked Maximum SDR Brightness chart 250 nits at 100% APL. FW.016, Calibrite Display Pro HL. Other windows 246-251. Picture preset/calibration state/input unstated.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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538nits6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own HDR scene table exact 321CURX Peak 1000 mode 538 nits sunlight A Perfect Planet first scene. True Black 400 measured 429 nits is separate. FW.016, Calibrite Display Pro HL. Input/calibration state unstated.
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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2.96Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Factory uncalibrated out-of-box SDR native gamut average Delta E 2.9 against sRGB, Calibrite Display Pro HL/DisplayCAL/HCFR, FW.016. Formula unstated. DCI-P3 reference 1.17, sRGB emulation 0.7 and post-calibration 0.31 are different conditions.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW3423DW
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.412.2
HDMI2.022.2
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)DSC
HDMI2.1248Yes
DisplayPort1.4a1Not availableYes
USB-C1.41Not availableYes
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sheet provides counts and interface versions. Manual p 25 native 240 DSC On establishes DSC for all three input types. Maker main page explicitly HDMI 48 Gbps.2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exact MPG 321CURX row p25 Standard Default Mode DSC On proves DSC capability for HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C. Other columns belong to MAG 321CUP and are not transferred.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Introduction and Console Mode explicitly full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 capability. Per-mode bit depth or compression state is not inferred from bandwidth.6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact Design and Connectivity explicitly USB-C with DP 1.4 Alt Mode. Maker sheet supplies counts/other versions. Manual p25 DSC On native 240 applies each input. Maker main page supplies HDMI 48 Gbps.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4a
HDMI features
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ALLM, VRR, CEC3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Introduction Console Mode expressly VRR/ALLM. Sheet Note and manual p 20 explicitly CEC.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Exact connector inventory and review explicitly lack USB-C.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB-C power delivered
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98W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW3423DW
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B2.01
USB-CNot available1
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 9 Type-B 2.0 host port and p 14 KVM USB Type-C host source. Type-C data revision is unstated and omitted.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW3423DW
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 14
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A2.02
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 9 Type-A 2.0 peripheral ports activated by host cable, count 2 corroborated p 23.
KVM switch
Not available
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
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No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 has no Ethernet connector.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical headphone output is separate from rear line-out, which the manual says is not headphone-capable.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
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No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 shows headphone output, with no microphone input.
Optical out
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No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 has no optical connector.
Picture in picture
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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Picture by picture
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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker page explicitly states built-in speaker No.
No7Retailer pagepangoly.com/en/product/msi-mpg-321curx-qd-oledRead 5 October 2026Exact secondary specification table explicitly Built-in Speakers No. Maker complete I/O inventory names headphone output but no built-in audio system. Secondary speaker claim is retained with its provenance, while obsolete G-SYNC No is excluded in favour of current maker certification.
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
110mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Forward5°Backward15°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Left30°Right30°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise5°Clockwise5°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual slant adjustment +/-5 degrees is limited rotation from neutral, not portrait pivot.3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026Exact review expressly states clockwise/anticlockwise slant 5 degrees. The monitor cannot rotate into portrait. Field help counts maximum rotational movement from neutral.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact mechanical table slant adjustment -5 to +5 degrees. This is limited rotation, not portrait pivot.
Not available
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100 x 1001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Wall-mount assembly uses the included VESA adapter. Purchased arm or bracket is separate.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Joystick2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Navi Key pp 11-12 plus assignable G Key p 19. Maker main page Gaming Intelligence supplies software control. Power-only button is not counted.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Gaming Intelligence lets users configure monitor menus via keyboard and mouse.
Desktop software
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manual AWCC section describes AlienFX LED lighting control. It does not establish software control of the display OSD.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
MSI Gaming Intelligence3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Gaming Intelligence section explicitly changes monitor menus through keyboard and mouse.
User firmware updates
Yes3Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3423dwRead 5 October 2026December 2023 owner-applied update requires an NVIDIA GPU. Source literally calls original hardware MOB1x/MOB106 and newer hardware MOB2x/MOB205. Those source spellings are retained.
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026FW UPDATE section describes USB connection to PC for firmware update.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026AlienFX adjusts RGB colours across four lighting zones. A power LED alone is not the proof.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 20 RGB LED names MSI Mystic Light and brightness adjustment, specifically MPG 321CURX.
Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate Counter, Dark Stabilizer, Creator Mode2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Smart Crosshair, Optix Scope, Night Vision, AI Vision, Refresh Rate, Alarm Clock2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026

OLED care

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OLED care
Pixel Refresh, Panel Refresh2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pixel Refresh after four cumulative hours. Panel Refresh after 1500 hours. No DWF sibling features are transferred.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel Shift, Panel Protect, Static Screen Detection, Multi Logo Detection, Taskbar Detection, Boundary Detection2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026pp 21-22 exact named functions. Maker webpage says some detection functions cannot operate with VRR, whereas own FW.016 review says they work with VRR. Firmware-dependent compatibility is not flattened into a boolean.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Global maker 3-year OLED panel warranty explicitly includes burn-in. Regional legal terms may vary.
Burn-in warranty length
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026US maker explicitly includes OLED burn-in within the three-year bundle.
3years3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width815.25Height (lowest)415.57Height (highest)525.57Depth305.71mm(32.1 × 16.4 to 20.7 × 12 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics labels extended and compressed display height.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width714Depth318mm(28.1 × 12.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published 473 mm height is not labelled as minimum or maximum, so height endpoints are omitted.
Dimensions without stand
Width815.25Height364.15Depth137.11mm(32.1 × 14.3 × 5.4 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width714Height423Depth123mm(28.1 × 16.7 × 4.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
Width430.72Depth305.71mm(17 × 12 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Weight with stand
10.37kg(22.9 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Weight with stand assembly and cables.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
8.4kg(18.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Net 8.4 kg matches manual p 24 for assembled monitor. Bare weight is not inferred.
Weight without stand
6.92kg(15.3 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Without stand or cables.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Box dimensions
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Width975Height513Depth185mm(38.4 × 20.2 × 7.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Direct published Carton Dimension W x D x H 975 x 185 x 513 mm. This scope is kept without assuming a separate outer carton.
Box weight
15.9kg(35.1 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Weight with packaging.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
11.9kg(26.2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power

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Power supply
Internal5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1049154Read 5 October 20267EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1049154_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Internal1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20269Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
47.6W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical table Pon 47.6 W uses the Energy Star method. EU on-mode 42.3 W is separate.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Power use (max)
200W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maximum brightness and contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Power use SDR (EU label)
42.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1049154Read 5 October 2026Base API response version 2 has lastVersion false and states 42.3 W. Fresh canonical exact-model EPREL fiche independently confirms 42.3 W SDR, separate from Pon 47.6 W.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1049154_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Freshly downloaded canonical exact AW3423DW product information sheet states SDR on-mode 42.3 W.
33W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Published on-mode SDR 33 W. Manual p 23 unlabelled Power On <290 W under Typical is not stored as typical or maximum draw.
Power use HDR (EU label)
42.6W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1049154Read 5 October 2026Base API version 2 states 42.6 W HDR. Fresh canonical exact-model fiche independently confirms the same value.7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1049154_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Freshly downloaded canonical exact AW3423DW product information sheet states HDR on-mode 42.6 W.
50W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Published on-mode HDR 50 W. No USB load inclusion assumption is made.
Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013 standby 0.5 W.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Registry 0.5 W, manual p 23 <0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013 off mode 0.3 W.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Registry 0.3 W, manual p 23 <0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1049154Read 5 October 20267EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1049154_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1049154Read 5 October 20267EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1049154_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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33kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2116260.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact official energy label prints 33 kWh/1000h for SDR. This integer comes directly from the label rather than inferred rounding of watts.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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50kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2116260.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact official energy label prints 50 kWh/1000h for HDR.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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13,0003Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low Blue Light, Flicker Free2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 31 explicitly Low Blue Light and Flicker Free. Eco mode p 16 additionally names Eyesafe, which is not a TUV certificate name.
Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Features identifies TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution at default settings.9Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/1/7/0/fbce7ce809c07f99b0da4de9342fc3ad9b6b.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Hardware3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker Blue Light Reduction explicitly hardware panel-layer solution always on. Separate selectable warm filter is not substituted.
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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Eyesafe2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Professional p16 expressly default Eco mode meets Eyesafe certification. This is mode-specific and separate from TUV certificate names.

In the box

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In the box
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, I/O cover, VESA adapter, M4 screws (4), Power cable (varies by country), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), Mini-DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.0 cable (1.8 m), USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.8 m), Quick Setup Guide, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Factory calibration report2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual9259641-alienware-aw3423dw-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker bundle can vary by market. Since October 2022 a sticker replaces the welcome card, so neither is asserted as universal. Country-specific power cord is qualified.
Monitor, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide, Power Cord, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable, USB Type-B to A Cable, VESA Wall Mount Screws1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit global accessories plus manual p 3 core monitor/stand inventory. Generic manual calls HDMI/DP optional by country, so global published bundle does not promise every regional box.2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Package Contents p3 supplies Monitor, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide and wall-mount screws. The global sheet supplies explicit cable counts. Regional cable variations remain qualified.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW3423DW
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BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
TypeCount
HDMI 2.11
DisplayPort 1.4a1
Power Cord (C13)1
USB Type-B to A1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Global sheet explicitly counts one HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4a, C13 power cord and Type-B to A cable. Generic regional manual marks HDMI/DP optional.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-34-curved-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3423dw/apd/210-bcye/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026US maker page three-year Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange.
3years5Maker product pageus-store.msi.com/Monitors/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker store expressly 3-years limited warranty based on purchase date. Region-specific service terms apply.
Dead pixel policy
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